the Visible Variable

Rob Cozens rcozens at pon.net
Fri Apr 14 20:58:25 EDT 2006


Hi Josh,

> Instead of global variables or custom properties, I've been using a 
> data stack to hold data in fields.
>
> Crazy?

Not in my book.

> Been there done that?

Yup...<http://wecode.org/serendipity/>

> Good idea?

Works for moi.

> Comments?

100% native transcript
Retrieves one record in 40K in < 1 sec on medium-speed G4
Single user & client/server operation with 100% code compatibility
Easier to manipulate individual records than custom properties
Builds on RunRev's internal card-by-id index
RAD Tools and DB utilities included

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company

"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631)




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