Re: [WebDNA] HTML/OS vs. WebDNA ?
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texte = Howdy Ken!.. .. the Saga continues... :) Here's the thing.. We have some plans in the directions of a more "turn-key" solution. You should know this as you've signed the *non-disclosure* agreement and have downloaded the business plan. ;-) (we're not supposed to talk about it) As much as these things may help the beginner, or less-technical user, it really makes for easier development as well. However, with everything there is a balance. The more turn-key, the more boxed the solution.. and in saying that, WebDNA is no kids toy. We are *not* plugging star pegs into star holes and square pegs into square holes here. That is the irony of oop programming and heavy modularization efforts such as ruby on the rails and our industry. Simply put, Our customers demand solutions that can be complicated at times. I had an interesting talk with Patrick about this the other day actually. Does this mean we stop our efforts in trying to make things more simple? No. I think ease of use is one of WebDNA's goals. It's balance lies in practicality and versitality... yet at the same time, trying not to limit solutions to boxed ideas. So, yes, for WebDNA's future, expect perhaps an edition that is simplified and more standardized to serve certain solutions. However, personally, I am much more excited about having the chance to continue, expand, and refine the set of tools that makes up WebDNA. Better documentation, better training, better compatibility, and more robustness in general... is really what is exciting to me... because it will lead to results that will be innovative within the industry. I've worked for a *lot* of customers who run WebDNA driven solutions (many of whom are on this list).. and when I look back, I think the bottom line is that customers want solutions. They have needs and ideas, and they either want to be able to make them happen, or they come to people like me to make them happen. They are also conscious about the budget and time-line. WebDNA has always had some advantage in these areas. Practicality. Versitality. We need to not only continue that trend, but enhance it. ..and I will say.. from initial looks.. WebDNA kicks HTML/OS's @ss when all these things are considered ;-) Donovan -- Donovan D. Brooke PH/FAX: 1 (608) 291-2024 ---------------------------------------------- VP WebDNA Software Corporation 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958
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Howdy Ken!.. .. the Saga continues... :) Here's the thing.. We have some plans in the directions of a more "turn-key" solution. You should know this as you've signed the *non-disclosure* agreement and have downloaded the business plan. ;-) (we're not supposed to talk about it) As much as these things may help the beginner, or less-technical user, it really makes for easier development as well. However, with everything there is a balance. The more turn-key, the more boxed the solution.. and in saying that, WebDNA is no kids toy. We are *not* plugging star pegs into star holes and square pegs into square holes here. That is the irony of oop programming and heavy modularization efforts such as ruby on the rails and our industry. Simply put, Our customers demand solutions that can be complicated at times. I had an interesting talk with Patrick about this the other day actually. Does this mean we stop our efforts in trying to make things more simple? No. I think ease of use is one of WebDNA's goals. It's balance lies in practicality and versitality... yet at the same time, trying not to limit solutions to boxed ideas. So, yes, for WebDNA's future, expect perhaps an edition that is simplified and more standardized to serve certain solutions. However, personally, I am much more excited about having the chance to continue, expand, and refine the set of tools that makes up WebDNA. Better documentation, better training, better compatibility, and more robustness in general... is really what is exciting to me... because it will lead to results that will be innovative within the industry. I've worked for a *lot* of customers who run WebDNA driven solutions (many of whom are on this list).. and when I look back, I think the bottom line is that customers want solutions. They have needs and ideas, and they either want to be able to make them happen, or they come to people like me to make them happen. They are also conscious about the budget and time-line. WebDNA has always had some advantage in these areas. Practicality. Versitality. We need to not only continue that trend, but enhance it. ..and I will say.. from initial looks.. WebDNA kicks HTML/OS's @ss when all these things are considered ;-) Donovan -- Donovan D. Brooke PH/FAX: 1 (608) 291-2024 ---------------------------------------------- VP WebDNA Software Corporation 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958
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