Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-14 Thread kee nethery
On Jul 13, 2006, at 11:40 PM, John Tregea wrote: Hi Kee, I am aware of Rev having XML capabilities, but because of a whole bunch of SQL requirements I have kept it in the back of my mind for future investigation. Actually, When I say use XML what I really mean is pass the data using th

Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread John Tregea
Anything that avoids complication is good by me. :-D The project has been incredible to work on. I have had to map and model 1,600 data objects in releation to each other in the database and find naming conventions, permission models, role management methods etc. for the whole thing. The db i

Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread John Tregea
Hi Kee, I am aware of Rev having XML capabilities, but because of a whole bunch of SQL requirements I have kept it in the back of my mind for future investigation. I will have to look at the Solaris 10 environment and see what will run on a single server with our PostgreSQL database. I am gu

Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread John Tregea
Hi Dan, I will have a look at PHP and Ruby, I have seen your comments on Ruby (in other threads) and been intrigued by the possibilities. I have used Tango and Lasso at various times with both WebStar (OS9) and Apache (OSX) with FMPro 5.5 and 6 as a db for web and intranet projects but that i

Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread kee nethery
I'd suggest a standard HTTPS connection and just pass it XML as part of a POST. Simple, easy to troubleshoot with a browser. SOAP is a complication and there is really no need for it. Your project sounds like fun. Kee On Jul 13, 2006, at 5:34 PM, John Tregea wrote: Thanks Kee, While the d

Re: Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread Dan Shafer
John. Chipp Walters and his team have a strong preference for using PHP on the server side and have developed a powerful and stable architecture for using Rev to call PHP commands that return Web pages. I suspect he'll chime in here at some point but that is one of the most tested approaches.

Python with Rev and postGreSQL?

2006-07-13 Thread John Tregea
Thanks Kee, While the database structure is complete, the front end is not, (that is why I am evaluating Rev), I believe python is a good tool to connect to the database, but not sure if it is used by any other Revolutionaries or if anyone can say what has worked well for them? I believe SOAP