From: Alex Gutteridge <alexg@...>
Date: 2012-08-29T21:54:38+09:00
Subject: Re: Can I do this with Ruby and sqlite alone?

On 29.08.2012 13:01, Kaye Ng wrote:
> Thanks Alex!
>
> Based on what you've told me, I think I would go for GUI toolkits, 
> for
> now at least. I believe it is sufficient for what I want to do.
>
> I want to create a program that can access a database of customer and
> supplier info, products, orders, etc.   then I need to have a user
> interface for taking customer orders, scheduling, crediting/debiting
> customer/supplier accounts, etc.
>
> I can do all that with just these three things:
> - Knowledge of Ruby language
> - Knowledge of SQlite or other database systems
> - Knowledge of a Ruby GUI toolkit like "Shoes"
>
> Is that about right?
>
> Thanks guys!

Uh yes, I suppose, from a technical point of view. I would make sure 
you educate yourself properly about the various options before setting 
off to build a billing system (!!!) though. A few days playing with 
Shoes or RoR will give you a far better impression of their capabilities 
than a few forum posts can.

-- 
Alex Gutteridge