You can make the transition to object - oriented programming and reap its benefits - faster development, easier maintenance, higher quality, and increased adaptability - quickly and easily with this concise and lively introduction to OOP geared specifically for FoxPro programmers. The book explains object - oriented programming terminology and concepts in simple, direct language, using real - world examples, helpful diagrams, and creative illustrations to clarify explanations. Each term is illustrated with Visual FoxPro code so you can see exactly how to use object - oriented concepts in your applications.

Looking for that perfect book that combines the proper amounts of OOP theory and real-world practical wisdom, all from the Visual FoxPro point of view? Look no further. You know how to create your own base classes, and you know that VFP doesn't support multiple inheritance. But you're looking for a guiding hand to take you to the next step. Covers multi-tiered architecture, OO design patterns, object metrics, and a whole section on OO requirements, modeling, and design, including the UML.

Beginning with a review of the software itself and the new visual interface that this version of the software supports, this book continues with a look at Object-Oriented programming and design in the FoxPro environment, and OLE and DDE to application integration, and finishes with a comprehensive section on producing production ready applications. CD contains full source code from the examples in the book.

Client-Server Applications with Visual FoxPro KEY FEATURES ● Explain all features of Visual FoxPro in a step-by-step manner. ● Various commands, functions and features of Visual FoxPro are explained in detail and illustrated through practical examples. ● Provides several useful tips for an efficient use of Visual FoxPro. ● Explains Triggers, Referential Integrity, Data Buffering and Transactions in easy-to-understand language Object-Oriented Programming with Visual FoxPro explained in detail. DESCRIPTION Book is based on Visual FoxPro 9 version 6, 7 or 8, as any important command, function or feature not supported in prior versions is clearly stated in the book. The book is organised into 23 chapters and each chapter covers a distinct set of topics. If you are familiar with Visual FoxPro, you may read the chapters in any sequence; however, beginners are advised to read the book from beginning to end. The book covers almost all commands, functions and features of Visual FoxPro. shown with actual screen images of Visual FoxPro 9, running under Windows XP. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The objective of this book is to help you to become proficient in Visual FoxPro. DBMS (Database Management System) software and its applications are explained in a simple and easy to understand manner. The style adopted in the book will help to learn Visual FoxPro in a step-by-step mode. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge about database management or Visual FoxPro. All you require, beside this book, is Visual FoxPro installed on a Windows PC. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Book is developed for people who want to learn Visual Foxpro in a relatively short time. It will prove an asset to both fresher as well as experienced computer users and will serve as a solid foundation in making them good and efficient programmers of tomorrow. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Visual FoxPro 2. Tables 3. Locating and Editing Data 4. Modify Structure, Memo & General Fields and File Utilities 5. Memory Variables, Date, Time and Mathematical Functions 6. Sorting and Indexing Tables 7. Programming with Visual FoxPro 8. Useful Functions, Commands and Error Handling 9. Creating Forms 10. Using Form Controls and Creating Visual Classes 11. Creating Reports and Label 12. Creating Windows and Menus 13. Validation Rules, Triggers and Referential Integrity 14. Query Designer and SQL-SELECT 15. Using Views and Accessing Remote Data 16. Organising an Application through Project Manager 17. Data Buffering and Transactions 18. Using Object-Oriented Programming with Visual FoxPro 19. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 20. Visual FoxPro Development Productivity Tools 21. Interfacing Visual FoxPro with Other Software Package 22. Miscellaneous Commands, Functions and Tips 23. Creating Help File

If you're simply curious about what .NET offers, this book provides a strong overview of the .NET Framework and the C# and Visual Basic .NET languages, helping you to assess these new technologies through the lens of Visual FoxPro. If you're already "sold" and are ready to learn specifics about how to use .NET in your software development projects, this book provides plenty of "how to", "step-by-step" and "best practices" information that will help you climb the .NET learning curve and get up and running quickly.

Visual FoxPro is the perfect front end for client-server applications. Its robust user interface, native local data engine and integral hooks into binding with remote data sources, and rich object model, combined with the powerful SQL Server database engine are an unbeatable combination. But with power and flexibility comes potential complexity. "Client-Server Applications with Visual FoxPro and SQL Server" teaches users how to put these two powerful tools together and take advantage of the best features of both.