Xbase Language Disktutor

This practical book/disk package teaches readers how to programme with xBASE, the standard database environment and programming language used in database software. Readers can learn about Clipper, FoxPro, dBASE, and concepts of dBASE programming by following the step-by-step examples in the book and disk. The book provides information that novice users need in order to programme in xBASE correctly. Experienced xBASE programmers should benefit from the ideas and discussions on application, design and development offered by the authors. Readers learn how to write efficient, user-friendly dBASE applications. The disk contains Force, a dBASE compatible xBASE compiler, and vital FoxPro and Clipper source codes files designed to optimize these two programs. This book is composed of four parts. The first part provides an overview and survey of the top three dBASE-compatible compilers (Force, FoxPro, and Clipper). The second part compares each compiler to the other two. Part 3 discusses how to get the most out of xBASE compiler and shows readers how to write efficient, user-friendly applications.
The last part contains documentation for Force Lite and other software included on the accompanying disk.