I would definitely agree that being backend agnostic is best, especially when you can have the db do the heavy lifting and send back only what's needed.
On Sat, December 28, 2013 1:58 am, AndyHC wrote: > You really need to [re-]design your apps as client server, and minimise > network data transfer. This can be difficult for browses and reports - you > can/should use views/SPT to minimise data download but an old style > 'Monthly Report' can still end up with most of the db coming over the > net. > > On 28/12/2013 10:46, MB Software Solutions General Account wrote: > >> On Fri, December 27, 2013 9:29 am, Bob Lee wrote: >> >>> but you can't expect a VFP app to work the same over this type of >>> internet environment as well as an in house local network. >> >> ...if it's using DBFs. My apps that use MySQL over the internet kick >> ass. Just sayin'. And you're the man I thank for going that route, Bob! >> Made >> that decision after seeing your demo at WhilFest a decade ago. >> >> [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
