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The Benefits
The full benefits of LANSA's centralized Repository will be achieved if certain standards are adopted and rigorously enforced. These include:
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Consistency in validity checking, error messages and the names used on screens and reports and provides immeasurable benefits to end users.
Some Repository Guidelines
Some suggested guidelines for the definition of fields stored in the repository are as follows:
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- Less repetition of "work" fields. After a period of time most required work fields will already be in the data dictionary.
- More comprehensive cross-referencing capabilities.
- Fields in the dictionary can have HELP text. Those defined in programs cannot. This is particularly important for fields intended for display.
Portability Considerations for Repository Definitions
When working with fields, you should be aware of the following:
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