Re: Query/400 to RPG program

["Eric N. Wilson" <doulos1@xxxxxxxx>]

One can always code a custom solution that will beat the performance of a
general purpose tool such as Query/400. But Interactive queries and reports
SHIVER!!!!

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Eric N. Wilson
President
Doulos Software & Computer Services
2913 N Alder St.
Tacoma WA 98407


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <bubbzbill@yahoo.com>
To: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: Query/400 to RPG program


> > Because querys are a resource hog by nature.
>
> But running an RPG reporting program interactively isn't?
>
> > If the 80/20 rule is real time interactive work, querys suck resources
> like a
> > Hoover! <g>
>
> Same question.
>
> > We use querys to prototype requests, then take that to a -real-
> programming
> > language if it is used on a daily basis.
>
> Why?
>
> > By consuming resources and delaying other production they have a usage
> cost that,
> > over time, outweighs their development gains.
>
> Sounds to me like the Queries just need to be run in batch mode and not
> interactively.
>
> Bill
>
>
>
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