PowerBuilder Programming Fundamentals and Applications

Author: Xiang Yu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a standard vocational college textbook specifically written to implement the spirit of the "Notice on Determining Vocational Colleges to Carry Out Training for Cultivating Skilled and Shortage-Term Talent in Computer Application and Software Technology" and the "Guiding Plan for Cultivating Skilled and Shortage-Term Talent in Computer Application and Software Technology" issued by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Information Industry. The content of the book: This book consists of 13 chapters, 3 appendices, and reference answers to exercises. The main content includes: PowerBuilder integrated development environment and application interface; PowerScript language and its specifications; usage methods of ASA database, database operations in DataWindow library painter, and database connection methods; windows and menus; common controls in windows; DataWindow design techniques; SQL language syntax and usage, cursor usage; DataWindow enhanced objects; PowerBuilder's report and statistical chart usage, generating composite reports; PowerBuilder's data pipeline technology; calling IE browser to access PowerBuilder data tables and handling emails in PowerBuilder; program debugging and publishing techniques; generating installation disks; PowerBuilder data types, operators, and common basic functions; properties, events, and functions of windows, menus, DataWindows, and DataWindow controls; finally, reference answers to some exercises. Features of the book: 1. A complete and practical database system development example runs through the entire book, making understanding effortless and easy to master; 2. Highly reflects the moderate theoretical depth, practical guidance, and comprehensive application; 3. The database examples in the book serve as a database system template, which can be slightly modified for personal use; 4. The development process of the examples is detailed and clear, enabling "learning by doing" and practical application; 5. Exercises are provided after each chapter to facilitate testing and consolidating learning outcomes, ensuring timely application. Scope of Application: Textbooks for computer majors and related disciplines in vocational colleges nationwide.