[Tutor] Help with choices for new database program

[David Hutto]

On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 9:31 PM, David Hutto <smokefloat at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 9:27 PM, Jeff Johnson <jeff at san-dc.com> wrote:
>> On 07/02/2010 06:14 PM, David Hutto wrote:
>>>
>>> Stick to the main python libraries(python with sqllite, and for the
>>> standalone exe know it's somewhere, and I've seen it in the past few
>>> days, but didn't pay attention because it wasn't important to what I
>>> was doing at the time) going anywhere else is the beginning of an ADHD
>>> nightmare. It's like being a hypochondriac with an unlimited
>>> healthcare plan, you'll want to see any option except for the obvious
>>> in front of you.
>>>
>>> Try not to get distracted by the shiny things unless necessary.
>>>
>>
>> I'm not sure how this helps with Chris's application.  I will agree that the
>> number of choices is daunting!  The nice thing about Dabo is the group is
>> focused on database applications.  Kind of like Django is focused on web
>> devopment.
>
> Well, it was mainly that he said he was a beginner and was only using
> this for a single banking project, I do believe.
>
> Not that learning a new package would

wouldn't


 be helpful, I like
> experimenting, and failing/succeeding, but if this is all he needs to
> accomplish, then not using more than is necessary would be beneficial.
> A simple script, with simple sqlite fields to maintain.
>
>>
>> I mean this in a joking way:  If you find that Python and open source
>> creates too many decisions then you can consider Microsoft .NET and
>> Microsoft SQL Server on Windows 7.
>>
>> I am a recovering Microsoft developer of over 20 years.  ;^)
>>
>> BTW learning Python is awesome!
>>
>> --
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> ---------------
>>
>> Jeff Johnson
>> jeff at san-dc.com
>> (623) 582-0323
>>
>> www.san-dc.com
>>
>>
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