Re: Attention Desktop Developers
Alpha's Desktop Future??? Yup, we all wopulf like to know that. What you said in your post is very true. If Alpha does not split the product between Desktop and Web, Alpha should "mary them". Grids on the DT is a start. One can do so much more with the grids and dialogs than just straight DT. So much richer and professional looking with little effort. Yes, there is a learning curve but what new venture doesn't have one? While it's possible to develop this without using forms, having the ability for a grid to interact with fields on a form whould be a huge plus.
I really believe the hybrid is just the beginning of Alpha's new desktop, a desktop that will live up to the name of Alpha Anywhere. That is of course, if Alpha will continue to make this viable. If not, the DT will be out the door, quicker than we realize. Others will go wheree Alpha is venturing and we will have little choice but to make the switch. Alpha, the ball is in your court!!
Without trying to be overly critical: One deficiency that is apparent (to me) everywhere I look, regarding both (Alphasoftware & it's products) is: A lack of planning & organization. (IMHO, both their sales/marketing & code implementation reflects this problem "to a T".) ~ I'm not implying whatsoever that I could do a better job. But I honestly believe we are all paying for this one way or another. Adding features to an "aging a5 code-base has resulted in a "hodgepodge" of functionality that works, but is quirky in implementation. At some point, the "bolt-on approach" to adding features begins to create chaos. Unfortunately, I believe Alphasoftware crossed that boundary several versions back. And I believe they should have split the product at that point into 2 offerings. My guess is that based on company size and "human resources", this was not an option. On a side note: To report bugs only to hear back from the developer that some of the existing desktop C code-base is either too old to fix and/or add features, is not very assuring. (with regard to the desktop's future)
I really believe the hybrid is just the beginning of Alpha's new desktop, a desktop that will live up to the name of Alpha Anywhere. That is of course, if Alpha will continue to make this viable. If not, the DT will be out the door, quicker than we realize. Others will go wheree Alpha is venturing and we will have little choice but to make the switch. Alpha, the ball is in your court!!
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