As an in-depth reference for sophisticated corporate developers or Visual FoxPro consultants, this title teaches developers how to develop Internet enabled applications including Active Server Pages and Active Documents. The CD-ROM contains the FoxPro Foundation Classes--a fully developed set of class libraries that developers can begin using immediately.

This book is a developer's handbook designed to take the intermediate to advanced level Visual FoxPro developer right to the heart of developing a real live application. It will teach the developer how to use the tools provided by Visual FoxPro to develop robust and sophisticated applications. The CD contains the FoxPro Foundation Class--a fully developed set of class libraries that developers can begin using immediately.

As a new developer, you might think that certification is out of your reach, or not know where to begin your preparation, or how far you have to go to reach your goal. This study guide will assist you in efficient, focused VFP certification exam preparation. Covers both the Desktop and Distributed exams in one book!

The major enhancements in this edition are the coverage of the Microsoft Transaction and integration with Microsoft SQL Server--the two most important additions in version 6. In addition, this book provides a "visual development" foundation for those programmers moving to Visual FoxPro.

Client-Server Applications with Visual FoxPro KEY FEATURES ● Explain all features of Visual FoxPro in a step-by-step manner. ● Various commands, functions and features of Visual FoxPro are explained in detail and illustrated through practical examples. ● Provides several useful tips for an efficient use of Visual FoxPro. ● Explains Triggers, Referential Integrity, Data Buffering and Transactions in easy-to-understand language Object-Oriented Programming with Visual FoxPro explained in detail. DESCRIPTION Book is based on Visual FoxPro 9 version 6, 7 or 8, as any important command, function or feature not supported in prior versions is clearly stated in the book. The book is organised into 23 chapters and each chapter covers a distinct set of topics. If you are familiar with Visual FoxPro, you may read the chapters in any sequence; however, beginners are advised to read the book from beginning to end. The book covers almost all commands, functions and features of Visual FoxPro. shown with actual screen images of Visual FoxPro 9, running under Windows XP. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The objective of this book is to help you to become proficient in Visual FoxPro. DBMS (Database Management System) software and its applications are explained in a simple and easy to understand manner. The style adopted in the book will help to learn Visual FoxPro in a step-by-step mode. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge about database management or Visual FoxPro. All you require, beside this book, is Visual FoxPro installed on a Windows PC. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Book is developed for people who want to learn Visual Foxpro in a relatively short time. It will prove an asset to both fresher as well as experienced computer users and will serve as a solid foundation in making them good and efficient programmers of tomorrow. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Visual FoxPro 2. Tables 3. Locating and Editing Data 4. Modify Structure, Memo & General Fields and File Utilities 5. Memory Variables, Date, Time and Mathematical Functions 6. Sorting and Indexing Tables 7. Programming with Visual FoxPro 8. Useful Functions, Commands and Error Handling 9. Creating Forms 10. Using Form Controls and Creating Visual Classes 11. Creating Reports and Label 12. Creating Windows and Menus 13. Validation Rules, Triggers and Referential Integrity 14. Query Designer and SQL-SELECT 15. Using Views and Accessing Remote Data 16. Organising an Application through Project Manager 17. Data Buffering and Transactions 18. Using Object-Oriented Programming with Visual FoxPro 19. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 20. Visual FoxPro Development Productivity Tools 21. Interfacing Visual FoxPro with Other Software Package 22. Miscellaneous Commands, Functions and Tips 23. Creating Help File

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Databases brings the elements of a database together using easy to understand language, perfect for the true beginner. It not only gives specific hands on practice, but also provides an overview of designing, maintaining and using a database. This book covers what databases are used for, why databases are important, why the design of the database is important, database normalization, keys to solid database design, differences in types of databases, and indexes--what they are, how we use them, and why they are important.