Re: Trigger programme without a trigger. -- RPG400-L

Subject: Re: Trigger programme without a trigger.
From: David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:20:29 -0500
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David FOXWELL wrote:

So now the reasoning is, since all input to the file has to pass by
this module, the use of a trigger is superfluous. We just call the
procedure at each modification of the file. The future looks bleak
for trigger programs.

Anyone still find a hole to pick with the idea?...

One word: DFU

Or, if you prefer two words: DFU & STRSQL

You're assuming that the rule 'all input to this file has to pass by
this module' will be obeyed in all cases.

Making this assumption is, generally speaking, quite ill advised ... rules are often broken ... especially where programmers are involved.

david

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