Valentina 2.5 adds SQL features
updated 10:40 am EST, Fri December 8, 2006
Valentina 2.5 released
Paradigma Software today released Valentina Technology 2.5, adding two new SQL syntax features for reducing complexity in SQL queries and enhancing data analysis queries for all business and developer applications. The new PIVOT command enables users to create 'virtual cross-tabs' of data results to ease data analysis, while a WITH statement acts as a VIEW command that is a temporary query. All Valentina 2.5 business products gain both SSL for secure connectivity and automatic network discovery features via Bonjour technology. Valentina Developer Network users have several options available which include SSL support, Bonjour support, and a redesigned Valentina Studio boasting revamped tabbed interface for the database creation, browser, query builder, and server maintenance tool features. Valentina Developer Network membership starts at $400, although during the month of December 2006 new seats are discounted by $100. Valentina Application Developer Kits start at $150.
The Valentina for REALbasic release also includes significant improvements such as a binding framework that incorporates data-bound sub-classes of all data handling controls in REALbasic, greatly enhancing 'drag-to-build' RAD (rapid application development) database systems in REALbasic. A tutorial is also available on the Valentina-db.com Wiki, introducing users to the new REALbasic Binding Framework with an overview of binding in general.
