PowerBuilder 8.0 Development Guide

Author: Yang Xiuzhang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
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The new version of PowerBuilder 8.0 enhances the existing features while comprehensively strengthening EAServer (Enterprise Application Server) integration technology based on N-tier architecture and Web application presentation capabilities. Among them, JaguarCTS and COM/MTS component technologies enable PowerBuilder to tightly integrate with EAServer, rapidly creating powerful business application architectures. PowerBuilder 8.0 is a rapid development tool for database application systems released by Sybase. Compared to previous versions, the new version of PowerBuilder has significantly improved EAServer integration technology based on N-tier architecture and Web application presentation capabilities. This book introduces the basic application development techniques of PowerBuilder 8.0, as well as network application development techniques based on distributed and Web applications, in a clear logical structure, with detailed content, and thorough explanations. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 is PowerBuilder Basics, Part 2 is Core Programming Techniques, and Part 3 is Advanced Application Development Techniques. At the end of the book, readers are provided with frequently used materials in the PowerBuilder application development process. This book is mainly suitable for intermediate to advanced PowerBuilder users with some programming experience. PowerBuilder is a rapid development tool for database front-end applications released by the renowned database vendor Sybase. Since its 1.0 version was released in 1991, PowerBuilder has gained increasing popularity among database developers due to its efficient and quick integrated development environment, simple and user-friendly interface, powerful DataWindow technology, and superior database access capabilities, becoming one of the most popular database front-end development tools today. The current latest version of PowerBuilder is the recently released PowerBuilder 8.0, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of PowerBuilder's release.