Isn't this the same as embedding java into the database engine? I
personally hate oracle for having done such a thing as it is slow,
makes the database engine un-reliable by asking the user from avoiding
the use of network level code that would block, avoid user interface
interaction in stored procedures...

Why create a non-existent problem just because there's a buzz
word "java"???

Nirmal

----- Original Message -----
From: "adem" <adembaba@...>
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 7:50 pm
Subject: [IB-Architect] Embedded compiler?

> Hi,
>
> I have been meaning to ask this for a while, but wasn't sure where
> to do so. I hope this is not the wrong place. Anyway, here it is:
>
> Is it not a good idea to embed a proper compiler (no offence, BTW)
> such as Free Pascal (aka, FPK) into FB. AFAIK, FPK exists in
> almost
> all FB does and FPK is a very good Delphi-like compiler.
>
> The reason why I am bringing up this issue may be obvious, but
> here
> are my motives:
>
> -- We would not have to do mental switch everytime we need to
> write
> a stored procedure or a trigger in FB. And, for those who are
> familiar with Delphi/Kylix, learning curve would be a breeze too.
>
> -- We would not need UDFs that need to be compiled for every new
> platform, FB could compile them by itsef.
>
> I daresay such addition would not add much to the footprint.
>
> Was the reason not to do so something like this a historic one
> (i.e. nothing suitable vailable at the time) or something deeper
> than that?
>
> Would the much more experienced comment whether this has the
> benefits I mentioned, or it has possible drawbacks that would
> make the idea pathatic.
>
> Any comments would be welcome.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Adem
>
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