Visual FoxPro Programming Tutorial

Author: Yu Wenfang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: VisualFoxPro6.00 (abbreviated as VFP) is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft for the Windows environment. It is characterized by comprehensive data management functions, a rich set of tools, a user-friendly interface, and full compatibility. In terms of programming, it provides a visual, object-oriented development tool that adopts object-oriented and event-driven programming concepts, making programming more convenient and efficient. VFP allows for the easy development of various database applications (MIS systems) and is one of the most popular database programming languages in the world. This book focuses on VisualFoxPro6.0, introducing the fundamental theories of relational database management systems and the development of applied systems. The book consists of 12 chapters, including VFP basics, table creation and operations, structured programming in VFP, fundamentals of object-oriented programming, form creation and operations, database and multi-table operations, SQL language, queries and views, menu design, report and label design, 'Example—Design of Student Score Management System,' and data sharing in network environments. When detailing VFP, the book strives to be easy to understand and approachable. The content is arranged progressively and is closely tied to practical applications. It places special emphasis on cultivating students' programming skills. For teaching convenience, each chapter includes a large number of exercises. At the end of the book, there are appendices on VFP commands, functions, properties, events, and methods. This book is accompanied by a 'Task-Driven VFP Experimental CAI System,' where each experimental task is carefully designed to help improve students' practical programming skills and effectively reduce the workload of instructors during hands-on guidance. This book can serve as a textbook for students in various higher education institutions learning VFP programming, as well as a reference for computer users and beginners in computer technology.