Firebird: DBExpress or native components?

Question

I am starting with Firebird and have found components to access a database by Devart. They offer native components (IBDAC) or DBExpress drivers. (I am using Delphi XE2 Pro which doesn't include Firebird drivers)

I guess native components are a bit faster, but that's not too important for me.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of each approach and why should I choose one over the other?

Answer 1

Check Anydac. It is universal data access library, but supports most of Firebird specific features including - multiple transactions, database events, services (backup/restore), etc. The performance is very good. Sorry, i cannot imagine dbExpress advantages over Anydac.

Answer 2

IBdac

• your application is tied to firebird
• you are familiar with bde or ado
• performance
• maximal Firebird support

DBexpress

• portability (it is easy to port you application to anther database).
• upgrade pro edition to enterprise so you can use one supplied by embarcadero.

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