RAD and Code Generators

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Hi

I am looking for code generator recommendations to speed up data, business
and ui layers generation for database apps. For one I find it very daunting
to manage code modifications specially when database schema evolves which is
unfortunately often with the kind of clients I deal with.

I have looked at the following, just wondering if there are any better ones;

http://www.dawliasoft.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspx
http://www.mygenerationsoftware.com

Thanks

Regards
 
Hi

I am looking for code generator recommendations to speed up data,
business and ui layers generation for database apps. For one I find it
very daunting to manage code modifications specially when database
schema evolves which is unfortunately often with the kind of clients I
deal with.

I have looked at the following, just wondering if there are any better
ones;

http://www.dawliasoft.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspx
http://www.mygenerationsoftware.com
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I have never tried Sculpture, so I can't say anything pro or con about
it. I have played with My Generations. It is not my cup of tea, but it
can be very flexible if used with NHibernate. If you are heading this
direction, it simplifies things a bit, but you can do everything needed
in NHibernate (after the learning curve). It has been awhile since I
have played with My Generations.

As far as other choices, here is one place you can look for plenty:
http://sharptoolbox.com/categories/object-relational-mappers

Of these, .NET Tiers is one of the simplest to use. I don't like that it
locks you into opening multiple connections on a complex page, however.
The price is right (free) and it is fairly simple.

My faves, thus far, are:

Genome
Subsonic (uses Repository pattern, also open source)
LLBLGenPro (created by a Microsoft MVP and a very nice product)
DevForce

If I were chosing today (I often have no choice as a gun for hire), i
would choose either Subsonic or LLBLGen Pro, depending on budget and
experience of other devs. If I had really good XML devs, I might head
straight to NHibernate, as it allows a lot of flexibility.

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