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Overview
For years developers of database systems have relied on Btrieve as their file record manager of choice for PC client-server systems. This robust utility is widely acknowledged as the de facto standard in parts of the software industry where networks and efficient, reliable databases are critical, such as finance and accounting. However, many facets of Btrieve have remained undocumented. Until this book.
Btrieve Complete shows everything you need to know for designing better programs using Btrieve and for troubleshooting and maintaining current systems. The first part of the book details how Btrieve organizes and manages data. Part two of the book guides you through the file and index formats of Btrieve, information that is difficult for programmers and administrators to obtain.
You'll learn about:
- Btrieve's indexing methods
- the Application Programming Interface
- the undocumented file layout
- header page content
- data corruption prevention and repair
- optimal system configuration.
In short, you'll discover how to get the best out of Btrieve.0201483262B04062001
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A book/disk package on the file managing utility, offering information on designing programs using Btrieve, troubleshooting, and maintaining current systems. Demonstrates how Btrieve organizes and manages data, explains the file and index formats of the utility, and covers indexing methods, Btrieve's API, the undocumented file layout, data corruption prevention and repair, and optimal system configuration. The accompanying disk contains source code and utilities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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Meet the Author
Jim Kyle is cofounder and research director of Automation Resources, Inc., in Oklahoma City. He is a contributing editor and columnist for Windows Tech Journal, and coauthored PC Interrupts, Second Edition, Network Interrupts, and Undocumented DOS, Second Edition.
He is a recognized expert on a wide range of programming topics. He writes a column in Windows Tech Journal and has written or contributed to several Addison-Wesley books, including PC Interrupts, Network Interrupts, and Undocumented DOS.
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