PowerBuilder Retail System Development Example Guide

Author: Xia Xiang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: It is believed that after reading this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of PowerBuilder. While learning to independently develop a commercial software system, they will also master a set of software development methods and database design techniques, avoiding common mistakes often made during development. This book illustrates the entire process of developing commercial software using PowerBuilder through a complete retail store sales software example. From the initial requirement analysis to subsequent database design, programming, and finally project acceptance as well as post-release upgrades and maintenance, every step is described in detail, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the software development process and experience it firsthand. Through systematic study of this example, readers will gain a deeper understanding of PowerBuilder, learn to quickly and independently develop a commercial software system, master a set of software development methods and database design techniques, avoid common errors during development, and lay a foundation for smoothly becoming a senior programmer. This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced PowerBuilder programmers and self-learners, as well as for those lacking practical experience in software development as a reference and guide.