Advanced PowerBuilder 6 Techniques [Paperback]

Ramesh Chandak (Author), Purshottam Chandak (Author), D. Derrik Deyhimi (Author), David Mosley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0471297925 | ISBN-13: 978-0471297925

A quick, easy way to master all of PowerBuilder 6's new enterprise programming features Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 6 Techniques

Now this latest version of the #1 guide to advanced PowerBuilder techniques takes you beyond the Powersoft documentation to show you how to get the most out of all of Version 6's new features. With the help of numerous working examples, complete with source code, the authors give you techniques for:

• Developing for the Internet and intranets with new integrated Internet tools, including DLLs, class libraries, web.pb, and wizards
• Distributed application development using asynchronous client request, server push, OLE automation, Data Window synchronization, and more
• Interfacing with MS Messaging API, the Open Repository CASE API, MS Word and Excel, Windows SDK, and PVCS version control software
• Using component generators to create C++ classes, Java components, ActiveX controls, and other components
• Using Foundation Class services such as Data Window resize, broadcaster, metaclass services, and linked list
• Developing multilingual business applications using the new UNICODE enabled feature
• Developing with PowerBuilder and Riverton's HOW—a component modeling tool and deployment framework
• On the enclosed CD-ROM you'll find:
• PowerBuilder source code for all examples in the book
• Software demos
• Links to Internet resources

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

For all the veteran programmers and developers anticipating the new enterprise programming capabilities of release 6, this latest edition of the top-selling guide to advanced PowerBuilder techniques is the perfect way to get up to speed quickly. Briefly reacquainting readers with all areas of PowerBuilder, the authors focus primarily on the new features, including new material on distributed computing, asynchronous client request, the OLE automation server, and push server. The book also covers PowerBuilder's vast capabilities for interfacing with other applications and systems.

From the Back Cover

"A quick, easy way to master all of PowerBuilder 6's new enterprise programming features Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 6 Techniques

Now this latest version of the #1 guide to advanced PowerBuilder techniques takes you beyond the Powersoft documentation to show you how to get the most out of all of Version 6's new features. With the help of numerous working examples, complete with source code, the authors give you techniques for: Developing for the Internet and intranets with new integrated Internet tools, including DLLs, class libraries, web.pb, and wizards Distributed application development using asynchronous client request, server push, OLE automation, Data Window synchronization, and more Interfacing with MS Messaging API, the Open Repository CASE API, MS Word and Excel, Windows SDK, and PVCS version control software Using component generators to create C++ classes, Java components, ActiveX controls, and other components Using Foundation Class services such as Data Window resize, broadcaster, metaclass services, and linked list Developing multilingual business applications using the new UNICODE enabled feature Developing with PowerBuilder and Riverton's HOW—a component modeling tool and deployment framework On the enclosed CD-ROM you'll find: PowerBuilder source code for all examples in the book Software demos Links to Internet resources

Ramesh Chandak and Purshottam Chandak, cofounders of Technology R Us, are well-known authors of books on software development. They are veterans experienced with Powersoft, Microsoft, Oracle, and Java tools and technologies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (July 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471297925
• ISBN-13: 978-0471297925
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,261,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Development Resource, November 6, 1998

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Debora Adams ([e-mail]) (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder 6 Techniques (Paperback)

This book helped me with my development process. I could look at the examples in the book and create my prototype for developing distributed applications with PowerBuilder 6 on time! It has helped me build a relationship with my current client. The book has neat tips and tricks for every aspect of development with PowerBuilder.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for PowerBuilder Developer, October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder 6 Techniques (Paperback)

This book is a great resource. Something you want to have besides you while developing PowerBuilder applications. The chapters on distributed development with PB 6 walk you through every step of development. I loved the book.