Re: RDp v7.5

Joe,

Who said they "liked CODE so much"? I used it (CODE/Designer) simply
because it was the only client based alternative to SDA. When I use a
tool, I naturally try to find ways to use it effectively, and over time
come to appreciate some of its good points. Is it really so different
for you? Really, I think EVERYBODY is happy that IBM finally delivered
this piece, so why are we stuck in the mud here?

IMO, despite the usefulness of Screen Designer plugin, that developers
will still fail to use the new tools. Too much focus on lowering cost,
and an inability to quantify efficiency/quality/productivity/cost gains
make this a non-start for many shops...

-Eric DeLong

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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:29 PM
To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client
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Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] RDp v7.5

Vern Hamberg wrote:

I've never heard anyone ask that Screen Designer "emulate" the CODE

one.

I've seen both (Technology Preview {TP} vs CODE) and found that
everything in CODE was in the TP in some form. Hardly anything was

new.

Seriously!! The underlying code base? Of course, but not the interface

in many aspects. Same way to add fields, same concept of screens,
handling indicators, etc. The palette is a cool addition, I think.

Dude, you may be correct. Screen Designer may be a one-for-one port of
the same features in CODE. I wouldn't know, I don't use CODE. But if
they are, then you should be happy since you like CODE so much!

As someone said, I too think it'd be helpful to have a comparison of
CODE and the new Designer.

Won't be me. I'll compare Screen Designer and SDA.

Joe