Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 5 Techniques [Paperback]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471153397 | ISBN-13: 978-0471153399 | Publication Date: October 11, 1996

The ultimate insider's guide to the ultimate object-oriented client/server development tool

Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques gives you detailed coverage of all aspects of PowerBuilder, including all the new enhancements to Version 5. Concentrating as much on the "why" as on the "how to" of developing with PowerBuilder, the authors provide in-depth, practical coverage of:

• Distributed PowerBuilder and PowerBuilder Foundation Class (PFC) Libraries.
• PowerBuilder development environment —DataWindows, Multiple Document Interface, menus, user objects, graphs and reporting, debugging, printing and file I/O.
• Interfaces between PowerBuilder and external tools and resources, such as eMail interfaces, ORCA, OLE Custom Controls (OCXs), and 32-bit DLLs.
• Database connectivity covers ODBC, SQL Anyware, and the various relational database management systems (SQL Server [Microsoft and Sybase], Oracle7, and Informix).
• PowerBuilder software migration, project standards and naming conventions, testing applications, and many other key system administration issues.

On the CD-ROM, you'll find a working demo of ObjectComposer, the PFC application generator, in addition to source code for 16- and 32-bit ORCA. Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques schools you in advanced PowerBuilder tips and techniques that otherwise would take you years of trial and error to learn. It is an indispensable resource for programmers, software developers, and project managers.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Visual programmers have been eagerly awaiting the new release of PowerBuilder, a premier object-oriented application development tool for creating client/server systems. Originally only a Windows development tool, version 5 also works with Macintosh and UNIX. This book covers all areas of PowerBuilder in detail, including the new enhancements of version 5. Also included are working examples of source code on the program's advanced topics and interfaces with other applications and systems.

From the Back Cover

The ultimate insider's guide to the ultimate object-oriented client/server development tool

Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques gives you detailed coverage of all aspects of PowerBuilder, including all the new enhancements to Version 5. Concentrating as much on the "why" as on the "how to" of developing with PowerBuilder, the authors provide in-depth, practical coverage of: Distributed PowerBuilder and PowerBuilder Foundation Class (PFC) Libraries. PowerBuilder development environment --DataWindows, Multiple Document Interface, menus, user objects, graphs and reporting, debugging, printing and file I/O. Interfaces between PowerBuilder and external tools and resources, such as eMail interfaces, ORCA, OLE Custom Controls (OCXs), and 32-bit DLLs. Database connectivity covers ODBC, SQL Anyware, and the various relational database management systems (SQL Server [Microsoft and Sybase], Oracle7, and Informix). PowerBuilder software migration, project standards and naming conventions, testing applications, and many other key system administration issues.

On the CD-ROM, you'll find a working demo of ObjectComposer, the PFC application generator, in addition to source code for 16- and 32-bit ORCA. Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques schools you in advanced PowerBuilder tips and techniques that otherwise would take you years of trial and error to learn. It is an indispensable resource for programmers, software developers, and project managers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 875 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (October 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471153397
• ISBN-13: 978-0471153399
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,409,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Techinques For All PB Developers, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 5 Techniques (Paperback)

This book covers most of the advanced topics such as eMail Interface, ORCA, Network , Performance issues, Administration. The example is very good. Also the basic concepts is covered by this book is an advantage. This is really very good reference for the developer who wants to do more advanced function in their applications.

5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Techinques For All PB Developers, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 5 Techniques (Paperback)

This book covers most of the advanced topics such as eMail Interface, ORCA, Network , Performance issues, Administration. The example is very good. Also the basic concepts is covered by this book is an advantage. This is really very good reference for the developer who wants to do more advanced function in their applications.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Advice and Techniques for all programmers, February 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced PowerBuilder(r) 5 Techniques (Paperback)

I think that this book does an excellent job of pointing out expecially good and especially bad places to put common code. The book gives new programmers explanations for why certain techniques are better than others. I would like to have seen more PFC discussed, but there was not enough room. If they made a PFC Book with advice, I would buy it.