PowerBuilder Beginner's Guide

Author: Gong Tao
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: PowerBuilder 9.0 was developed to meet user needs. As a new-generation database development platform, it provides users with a complete visual development environment, enabling them to complete application development work in a very effortless and friendly environment. This book, while explaining various application operations, also includes step-by-step instruction and analysis of practical examples. It covers all key points of PowerBuilder applications, with a broad scope of knowledge, strong organization, clear and detailed steps, and ease of operation. The book introduces all aspects of using PowerBuilder 9.0 to develop applications in a step-by-step manner, guiding beginners on how to use PB for application development. The book is divided into 12 chapters, covering PowerBuilder's new features and integrated development environment; how to connect to various data sources in PowerBuilder; the PowerScript scripting language; how to manage databases in PowerBuilder; how to design windows, menus, and data windows in PowerBuilder; how to use PowerBuilder's common controls; PowerBuilder's data pipe features; how to use PowerBuilder's API to call program functionality developed in other languages; how to debug and publish applications in PowerBuilder; and Chapter 12 introduces, through a complete example, how to use PowerBuilder to implement application development. The book is rich in content, with a gradual and in-depth explanation, concise and clear expression, making it a valuable reference for beginners.