> There is NO comparisson between the mighty R:BASE vs PowerBuilder. Its
like
> comparing apples and oranges. R:BASE provides a TOTAL soultion with
> integrated database, gui and programming language.
Correct - there is no comparison between R:Base and PowerBuilder/(database
of your choice). Much like you can't compare a moving van with an
18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler is much more complicated and takes longer to
learn to drive but if you're in the business of moving large quantities of
items from coast to coast, it's clearly the right choice and one must be
willing to invest enough time to learn to drive one at a professional level.
> Powerbuilder on the other hand should only EVER be compared with VB, as
they
> are both event driven programming languages. When you purchase either PB
or
> VB, you DO NOT get a database engine with the product. The engine must be
> purchased separately.
No - PowerBuilder should be compared with any/all of the various object
oriented, event driven languages available that are used to develop front
ends. The
differences between R:Base and PB/VB go far beyond just the inclusion of a
database engine. Even if you took the R:Base Forms module and interpreted
language as a single unit and compared it to the PB/VB IDE and object
oriented/event driven/compilable language, the chasm is still far to wide to
traverse.
> While PB is very powerful, I can tell you from vast experience with both
> products, that you will code the R:BASE app in 1/2 the time and implement
> the solution at 1/2 the cost (roughly speaking) by choosing R:BASE.
That depends on if you have spent twice as much time developing in R:Base
versus PB. You will also typically get 1/2 the functionality and have 1/2
of the features available. But in some environments, too many options and
tools is overkill, so again it is about the right tool for the job.
> In addition, the learning curve for PB is large, unless you are already a
> competent VB programmer, at which point you will notice many similarities.
Actually, a strong point from a programmer's point of view. If being
familiar with PB or VB makes it easier to migrate or work in other languages
that
have proliferated the market, it seems to me that it only makes one a more
rounded developer that can offer a host of services and skills to an
employer/client. Why not know more than language?
If one is chooses not surf the steep IT learning curve every day and wants
to become a master at one tool, he should know the tool's limitations and
best application within the larger picture. A good chef doesn't scowl at
other foods and serve cake for every course simply because he's good at
making icing and doesn't know how to properly roast a game hen.
My $.04
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> Subject: RBase Vs Power Builder
>
>
> HI all
>
> I have a meeting in 2 wks with a company that user
> Power Builder. I am hoping to get them to switch to
> RBase Win.
>
> Can anyone give me any information about Power Builder
> that I can share with them so they can see the light?
>
> thanks
> marc
>
>
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