I would prefer to do this in delphi (dont tell the boss.. he wants me to try .net) because i am quite new to this game and would like to extend my delphi experience. Really, learning another language / software puts me off at this point. But, im open to suggestion. Either way it will be a learning curve for me.
If i end up using a browser based interface i would say i would use webbroker, as this is where my skill set lies at present. However, i was wondering if i could create a server/client type app, and connect to the db remotely.... dunno if it would be better that way or not. What do u all reckon? There will only ever be a minimal number of users (2 at present, probably will always be). Basically, its just a system to track equipment, clients, leases, warantees etc etc. Ultimately, i would like to eventually extend this project to include timesheet/project management for work on clients' projects, but thats a maybe for later ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Milham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list delphi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 1:16 PM Subject: RE: [DUG]: something other than isapi - your opinions please Hi, Can you give some more details about the app? Does "via the internet" mean it will have a web browser front-end or that it will send data via the net? I assume it will be web browser-based since you mention CGI and this is what CGI tends to be used for... My personal preference is not to use Delphi for web apps unless you need the performance of compiled code. Don't get me wrong, I think Delphi's great, but IMHO it's not always the best tool for the job. How big will your app be? If it's smallish I'd go for using something like PHP, or better yet , Python :). Both are easy to pick up. You will find maintennance sooo much easier, especially if you have to make urgent changes and there isn't a Delphi compiler at hand ;) Perhaps I can make some more comments if you can give a bit more info. MTCW, Chris -----Original Message----- From: Tracey Maule [mailto:tracey@;logis.co.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 23 October 2002 12:59 p.m. To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Subject: [DUG]: something other than isapi - your opinions please hi there just wanting some input really... I am looking at developing an application which will need to access one database from two different locations, via the internet. of course i could just wizz up another cgi app... but i would like to try something different as this is the only area i have done any serious development in delphi. What would be your choice? Tracey Software Developer / Web Master Logis [EMAIL PROTECTED] (025) 213-1065 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/
