Introduces the features of the dBASE IV data base management program, tells how to design personalized applications, and discusses macros, debugging, and networking

An in-depth guide to database management with dBASE IV 1.1, emphasizing structured techniques for application program development. The book is task-oriented, and features real-life examples. Special programming tips and techniques are included.

All-inclusive, user-friendly, and filled with helpful illustrations, this groundbreaking work provides the most detailed treatment to date of dBASE IV programming commands, functions, menus, windows, testing and debugging procedures, and documentation techniques.

DBase authority Martin Rinehart walks programmers through the technical and procedural steps of developing professional-quality applications with dBase for Windows. He teaches basic dBase for Windows commands and techniques and provides hundreds of authoritative tips and proven programming methods. The disk contains a Windows personal productivity program.

Advanced dBASE IV Programming provides comprehensive coverage of those skills necessary to program effectively in dBASE IV. It applies consistent database theory to practical business situations, stressing structured analysis and programming principals throughout. Here are some highlights: uses a building-block approach, combined with a comprehensive case scenario, to tie design concepts to a realistic business application. Provides exposure to additional major programming projects (not just small program segments) so as to develop true mastery of the material; utilizes a realistic business problem-solving approach, with special emphasis on meeting system-user requirements; includes coverage of multiple file processing; provides a detailed overview of user-defined functions (UDFs), complete with examples and exercises, so as to build confidence in using this powerful programming feature; and provides advanced coverage of the on-line debugger and error trapping techniques.