Designed for a short course in advanced dBASE programming, this book can also be used to supplement an introductory dBASE programming course. It takes a practical business-oriented approach to effective advanced programming in dBASE. Debugging information, including the use of the powerful on-line debugger, is presented throughout and detailed coverage of multiple-file processing helps students create sophisticated programming systems. Creation and use of user-defined functions (UDFs) are covered as well as error trapping. The book contains illustrations, self-test questions at the end of each chapter and programming exercises that challenge students' skills.
Designed for a short course in advanced dBASE programming, this book can also be used to supplement an introductory dBASE programming course. It takes a practical business-oriented approach to effective advanced programming in dBASE. Debugging information, including the use of the powerful on-line debugger, is presented throughout and detailed coverage of multiple-file processing helps students create sophisticated programming systems. Creation and use of user-defined functions (UDFs) are covered as well as error trapping. The book contains illustrations, self-test questions at the end of each chapter and programming exercises that challenge students' skills.
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978-0-87835-958-5 (9780878359585)
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An introduction to dBASE IV; Database creation; Essential dBASE skills; Elements of programming; Iteration; Selection; Menu programs; Structured programming; Using indexes; Working with multiple files; Custom screens; Functions and arrays; Update programs; Advanced topics.
