Re: Here we go again...
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 66661
interpreted = N
texte = Pat McCormick wrote:> Actually WebDNA doesn't use a flat file. That is the case for the > older Typhoon version, but WebDNA, simply because it can have multiple > databases open, is no longer a flat file system.> > The difference is that WebDNA doesn't formalize the structure of a db > in any way. You are responsible for define a sku or key field and there > are some nice tools to assist the process, like [cart]. Comparing that > with SQL or Access, those products get more antsy about key fields, and > field formats in general. They also enforce the idea of a database > consisting of a collection of tables, which is also confusing nonsense.> > The purpose for products like Oracle, SQL and other "databases" is to > encrypt your text so that you need to buy their products to see your > text. Web-DNA is the un-database database. Create your own > relationships. All key fields are optional. Structure your project any > way you want, even using virtual databases ([table]), and to make it > even better, keep all the data in plain text so you can x-ray the files > at any time using any text tool. Ya gotta love that!Thanks Pat! I got too busy to say that yesterday. :-) Performance reallycomes down to how things are structured. Code for scale and I don'tsee any limitations with webdna.Donovan-- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE EUCA Design Center <- Web Development (specializing in eCommerce),-> <- Custom Paint, Labels, and Specialty Signage. -> <- Home and Business Embellishment/Fabrication, -> <- Glass Blowing, and Art Glass -> PH/FAX:> 1 (608) 835-2476 Web:> http://www.egg.bz | http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Pat McCormick wrote:> Actually WebDNA doesn't use a flat file. That is the case for the > older Typhoon version, but WebDNA, simply because it can have multiple > databases open, is no longer a flat file system.> > The difference is that WebDNA doesn't formalize the structure of a db > in any way. You are responsible for define a sku or key field and there > are some nice tools to assist the process, like [cart]. Comparing that > with SQL or Access, those products get more antsy about key fields, and > field formats in general. They also enforce the idea of a database > consisting of a collection of tables, which is also confusing nonsense.> > The purpose for products like Oracle, SQL and other "databases" is to > encrypt your text so that you need to buy their products to see your > text. Web-DNA is the un-database database. Create your own > relationships. All key fields are optional. Structure your project any > way you want, even using virtual databases ([table]), and to make it > even better, keep all the data in plain text so you can x-ray the files > at any time using any text tool. Ya gotta love that!Thanks Pat! I got too busy to say that yesterday. :-) Performance reallycomes down to how things are structured. Code for scale and I don'tsee any limitations with webdna.Donovan-- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE EUCA Design Center <- Web Development (specializing in eCommerce),-> <- Custom Paint, Labels, and Specialty Signage. -> <- Home and Business Embellishment/Fabrication, -> <- Glass Blowing, and Art Glass -> PH/FAX:> 1 (608) 835-2476 Web:> http://www.egg.bz | http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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