Over the years I have used the power of Access to quickly prototype a new development project only to be asked to supply the prototype as the source by the client. I have gone from using Access as a prototyping tool to a development platform. In the beginning around 1999 and 2000 I felt I was not using a legitimate development language. My peers thought I was crazy. Why not use C#, Java or even Delphi? Even VB would be better than Access… right? When I delivered applications to the end user under budget and way ahead of schedule, the clients took notice. When I realized the end user does not care what your application is writing in, they just want a working application. The user does not care at what level you control the screen, just that their piece of data is displayed the way they want it displayed.
I give up some things to use Access. I know this. But the power of what Access can do and the amount of time it takes me to develop is a great asset to me. I combine Access with SQL Server. This way I get the power of Access without some of its annoying limits.
This is my first blog in a series of Access development blogs to come. I hope you keep reading. If you need help developing for your organization or just a quick tip, I may be able to help. You can check some of my resume items on my company’s web site: www.seguinsoftware.com.
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In this blog I mostly write about database development and the issues that may come up with your technology and your organization. I have over 20 years experience developing and managing software and their delivery systems and developing business process automation solutions.