General SF Pre Buy Question...


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Jc Martinez
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Hi,

 

I need to ask some pre buy question but since there is no general SF topic area to post to I decided to post this here.

 

I’m fairly new to .NET and obviously new to SF so I need some insight and opinions on SF. I’ve looked at other frameworks like Java based (servoy) and .net based (Idea Blade and SF) but SF seems to have a lot to offer in their framework, Role-based Security and Database Deployment modules at a reasonable price.

 

I’m looking into reengineering a fairly complex somewhat commercial MS Access app that uses SQL 2000 as a backend. The idea is to bring the app to a more robust front-end and ideally make it into a Smart-Client software as a service (SaaS) model with a limited counterpart website.

 

So far I’m impresses with SF and especially with its smart-client demo’s performance using the ES. Keep in mind that I’m fairly new to all this so I know I’m biting more then I can chew.

 

So my questions are:

 

1. Is SF a good choice for this type of project?
2. How robust would SF and its ES in a Smart-Client SAAS scenario be?
3. How effective is the ES and SF BO on a website?
4. When will SF integrate with VS 2008 .NET 3.5 and how will LINQ and its OR/M affect SF future?

 

Thank you in advance for your answers or advise for that matter,

 

JC

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Greg McGuffey
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Wow is correct…I guess Greg will say anything for a beer, I’m sold BigGrin


Actually, Ivan started the whole beer thing. He even needs a special hat when he attends the classes. (see attachment)



I fact I hope to have the chance to pick your brain and possibly collaborate since we seem to be on the same path. Maybe you can tell me what roadblocks to expect and what do’s and don’t to set me in the right path




Any time...just remember that my memory isn't what is used to be Blink



I'll tell you that the biggest issue to start was the paradigm shift. I'd spend three hours trying to figure out how to do something...only to discover that is was done with a single line of code. Pinch Happened over and over. Posting on this forum helped a lot, though it sometimes would take a while to get my head screwed around a concept. Don't forget to search the forum for issues, too.



Just met you and I’m taking advantage of you already…terrible Whistling




Well, that's how a community works, isn't it? I like the "pay it forward concept"...you pass on the help to others when you are in a position to help them. BigGrin



I hope to be able to take that December class and if not I’m sure I’ll take the next one and I’ll take you up on that beer and I’ll buy one for Greg for such a convincing post.Smile




I'll not be making this class, though I really appreciate the thought. I think Ben Hayat had the right idea though, to repeat the class whenever there is a major release. I'll be back at some point!



looking forward to being a part of this community…Hehe




Likewise!
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Actually, Ivan started the whole beer thing. He even needs a special hat when he attends the classes. (see attachment)

ROFL

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Trent Taylor
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That's awesome, Greg!  I may REALLY have to buy that hat now!!! BigGrin
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