Re: Here we go again...
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 66676
interpreted = N
texte = Pat,Thanks for this great summation of WebDNA's database structure. I'm never able to convey to people why WebDNA's database structure is superior. This gives me the rationale.Terry>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!-- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.comhttp://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation systemhttp://TightPods.com -- stylish protection for your laptop--------------------------------------------------------------------------Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure.-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Pat,Thanks for this great summation of WebDNA's database structure. I'm never able to convey to people why WebDNA's database structure is superior. This gives me the rationale.Terry>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!-- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.comhttp://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation systemhttp://TightPods.com -- stylish protection for your laptop--------------------------------------------------------------------------Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure.-------------------------------------------------------------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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