N-Tier Architecture. What are it's benefits? 1

[RotorTorque]

Hi all,

What are the benefits of using n-tier architecture? I know it helps with code readability and makes code easier to follow, Especially if you are an Old School programmer. But, as far as improving an application's performance, does it help it?
The reason why I bring this up is because I have been asked to write a new application using bound controls. If I use bound controls, I believe, this will take away n-tier architecture. Am I wrong?

Thanks in advance,
RotorTorque

 

[chrissie1]

Using bound controls doesn't take away the n-tieredness of it.

n-tiered or n-layered programming is the followin (and you will find much better explanations on google):

layering is the logical splitting of your code in uhm,... logical blocks in other words your dataccess code your database, the view,... are all logical blocks they can all reside on the same physical computer or each one can reside on a different computer then we call them tiers, physical tiers. So you databinding is part of the view and should not interfere with your layers/tiers.

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