Re: CDE2/Report Writer 2.5 v. Oracle Objects API <-> C++, multimedia,
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 1995 13:48:34 GMT
Message-ID: <357_at_funhouse.win-uk.net>
In article <3g34la$40i_at_uuneo.neosoft.com>, Steven Whatley (swhatle_at_starbase.neosoft.com) writes:
>Geoff Benn (geoff_at_funhouse.win-uk.net) wrote:
>: CDE2/Report Writer 2.5 v. Oracle Objects API <-> C++, multimedia,
>: and how to test it all !
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>: 2. Oracle Objects API for use by C++
>: I understand that Forms 4.5 MAY be a direction to take, but
>: generally I have a distruct of 4GLs (ie. along the lines that
>: they are great until they don't do what you want), and sympathise
>: with the "do it in C++ and stay in control" idea.
>
>I understand your concern. I've been there but, there are a lot of things
>that Forms 2.5 can do that I would rather let it do. I want to say to the
>product, "This is I want, give the data, and provide a flexible facility
>for displaying and processing the data." The CDE2 toolset allows me to do
>this.
Ok, so I'm open to persuasion. I'd appreciate some examples of those things it can do which you would rather not do...
I guess there are still areas where people find short-comings. Knowing of these to be able to avoid them could be very useful, has anyone made any discoveries ?
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>: 3. Testing tools
>: I would also be interested to know if there are tools which can
>: help with automating the testing of Forms and/or Report Writer
>: developed software.
>
>Oracle claims that the CDE2 tools works much better with automated testing
>tools than the previous versions. There are several good autotesing tools
>such as QA Partner, TeamTesta, and others. I do not have the address with
>me but I can look it up and get back with you via email.
>
While I'm following up, yes please ! How long have these products been on the market, how well used are they, and will they still be compatible with CDE2 ?
>: Thank you very much for any help and information you can provide.
>
>You are welcome. I hope that I was able to help.
>
You certainly did, now this is the sort of ambassador Oracle need !
>Later,
>Steven Whatley
>
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Received on Sat Jan 28 1995 - 14:48:34 CET