Re: What is the best developement tool for me?

Both PowerBuilder and Developer/2000 are good database development tools for a Oracle database and will meet your need. PowerBuilder has datawindow, PowerBuilder foundation class and object oriented features that are very powerful and flexible. The current version of PB is version 5. You would need an enterprise edition of PB to connect to Oracle via a native driver. The copy of PB you got is probably a desktop edition, which is good for learning PB but does not include an Oracle ODBC driver. It does not have the PowerBuilder foundation class either.

HTH Jen

doctors_at_ix.netcom.com wrote in article <3470C4AB.7FF9_at_ix.netcom.com>...
> >>I'm sorry if this message shows up twice. The first send didn't make
 it.
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Please let me know if there is a more appropriate group for me to
> address my question.
>
> My company is thinking of installing an Oracle Server and I'm planning
> on trying out a new development platform and I need help choosing. I
> have been using FoxPro.
>
> I want to use a language such as C++ that is type-safe, has good rules
> of scope, has good Object Oriented capabilities, is widely used, and is
> very flexible. I need a package that can develop Win3.1 executables,
> has good visual programming capabilities for speed in development, and
> produces stable applications. I also want to learn to use something
> that I *know* will make me a valuable asset to this or any future
> employers.
>
> Please help me find on a good tool that you think would be most
> appropriate for me.
>
> My programming experience started about one and a half years ago. Since
> then I have learned the basics of C/C++, Java, Xbase and SQL. I have
> used xbase, and SQL with Visual FoxPro 3.0 most extensively as I've been
> using VFP for the last year to make semi-complex data-entry screens for
> various one to ten month outbound tele-service projects.
>
> I know I like C++ much more than xbase, so I've been thinking of trying
> out Borland C++Builder. I've had trouble finding a version that works
> with Windows3.1. though. I've also looked into Power Builder a little
> bit and actually have a used copy on hold at the local used book-store.
> Version 3 PowerBuilder packaged with the upgrade to Version 4 with all
> manuals for $60.00. Is that a good deal?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> --Ben
>
  Received on Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00:00 CET