Apache Derby up and running

So we've got a Derby database up and running now, finally something to play with. Derby was quite interresting, especially since the syntax seemed real "old school" ( SQL-92). Now the work is concentrated on building a starter DAO so that plugins can communicate with the database through this DAO.

Plugins connect to the database using DAO, which in order uses the Derby EmbeddedDriver to connect to the database. This way the database system will be abstracted from the rest of the system.

Derby seems really smooth to work with, as it also generates a very small footprint. I've spent four weeks now reading Derby documentation, so I hope we won't have to throw it out the door in favour for another one :P

Yar ! Shiver me timbers !

Me took the pirate test today, the result was

You are The Cap'n!

Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.

What's Yer Inner Pirate?
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