Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques [Paperback]

D. Derrik Deyhimi (Author), David Scott Heath (Author), David Mosley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0471049891 | ISBN-13: 978-0471049890 | Edition: 1

Describes how to develop enterprise solutions

Covers full development life cycle for PowerBuilder applications

Covers testing and migration of PowerBuilder applications

Includes working examples and source code

Disk includes source code for tab folder interface, sample code using the ORCA API, and helpful developer utilities

Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques goes way beyond the scope of PowerBuilder documentation and most books on the subject, and covers all areas of version 4 including:

• Complete coverage of interfaces to other applications and systems, including Microsoft's Messaging API (MAPI), VIM, PVCS control software, the Open Repository CASE API (ORCA), and Windows SDK
• Three-tier architectures, TP monitors, and gateways
• Data pipelines, OLE 2, ODBC, and multiplatform issues

About BSG

BSG is a leading IT services company for the next generation. BSG's Stransformation (Strategy Transformed into Action) approach combines client/server systems integration, consulting, technology transfer, and education. Led by its Chairman and CEO, Steven G. Papermaster, BSG partners with companies worldwide in applying emerging technologies to meet changing business needs. Founded in 1987, BSG now has seven offices throughout the United States.Everything you need to know about PowerBuilder(r) version 4, the latest release of the most popular development tool for high-performance client/server applications.

Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques is the ultimate insider's guide to developing PowerBuilder applications. Written by a team with extensive experience in software development, this essential resource gives you access to the advanced tips and techniques usually discovered only after accumulating years of programming experience. Programmers, systems developers, and project managers will find this book indispensable in developing powerful object-based database applications with PowerBuilder version 4.

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About the Author

D. DERRIK DEYHIMI is a Senior Technical Manager with Business Solutions, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Derrik has over seven years of experience in the design and implementation of departmental and enterprise-wide applications and architectures using distributed technologies, and has been designing and developing PowerBuilder applications and architectures since the beta release of PowerBuilder 1.0. Deyhimi received his MBA from the University of Houston and has also done studies in computer science at Columbia University.

DAVID SCOTT HEATH is a Technical Manager with Business Solutions, Inc. in Austin, Texas. Scott has over seven years of experience in the design and implementation of departmental and enterprise-wide applications using client/server technologies. Scott received his BS in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University.

DAVID MOSLEY is a Technical Manager with Business Solutions, Inc. in Houston, Texas. David has over eight years of experience in the design and implementation of departmental and enterprise-wide client/server systems using distributed technologies. David received his BS in computer science from Texas A&M University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471049891
• ISBN-13: 978-0471049890
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,087,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers architecture, testing, debugging, integration..., August 5, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques (Paperback)

Assumes the reader has a working knowledge of PowerBuilder,
SQL and Windows programming. Overview of client/server and
networking issues support discussion of E-mail interfaces,
ORCA and ODBC.

1.0 out of 5 stars Descript Client/Server Concept Detail !,Good book., January 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques (Paperback)

In this book,not only descript PowerBuilder 4.0 Techniques
but also cover Network consideration , Mail system.