I am using the QDA (Quest Development Architecture) in a project that is running for about 10 years now. Instead of doing a ‘big-bang’ conversion I decided to use the QDA for new modules of the project that are being developed. I am using QDA packages for new tables. While we also do maintenance on […]
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Software Renovation…
Here’s a new idea (well maybe not too new). How about taking an existing database and then building a new front-end to it. I think there are a lot of applications running in companies that are not really up-to-date. Especially with their user-interface. They might even still be Dos/terminal based. Why are these applications still […]
Read moreSome new stuff…
…on the blog (again). I decided to change the skin of the blog again. I had some complaints that the previous colors. They weren't really readable. Too dark. So for now I am using this setup. I also included snap on this site, so you preview the sites I am linking to. Hopefully soon, I have […]
Read moreA different approach…
Steven Feuerstein has presented a new approach to the development workflow in his best practices presentation he held in The Netherlands last week. He did this presentation about three times for different audiences. I have seen his approach before and I think the idea is pretty good. Don’t know if and how we can use […]
Read moreGoogle AdSense…
I finally decided to put some ads on my site. Using Google AdSense and a widget for WordPress that has become quite easy. Now just wait and see if this generates (even a little bit) of revenue.
Read moreWill Designer compete with CodeGen??
Oracle Designer 10G now seems to have an extension that will allow you to generate the source code of your choice. Extend Designer generation capabilities using Oracle Designer Extension Builder (ODEB). Generate the source code of your choice from the Designer metadata based on user-defined templates. ODEB also provides a way to export solutions (Driver, […]
Read moreNew stuff…
I have had a couple of days off. Mainly because my youngest daughter had to go to hospital for some examination. But I had some time to do some redesigning of the PL/SQL Developer plug-ins (Commentlines, Template, Reconnect so far). They are not yet publicly available, but I can send them to you if you want […]
Read moreUseful Utilities
I was thinking I should start small list with the utilities I use everyday. They are installed on my laptop, but what if I get a new one, or when I have to do a ‘re-install’. Always running: Trillian. Trillian™ is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, […]
Read moreUpgraded WordPress…
Today I upgraded my WordPress installation to 2.1.2. So far I haven't seen any problems or issues. If you find anything, please let me know.
Read morePL/SQL Developer 7.1 Beta and plug-ins…
I have created several plug-ins for this product. Now Allround Automations is working on a new version of their product and this causes some plug-ins to stop working. I have fixed a bug in the 'Comment-Lines' plug-in and there is another problem with the 'Save Separate' plug-in, but that appears to be a problem with […]
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