Re: NEWERA THE END? --- does anyone care?

On 13 Oct 1997 22:22:24 GMT, "david blacketer" <david.blacketer@gerling.com.au> wrote: >Yes, Yes, Yes. > >NEWERA may not be the best GUI tool out there but at least it has true OO >and provides an integrated solution method for enterprise development at >both the server and client end. > >We are currently building an enterprise OLTP application from detailed OO >analysis that would not have been possible to do without NEWERA in the time >restrictions that are imposed. (yes we looked at VB) Did you look at Delphi? I've used NewEra from the beginning before it was a product, I've used VB 3, 4, and 5 and Delphi 2 and 3 and as much as I hate to say it, cause I really like Informix, Delphi wins hands down. > >NEWERA does not have to be the best GUI tool either as long as there is >support for industry (MS) standard component reuse, ie OLE, OCX etc. which >INFORMIX has already committed to and are delivering on (3.1). They committed to it but the IDE is still not extensible. Look at VB or Delphi. You can actually hook into the IDE to make so really sophisticated tools tailored to your application environment. NewEra does not have this ability. > >NEWERA strength is not flashy controls, but strong integrated support of OO >principles. As does Delphi and C++. > >NEWERA is on the verge of reaching a stability plateau that in it self must >give the tool some appeal to developers because I for one would like a >little stability in a application project that by necessity must span some >years of work. > >I think it is a little early to give up on NEWERA if you are developing >serious mission critical applications and as yet Informix at least in >discussions with me are still committed to this product. I'm not suggesting that anyone give it up, just that you be smart in comparison of tools. Pick the tool that is right for the job at hand. > >David Blacketer, >Assistant General Manager ' MIS >Gerling Global Group of Australia Pty Limited Perry Dillard Shop Floor Solution, Inc.