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  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (9 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764506250
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764506253
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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While previous versions of Visual Basic had some database facilities, with Visual Basic 6, Microsoft has created a robust, fully–fledged database programming language. VB6 includes a raft of highly effective database features and tools including hundreds of efficiencies, step–through wizards, and shortcuts that in most cases are extremely easy to understand and master. Among the most important of these are ADO Data Control, Data View window, Query Designer, DataRepeater Control, Data Environment Designer, ActiveX Document Migration Wizard, WebClass Designer, and Visual Data Manager.

Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies is a friendly, no–nonsense guide for programmers already familiar with Visual Basic who want to take advantage of all of version 6’s powerful database features. Packed with real–world examples and plain–English explanations, it cuts through the jargon and shows you, step–by–step, how to:

  • Build professional–looking database programs Craft user–friendly interfaces and robust reports
  • Automate programming with built–in tools
  • Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX
  • Develop ASP and IIS applications
  • Transitions from DAO to ADO
  • Understand how best to use all of VB’s built–in database features
  • Get the most out of VB’s Data Environment Designer
  • Know ho to use SQL

Author Richard Mansfield gives you a solid understanding of what databases are, how they work, and what you can do with them. Then he walks you through all the steps to creating powerful database applications. Topics covered include:

  • Getting connected with data controls and the Data Form Wizard
  • Using the Data Environment Designer
  • Designing a user interface
  • Building a new database from scratch
  • Translating Windows applications to Web pages using ActiveX Document Migration Wizard
  • Combining HTML and VB to create active server pages
  • Creating IIS applications
  • Data access programming
  • Using the Query Designer

Have you been baffled by the alphabet soup of VB6 acronyms? Have you tried other books on the subject and found them sourly lacking in clarity? Don’t despair, relax and let Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies gently ease you into the world of database programming.



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Packed with proven, step–by–step programming techniques

Hands–on tips for maximizing the powerful VB6 database tools

Create high–performance database applications starting today! Packed with real–world examples and plain–English explanations, this friendly guide cuts through the jargon and shows you step–by–step how to create powerful database applications in Visual Basic 6. From designing interfaces and reports to providing Web access, you'll soon be programming like a database pro!

Discover how to: Craft user–friendly interfaces and robust reports Automate programming with built–in tools Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX Develop ASP and IIS applications Transition from DAO to ADO

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very easy to understand, well thought out book. Excellent., 15 Jul 2000
This book is aimed at visual basic programmers of all levels. You do not need to be an expert by any means as the book is carefully written to cater for all levels. You will, however, need to understand visual basic at an entry level. If you can create a basic form with buttons, a text box, perhaps an option box etc, and you can write enough code to make the text box say "My First Program", then you will probably have no problems. If not, I would recommend VISUAL BASIC 5 OR 6 FOR DUMMIES before reading this book.

I bought the book because I have now got to the point where I can write very pretty looking programs, but which are slowed down by my lack of knowledge in database programming. Having flicked through the book, I found a chapter that gave some sample code that did basically what I want to do. I changed it to match my program, and within a minute or two I had achieved exactly what I wanted.

Having now read the rest of the book I can say in all honesty that I found some sections boring, but only because I have no interest in Web programming. I can also say that with the wealth of books on this subject that I considered, I have no hesitation in recommending this one.

I found the book was well laid out and used simple easy to understand language. I think that some other authors should take note of this book. It covers the subject very well indeed. In summary, I would suggest that this is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to learn the power behind visual basic database programming, but without the pre-requirement of being a VIZZY geek. As with all of the "...For Dummies" books that I have read, it is fun, informative and makes you think "That's obvious when you think about it!" To me, that is how a book should be.

Highly recommended, great value and does the job.

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