DataClass is almost here!

The new version of DataConstructor, DataClass, is almost ready for prime-time.  I've got all of the critical v1.0 features ready for release and all I have left is the packaging and tutorials.  I'm looking for beta testers so, if you are interested, let me know.

Each beta tester earns one Agile team a license to use v1.x of DataClass.

DataClass nearing completion

As many of you know, I'm working on the next generation of DataConstructor technology, DataClass.  I am personally very excited about this new product - it takes database building, design, and testing to the next level.  Here are some of the benefits that DataClass has (with red asterisks next to the benefits DataConstructor gave you):

• It is a compiled language.
• The only things not compiled are the SQL and DDL scripts themselves.
• It enables designs with zero duplication.
• No duplicated strings even between database scripts and .NET code.
• It facilitates transition testing knowledge.*
• DataClass still enables you to build a database from any historical version to any future version.*
• It alleviates the need for most transition testing design.
• For certain database platforms, basic design structures will be validated implicitly.
• It does not require a license at runtime.
• The compiler is the licensed component, not its output.
• The developer is licensed rather than the application.
• It allows you to define a complete class of database.
• Transition logic.
• Public, private, and protected design elements are all defined in one document.
• Version info.
• All are compiled into a single .NET class.
• Public aspects are made public.