Using Powerbuilder 6 (Special Edition Using) [Paperback]

William B. Hayes (Author), Charles A. Wood (Author)

Book Description

Series: Special Edition Using | Publication Date: December 1, 1997

-Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 is a tutorial that teaches how to program and use PowerBuilder 6 in a clear, step-by-step approach. -Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 goes beyond the teaching of other PowerBuilder books by including intermediate to advanced level information that can be referenced later.-New: Among the new features are the additions of notes and tips aimed at people interested in obtaining the Power Builder Certification (CPD). -Expanded: The Tips from the Expert section will be improved and expanded. -New: Features requested by readers as well as new features to PowerBuilder will be added to the book. This will include coverage of the PowerBuilder Foundation Classes, Internet functionality, distributed programming, and more.

• PowerBuilder continues to be one of the primary solutions to creating Client/Server and distributed systems at the corporate level.
• Improved Edition: Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 has been updated to cover all the new features that have been added to PowerBuilder since the release of version 5 as well as adding features requested by our readers.
• Improved Product: PowerBuilder 5 was a limited upgrade to the previous bestselling version 4. Version 5 focused primarily on moving from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95. Since the release of version 5, Powersoft has added key features.
• Special Bonus: Includes coverage of how to become a Certified PowerBuilder Developer (CPD).

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From the Publisher

Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 is a tutorial that teaches how to program and use PowerBuilder 6 in a clear, step-by-step approach. Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 goes beyond the teaching of other PowerBuilder books by including intermediate to advanced level information that can be referenced later. New: Among the new features are the additions of notes and tips aimed at people interested in obtaining the Power Builder Certification (CPD). Expanded: The Tips from the Expert section will be improved and expanded. New: Features requested by readers as well as new features to PowerBuilder will be added to the book. This will include coverage of the PowerBuilder Foundation Classes, Internet functionality, distributed programming, and more.

PowerBuilder continues to be one of the primary solutions to creating Client/Server and distributed systems at the corporate level.

Improved Edition: Special Edition Using PowerBuilder 6 has been updated to cover all the new features that have been added to PowerBuilder since the release of version 5 as well as adding features requested by our readers.

Improved Product: PowerBuilder 5 was a limited upgrade to the previous bestselling version 4. Version 5 focused primarily on moving from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95. Since the release of version 5, Powersoft has added key features.

Special Bonus: Includes coverage of how to become a Certified PowerBuilder Developer (CPD).

Product Details

• Paperback: 850 pages
• Publisher: Que Pub; 1st edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078971437X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789714374
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,462,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good as a reference, Look elsewhere if you're a beginner, March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Using Powerbuilder 6 (Special Edition Using) (Paperback)

While the book is good for referencing topics when you already know PowerBuilder. You might find yourself lost if you're starting out and trying to follow the example from the book. There are points where the figures in the book don't match where you are at that point in the code. Not to mention the fact that the code that you can download is different then the code descibed in the book. Definetly not a book to learn PowerBuilder from.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Needs work., March 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Using Powerbuilder 6 (Special Edition Using) (Paperback)

There are numerous errors throughout which would turn many developers away from PB, especially beginners. I cannot recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just an awful book which makes the project very complicated, February 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Using Powerbuilder 6 (Special Edition Using) (Paperback)

The book does not help beginners at all as it claims to. It assumes a prior knowledge of PB otherwise you get lost. The project which the book takes you through has parts missing when you compare it to the downloadable version. You go crazy trying to figure that out. There are other books out there which are much better. Do not waste your money on it esp beginners as this book will only make you hate PB.