Thanks to Visual Basic 6, developing complete client/server database applications is easier than ever. If you′d like to take advantage of Visual Basic 6′s powerful database application development tools, we recommend you pick up a copy of
Visual Basic 6 Database Programming. The book′s detailed instructions, practical, real–world examples, and expert insights make it the most comprehensive guide available on Visual Basic 6. Topics covered include DAO, RDO, ADO, ODBC, and OLE DB.
The bonus CD–ROM features all the code samples from the book. You also get demo and trial versions of programs such as ButtonMaker, InputPro, Calendar Widgets, VBAssist, and much more.
Visual Basic® 6 Database Programming Master Visual Basic's Latest Database Application Development Tools With its new support for ActiveX Data Objects and OLE DB COM interfaces, Visual Basic 6 makes it easier than ever to develop complete client/server database applications and manage a wide variety of data sources. With expert advice from John W. Fronckowiak and David J. Helda, you'll quickly take complete command of DAO, RDO, ADO, ODBC, and OLE DB and learn how to select the data access methodology most appropriate for the application you want to deploy. Working Solutions for Everyday Programming Challenges
- Set up networks for database access applications
- Design database applications for optimal performance with DAO
- Create database server cursors, connections, and queries using RDO
- Master the new ActiveX Data Objects API
- Access server–side database data sources easily using ODBC
- Develop data access bridges for documents, e–mail, spreadsheets, COM components, and other sources with OLE DB
- Use DHTML to increase the functionality of your applications
Covers Access 97, SQL Server 7, and Oracle8 Databases CD–ROM includes all code examples from the book, plus:
- FarPoint Technologies, Inc. trials ButtonMaker, Calendar ObjX, ListPro, Spread, TabPro, and InputPro
- Sheridan Software Systems, Inc. demos ActiveListBar, ActiveThreed, ActiveTreeView, Calendar Widgets, Data Widgets, Designer Widgets, and VBAssist trial
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