[progress Communities] [progress Openedge Abl] Forum Post: Re: Exclusive-lock Is Not...

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Thomas Mercer-Hursh

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I am surprised Tom hasn't jumped in here yet to lecture you about FOR FIRST, so I guess I will have to do it. FIRST is a red flag because it implies that there is a set of records and you are treating the first one differently, which is a violation of normal form. If, in fact, there is not actually a set and you are really finding a unique record, then FIRST sends a confusing message to anyone trying to maintain the code. Moreover, it provides no benefit. So, don't.

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