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Visual Dataflex Product Review

Visual DataFlex is a database RAD (Rapid Application Development) visual studio where windows and web database applications can be designed.

~The best kept secret in database development~

This article is meant for viewing by mid-size and small companies seeking a lower cost or more rapid alternative to Microsoft platforms such as .NET and VB.

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* Where did Visual DataFlex Originate?

* What advantages does it have over .NET and VB?

* Why should I try Visual DataFlex (download eval)?

* Who makes Visual DataFlex?

* What support would I receive from Newsgroups Or Support Groups?

* What’s the future of Visual DataFlex?

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How to Keep Linq to Sql Classes in Sync With Database Structure

About Linq To Sql

Since it became available developers using .Net have no need to mix code with SQL commands within the application to access database objects. Now developers can access data in databases using programming language they get used to (C#, VB.NET). Moreover, using LINQ To SQL allows developer to uniformly manage all iterative data sources: databases, XML, various collections, etc. In addition you get code verification during compilation, full integration in Visual Studio which provides many advantages: IntelliSense, database model designer, auto generation of code by the model and so on.

Nothing is ideal

And still in spite of all advantages of using LINQ To SQL, its usage in real large projects is complicated for Read the rest of this entry »

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