What do you think about tools like these?
So I've got a special offer newsletter today which offered this product: http://alphafivewiki.com/promo/ - "The fastest and easiest way to build powerful Windows database applications & modern AJAX Web 2.0 applications that perform with the richness and speed of desktop applications." Check the demo here http://www.screencast.com/users/remoorejr/folders/A5V10/media/680248a9-dbd7-4f62-877b-10e7536c79d3.

I personally do not like it as it makes me feel that I lose control over my code if I use almost any sort of code-generator. Instead I prefer to take a longer way, but be absolutely aware and confident about every single line of code that I write. If something needs change then I know where exactly to look and it usually won't take long. Also I don't need to waste time studying another tool.

Have you ever had experience using RAD tool like the one above? Was it positive, negative? And what do you pros out there think about using these tools - any advice/guidelines?
What do you think about tools like these?
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So I've got a special offer newsletter today which offered this product: http://alphafivewiki.com/promo/ - "The fastest and easiest way to build powerful Windows database applications & modern AJAX Web 2.0 applications that perform with the richness and speed of desktop applications." Check the demo here http://www.screencast.com/users/remoorejr/folders/A5V10/media/680248a9-dbd7-4f62-877b-10e7536c79d3.

I personally do not like it as it makes me feel that I lose control over my code if I use almost any sort of code-generator. Instead I prefer to take a longer way, but be absolutely aware and confident about every single line of code that I write. If something needs change then I know where exactly to look and it usually won't take long. Also I don't need to waste time studying another tool.

Have you ever had experience using RAD tool like the one above? Was it positive, negative? And what do you pros out there think about using these tools - any advice/guidelines?