Re: Automation vs. DSLs (was: Development: A Structure d Problem Area?)

On Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at 3:55:33 PM, Frohnhofer, James wrote:

> (1) SQL has been so remarkably successful with end users because 
        
>         A) its syntax creates mostly readable sentences.

>         B) its primary metaphor of rows, tables and keys is consistent, 
> pervasive
> and easily grasped.

On what planet is it true that SQL has been successful with real end users?
I don't think I've /ever/ encountered real end users who weren't getting
their SQL done by DB specialists.

Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
Mixed metaphors are a bright sunny day with no paddle.  -- Phlip




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