Re: Creating XML document via SQL - Db2 for i 7.2

That's not my problem with it Mike - I get all that. I just find the syntax so horrible and "arse about face" in many aspects.

I'm getting there slowly it is just that whenever I get into new features I find myself thinking "seriously ? Who the hell thought that syntax was a good idea".


Jon Paris

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On Mar 9, 2018, at 9:49 PM, Mike Jones <mike.jones.sysdev@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Jon,

Embracing SQL is all about "delegating".

I love SQL because I give it a high level description of what I want done,
and it figures out the details. I don't care much about the details, I
just mainly "want it done".

IMO, this is similar in concept to OO programming, where you rely more on
others' objects, and have to let go of some of the details.

Mike

On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Look for examples on the web from Birgitta Hauser. There are also out
some there from Scott Forstie and other IBMers.

Personally I still find it all too much trouble - but then SQL syntax and
I don't like each other much <grin>


Jon Paris

www.partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com

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