Re: Re[2]: Automation vs. DSLs

Now wait a minute!  By "DB Specialist" do you mean DBAs?

 

As a DBA for 15 years I can tell you that any resemblance between DBAs and end users is purely coincidental.

 

( In fact, any resemblance between DBAs and normal human beings is purely coincidental! :)

 

Robert

 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Gregg Irwin" <greggirwin-mn4gwa5WIIQysxA8WJXlww@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

To: "Ron Jeffries" <pragprog-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:54 PM

Subject: Re[2]: [pragprog] Automation vs. DSLs

> Hi Ron,
> 
> >> (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.
> 
> RJ> On what planet is it true that SQL has been 
successful with real end users?
> RJ> I don't think I've /ever/ 
encountered real end users who weren't getting
> RJ> their SQL done by 
DB specialists.
> 
> If I understand what James meant, those DB 
specialists *are* the end
> users.
> 
> --Gregg
> 
> 
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