Kickstart is a script-writing software that uses a Basic-like language to create database objects for any language. The software features an ERD diagram for easy schema updates and a database compare tool for quick schema comparisons.
As a software review, I must say that Kickstart is an excellent tool for developers and database administrators. It simplifies the process of generating database objects for tables in a database schema by allowing users to write scripts using a basic like language.
With Kickstart, you no longer have to do tedious work like cutting, pasting, editing, and testing; it does all that for you in a few simple steps. Just point Kickstart to the database you want to work with, load your source code into the script editor, replace actual table and column names with Kickstart script variables and loops, push a button, and voila, your stored procedure is cloned for every database in your schema in a matter of seconds.
Not only can you use it for SQL Server, DB2, Access, and any programming language or web development tool that lets you edit source code as text, but it also simplifies the process of converting schemas from one database to a different one. For instance, you can take an Access schema and create an equivalent DB2 schema with a script for creating DB2 tables.
Kickstart also has an ERD tool that creates ERD diagrams that users can rearrange and print. Its schema viewing tools give different ways to view the structure of the database. Also, it allows users to maintain information about a schema that is not stored in the schema itself, like designating columns to be currency or dates or date-times, or look-up display fields so generated scripts can reflect that knowledge.
The tool comes with a comprehensive help file and a set of demonstration scripts. In case users encounter any problems, they can always access support at www.westfaro.com.
In summary, Kickstart is an excellent tool for developers and database administrators to generate database objects for different tables in a database schema. It's easy to use, efficient, and comes with other helpful features, including an ERD tool, comprehensive schema viewing tools, and the ability to maintain information about a schema. It's undoubtedly worth checking out!
With Kickstart, you no longer have to do tedious work like cutting, pasting, editing, and testing; it does all that for you in a few simple steps. Just point Kickstart to the database you want to work with, load your source code into the script editor, replace actual table and column names with Kickstart script variables and loops, push a button, and voila, your stored procedure is cloned for every database in your schema in a matter of seconds.
Not only can you use it for SQL Server, DB2, Access, and any programming language or web development tool that lets you edit source code as text, but it also simplifies the process of converting schemas from one database to a different one. For instance, you can take an Access schema and create an equivalent DB2 schema with a script for creating DB2 tables.
Kickstart also has an ERD tool that creates ERD diagrams that users can rearrange and print. Its schema viewing tools give different ways to view the structure of the database. Also, it allows users to maintain information about a schema that is not stored in the schema itself, like designating columns to be currency or dates or date-times, or look-up display fields so generated scripts can reflect that knowledge.
The tool comes with a comprehensive help file and a set of demonstration scripts. In case users encounter any problems, they can always access support at www.westfaro.com.
In summary, Kickstart is an excellent tool for developers and database administrators to generate database objects for different tables in a database schema. It's easy to use, efficient, and comes with other helpful features, including an ERD tool, comprehensive schema viewing tools, and the ability to maintain information about a schema. It's undoubtedly worth checking out!
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