Visual C++ developers who want to take advantage of Visual C++'s database connectivity to create high-speed, commercial-quality graphic front ends for a variety of desktop and client-server database applications.
Access developers who have found that they need more control over their data display and forms than is afforded by the different versions of Access. Visual C++ database applications also consume far fewer Windows resources than equivalent Access applications.
Visual Basic developers who want to take advantage of Visual C++'s automated access to the Windows APIs, gain function callback capability, and manipulate pointers.
Developers of xBase and Paradox applications who need to create industrial-strength, 32-bit database front ends running under Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.5x.
Users and developers of proprietary GUI front-end development systems who are tired of paying substantial per-seat licensing fees for each client workstation attached to the server.
What Will You Need to Use This Book?
You will need experience with Visual C++ or one of the traditional PC programming languages for Windows, such as Microsoft or Borland C or C++, Turbo Pascal for Windows, or the Windows version of SmallTalk.
You will need Microsoft Visual C++, running on Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT with appropriate hardware and sufficient resources.
Prior experience in basic database design would be helpful.
What Will You Gain from This Book?
The latest professional techniques in front-end and database design.
An arsenal of real-world solutions to speed your development.
Troubleshooting methods to put a stalled project back on track.
Detailed explanations of the theories behind the practical solutions.
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