Visual FoxPro 6.0 Basic Tutorial

Author: Wang Zhong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The book adopts a (illustrated and textual) format, following the principle of "explaining fundamental concepts clearly, progressing step-by-step, simplifying complex topics, and emphasizing practicality." It combines numerous practical and diverse examples to introduce object-oriented programming concepts, guiding readers to gradually master the basic operations of Visual FoxPro 6.0 and object-oriented programming methods, enabling them to independently develop small-scale application systems. To facilitate teaching and self-study, the book includes a wealth of examples and exercises, making it an ideal basic textbook for undergraduate courses on database knowledge, with a recommended course duration of 40 hours.
This book is designed for beginners in databases, using Visual FoxPro 6.0 as the foundation and database applications as the guiding principle. It introduces fundamental database knowledge, the basic components of the Visual FoxPro 6.0 database, and basic table operations, as well as the use of sorting, indexing, statistics, queries, and reports. It systematically covers the programming methods of the Visual FoxPro 6.0 database and provides detailed explanations of advanced usage, such as form design, menu design, and the use of form controls. Finally, it illustrates the general approach to database application system development through a comprehensive example.
The book is clear and rigorous in its concepts, with a well-structured layout. It includes numerous exercises and examples, making it both suitable for teaching and self-study. It can serve as a general textbook for universities or as a reference book for computer enthusiasts engaged in self-study.