Aims to provide a handy guide for dBase IV 1.5 beginners. It provides many hands-one examples and explanations which focus on using dBase IV 1.5 most effectively. It covers everything from simple customer files to multi-file databases and shows how to create a user first database in minutes.

A new edition of the highly praised introduction to dBASE, now covering the latesst release of the software. Easy tutorials cover all the essentials of database management, but at a pace that won't intimidate newcomers. Step-by-step examples cover mailing list management, inventory, and accounting tasks.

Textbook

Without prior programming experience, users can learn to utilize more of the power and sophistication of dBASE IV through practical applications and hands-on programming.

Our bestselling dBASE expert introduces the latest dBASE release in this comprehensive hands-on tutorial and reference. It covers everything from creating a first database, to sorting and indexing, linking files, designing forms and reports, and creating custom applications to solve real-life information management problems.

This helpful guide covers the differences between the popular dialects of the dBASE language, including dBASE III Plus and IV, FoxPro, and Clipper. Also includes command reference, featuring the syntax, use, and examples of each command.