Visual FoxPro Programming Tutorial

Author: Yu Wenfang, Editor-in-Chief
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Features: Visual FoxPro 6.00 (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 coding 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 worldwide. This book primarily focuses on Visual FoxPro 6.0, introducing the fundamental theories of relational database management systems and the development of applied systems. The book consists of 12 chapters, covering 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, "Case Study—Design of Student Score Management System," and data sharing in network environments. When explaining VFP in detail, the book strives to be easy to understand and approachable. The content is arranged progressively and practically, with a strong emphasis on cultivating students' programming skills. For teaching convenience, each chapter includes numerous exercises. Additionally, appendices are provided at the end of the book, covering VFP commands, functions, properties, events, and methods. The book is accompanied by a "Task-Driven VFP Laboratory CAI System," where each experimental task is carefully designed to enhance students' practical programming abilities and effectively reduce the workload of instructors during lab sessions. This book can serve as a textbook for students in various higher education institutions learning VFP programming, as well as a reference for users and beginners in computer technology.