Database Application Fundamentals: Visual FoxPro 6.0

Author: Li Hong, Chief Editor
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: With the development of the information society, people's demand for information has been increasing. This has brought about the issue of how to effectively manage and use information. Due to the powerful functions and wide range of applications of computers, they have become an indispensable tool for managing information. Visual FoxPro 6.0 can create artistic enterprise database solutions and provides a powerful, object-oriented environment designed for database structure and application development. Whether it's organizing information, running, querying, creating integrated relational database systems, or writing comprehensive database management applications for end users, it provides all the tools needed to manage data. The powerful features of Visual FoxPro 6.0 can assist users in any aspect of application or database development. These are reflected in performance, system resource utilization, and the design environment:
· Enhanced project and database management
· Simpler application development
· Improved debugging tools
· Easier table design and extended data dictionary
· Enhanced query and view design
· Enhanced form functionality and simpler design
· More and better wizards
· Stronger OLE and ActiveX integration
This book focuses on the basic knowledge of Visual FoxPro 6.0 and uses a program throughout the book, explaining both the knowledge of Visual FoxPro 6.0 and the methods and techniques of programming, making it an excellent introductory book. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10-11 were written by Li Zhen, while Chapters 5-9 were written by Li Hong. The entire book is edited by Li Hong and reviewed by Professor Chen Xiaoning. Due to the tight schedule and limited expertise, any inaccuracies are kindly pointed out by experts and readers.
For the convenience of teaching, this book is accompanied by a teaching guide, electronic lesson plans, and answers to exercises (in electronic format). Teachers in need of these materials can download them from the Huaxin Education Resources Network (http://www.hxedu.com.cn) or contact the China Machine Press for free.
Email: ve@phei.com.cn
This book is a rewritten version of the 2002 edition of the national planned teaching material "Database Application Basics—Visual FoxPro 6.0." From an applied perspective, it comprehensively explains the installation process, basic operations, programming fundamentals, creation and usage methods of databases and tables, concepts and creation methods of queries and views, usage methods of controls, creation and management of forms, methods of creating reports and labels, methods of creating menus, application design examples and techniques, etc. The book is rich in examples, includes summaries and exercises at the end of each chapter, and arranges 13 experiments to help readers deepen their understanding of the process, methods, and techniques of software development.
This book highlights the characteristics of vocational education and emphasizes the cultivation of students' skills. It can be used as a teaching material for computer and application majors in secondary vocational schools and is also suitable for computer enthusiasts and relevant training courses. The book is accompanied by an electronic teaching reference package (including a teaching guide, electronic lesson plans, and answers to exercises), details of which can be found in the preface.