'The criteria used during the evaluation of development tools were:X012 page 014.01 David,Keith,Gordan,Stuart,Jim,Elizabeth Document 05/08/92* The sophistication of the application generator, eg screens and reports generated on-screen, automatic generation of database queries, debugging facilities, and ease-of-use.
* Integration with the chosen database product's functions.
* Full Windows 3.1 compatibility.
* Performance.
* Vendor eg size, market share, support services, pricing, training, reference sites, and product development strategy.
... After carrying out visits to suppliers and receiving demonstrations of the products' capabilities, it was clear that PowerBuilder was the superior of the three packages when compared against the evaluation criteria. Arrangements have been made to obtain a copy of PowerBuilder on evaluation and a final decision will be taken on its use by the end of August.'
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