Eclipse roadmap
I read recently that the plan for Gen r8 (in the context of the Eclipse Technology) is that there will be a few diagrams offered (the ERD and new webView diagrams) initially, in order that the users get used to developing in the new interface. The existing interfaces will remain for the forseeable future.
I think that this is a good thing, since it offers the seasoned developer the option of “sticking with what he knows” and also the newbie (possibly coming from an environment where he has used Eclipse previously) will find that the learning curve is not so steep.
Of course, none of this is set in stone until Gen r8 goes GA! – it could all change – but for the moment it seems a sensible step – offering a choice of interfaces, introducing them slowly, over time.
Hopefully, though, if the Eclipse-based diagrams are a success, more will be rolled out over coming releases.
Can’t wait !!!
[...] been talking about the move to Eclipse for a while (”Gen is Eclipse’d!“, “Total Eclipse of Gen – Possibly ?“, and “Eclipse Roadmap“). [...]
It is great that Gen finally seems to get a more modern look & feel for developers. The youngsters getting the first look at Gen are given the impression that Gen is a dated tool, while in fact only the developer user interface is dated. OK, there are things to be desired but this might prove an important step forward.
Btw, the statement about beginning of this (with ERD etc.) was in presentations both in EDGE Emea as Edgeucate. Another reason to join these gatherings!