Access 97 Developer's Set [Paperback]

Ken Getz (Author), Mike Gilbert (Author), Paul Litwin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782122078 | ISBN-13: 978-0782122077 | Publication Date: December 15, 1997

Here is THE complete, essential, life-saving kit for all Access developers--two "must-have" books packaged together in a box: Access 97 Developer's Handbook and VBA Developer's Handbook. Designed to complement one another, both of these books are written by the most respected Access and VBA experts. Readers are guaranteed to learn everything they need to know to develop bullet-proof Access applications, and more. This box set delivers two highly acclaimed books, two CDs loaded with reusable code and tools, and a $20 savings. What more can we say?

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From the Back Cover

Here is THE complete, essential, life-saving kit for all Access developers--two"must-have" books packaged together in a box: Access 97 Developer's Handbook andVBA Developer's Handbook. Designed to complement one another, both of these booksare written by the most respected Access and VBA experts. Readers are guaranteedto learn everything they need to know to develop bullet-proof Accessapplications, and more. This box set delivers two highly acclaimed books, two CDs loaded with reusable code and tools, and a $20 savings. What more can we say?

About the Author

Paul Litwin is editor of Pinnacle's SmartAccess, the leading Access developers' magazine. He is also lead author on Sybex' Access 2 Developer's Handbook , and Access 95 Developer's Handbook. Ken Getz and Mike Gilbert are MVPs on Microsoft's Access CompuServe Forum. Both are co-authors on Sybex' aforementioned Access Developer's Handbooks and VBA Developer's Handbook.

Product Details

• Paperback: 2560 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (December 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782122078
• ISBN-13: 978-0782122077
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 4.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,029,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book for the advanced Access Developer, August 3, 2000

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Gregory T Dunn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Access 97 Developer's Set (Paperback)

I've bought every edition of the Developers Handbook since Access 2.0, and convinced every employer of mine during that period to buy a copy, too. I used to be amazed at how I could look for the solution to some Access problem in three other books and never find it (or even clues that helped!); then I'd look in Getz et al and find the *exact* solution, on a silver platter.

In the past few years, I'll admit, I have on a very few occasions looked for something I didn't find. Once the answer was there, in quite thorough form, but I missed it because I looked in the index instead of the table of contents! The only reason I even mention this is that the Developers Handbook is the *only* technical book I've ever come across from which I have, almost subconsciously, begun to expect not just excellence, but PERFECTION! I realize how terribly unfair this is, but I can't help myself.

I'm pleased to see the scope of the Developers Handbook being expanded into SQL Server and Visual Basic, since high-end Access development can no longer be done in isolation from those tools. Having a resource like this one provided by Ken Getz, Paul Litwin, and Mike Gilbert is far from the worst reason you could have for choosing Access, SQL Server, and VB over some other set of tools.

If you're a developer and value your own time, you'll want this book. If you employ developers and you're lucky enough to have one or two who will actually *use* a book if it's available, buy this book now. The only way it won't pay for itself is if *nobody* ever opens it. And I'm not even sure of that. I think it might even make your developers better at what they do just by sitting on the shelf of their office!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific handbook for every Access developer!, May 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Access 97 Developer's Set (Paperback)

These guys know their stuff. First of all the layout is a masterpiece. I don't know if the publisher should be thanked more then the authors. The font styles, size; page design is very pleasing and professional to say the least. The material is presented with a first person view. The "Event Model" is broken down so that you really know what happens when you create event driven functions. Coverage of VBA classes is a charm. An entire chapter for printer control is an award winner. I can't sing enough praises of the Access Developer Handbook. Pick up a copy and you'll see for yourself. Note: The book assumes you know some VB or VBA, and a light knowledge of the Access environment.

P.S. I only wish that the authors would co-develop a book such as this on MS Visual Foxpro --We desperately need one!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the serious developer, June 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Access 97 Developer's Set (Paperback)

These guys know what they are talking about. In depth coverage of many things not covered in intermediate books. If you are an Access developer, and/or VB, these books are an invaluable tool. You can tell from the beginning, that these are two of the best books, written by the best in their field. These will be the two most used reference tools I may ever use. Definitely worth the money, and more!