With the release of PB 2019 R2, Appeon has updated its software offering: it will now consist of 6 products and 2 bundles…
6 Independent Products
From now on, C# tools and components will no longer be just features of PowerBuilder, but distinct products.
This is a logical evolution: they can work independently of PowerBuilder, and their scope goes beyond that of a simple feature. Each of these products will have its own roadmap and lifecycle.
In addition to the traditional PowerBuilder, InfoMaker and PowerServer, the following new products are now available in the Appeon catalog:
- Pure C# implementation of DataWindow technology.
- Compatible with Cloud architectures
- Includes a tool for the automatic conversion of existing DataWindows.
- PowerScript to C# code converter
- Automatically migrates 80-95% of the PowerBuilder business logic
(non-visual PowerScripts and embedded SQLs).
- IDE for the rapid development of C# REST APIs and services.
- A lightweight alternative to Visual Studio.
- Easy to use and very productive for "database-intensive" applications.
2 Bundles
Appeon has also revised its commercial offer:
- Its products are now sold via 2 bundles: PowerBuilder and RapidSharp.
- PowerBuilder is now available in 2 versions (Pro and CloudPro) instead of 3 previously.
Desktop Bundle |
Cloud Bundles |
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PB Professional |
PowerBuilder CloudPRO |
RapidSharp |
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Tools & Components |
• PowerBuilder | • PowerBuilder | |
| • SnapDevelop • .NET DataStore |
• SnapDevelop • .NET DataStore |
• SnapDevelop • .NET DataStore |
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| • PowerScript Migrator • PowerServer PB Edition |
• PowerScript Migrator | ||
| Targeted Needs |
Remain with PowerBuilder Modernize PB applications |
Move from PB to C# | |
In short:
- PowerBuilder CloudPRO includes all Appeon development tools.
- PowerBuilder Professional does not include PowerServer and PowerScript Migrator. It is not intended for projects that want to migrate their business code to a Web API + C# Services.
- RapidSharp does not include PowerBuilder and PowerServer.
It targets projects that no longer use PowerBuilder.
Please note:
- Developers upgrading to PB 2019 R2 will not lose any functionality.
However, they will benefit from the new features of PB 2019 R2. - The SnapDevelop IDE is currently included in PowerBuilder Cloud Pro and RapidSharp bundles. It is presented on a dedicated website called DevMagic.
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