Database recommendations?
JB
Hi,
I am intending to write an application (using Borland C++
Builder V6) to run under Windows on a stand-alone PC. I have a
requirement to store data from the user and present it to them
in different formats. I believe that an embedded database is
what I require.
As I am new to development with databases I need something not
too complicated to get started with. It should also be royalty
free and preferably not too expensive to purchase.
From searching forums and reading I have seen references to
NexusDB and Firebird and TDBF, does any one have any
recommendations or suggestions, I am finding it a complex area
to get an insight into?
Many Thanks,
JB
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>Hi,
>I am intending to write an application (using Borland C++
>Builder V6) to run under Windows on a stand-alone PC. I have a
>requirement to store data from the user and present it to them
[snip]
For desktop applications you can try to use the Jet (Access DB)
or the MSDE engine using the ADOExpress technology (now dbGo).
Regards
Giuliano
JB
Giuliano <> wrote:
>For desktop applications you can try to use the Jet (Access
> DB) or the MSDE engine using the ADOExpress technology (now >dbGo).
Would I need any additonal components to get started with Jet, or are they included in Borland C++?
JB
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Using AdoExpress, now dbGo, you can connect to your application any kind of local DB
or RDBMS once you have the appropriate OleDB provider.
Since the OleDB provider for the Jet engine comes with Windows and the AdoExpress
components are included in almost all versions of BCB, AFAIK from version 6 (pro) and
above, I'm pretty sure that you can start to use Jet engine with ADOExpress right now.
See the Bob Swart's doc Turbo C++ / C++Builder Database Development for an introduction
dto database technologies for BCB.
http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examin83.htm
Regards-
Giuliano