john harvey wrote: > My WASP program uses memo fields to store code, so that when you make a > selection from a dropdown, the code fires from the memo field. It allows me > to add code without recompiling the exe, and since it is running on a fat > client, I don't worry about it. People act like they work for the NSA or CIA > and there are spooks out there trying to read the IR from their screens. If > that is the case, then I think maybe a different strategy might be in order, > and find a room with windows. > > > It's dangerous from the perspective of managing source code control (SCC) perhaps, or that you can easily insert new code without the traditional approaches; that said, the n-tier VFP open source project I posted in the OpenTech forums uses a meta-table for the all of the SQL definitions.
I think it comes down to: how much code do you want under SCC versus the flexibility you can achieve with somewhat "unconventional" (read: "non-VFP thinkers") wisdom. Now if you used text files (instead of tables), it'd be easier for SCC. -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
