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In "Learn to Program Visual Basic Databases," John Smiley provides a solid foundation for the beginning or intermediate user interested in working with database theory and uses this knowledge to create a fully database-enabled Visual Basic application. Smiley's simple, conversational style is entertaining even when he is explaining the most difficult programming principles. The book is classroom-based, and his question and answer format often addresses commonly-asked student queries. Smiley also provides step-by-step instructions for each exercise and handy online references for more information.
The information necessary for integrating Visual Basic programs and databases is incorporated into this book through an application development example.
Chapter 1 - The China Shop Revisited Chapter 2 - Database Primer Chapter 3 - Database Design Chapter 4 - Basic Data Access with the Data Control Chapter 5 - More on Data Access: the Recordset Chapter 6 - More on the Recordset Chapter 7 - Updating the Recordset Chapter 8 - Completing Staff Functions Chapter 9 - Enhancing the User Interface Chapter 10 - Completing the China Shop Program Appendix A: Student Biographies Appendix B: Installing the China Shop Appendix C: The Systems Development Life Cycle
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Posted Mon Jun 12 00:00:00 EDT 2006
I bought this book to introduce myself to database programming. I have a very limited knowledge of programming in ANY language, but wanted to be able to make myself more 'useful' at work, not to mention that there is a project in my office that this book was MADE for. Mr. Smiley made the entire journey through his book interesting, though at times there seemed to be obviously repetitive questions being asked by his 'students'. I feel capable of tackling a project now that has been a problem at work and I have been given that motivation by this book. I would definitely tell ANY beginner to get this book if they are going to be learning how to incorporate database programming into their work.
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Posted Mon Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2004
This is the most tedious book I've ever plowed through. I'm using it for a class, or I'd ask for my money back. The minute amount of useful information included is completely buried in useless drivel masquerading as conversation between an instructor and students. How in the world could anyone imagine that numerous repetitions of 'I asked whether anyone in the class had questions, and Dave asked ...' or 'It looked like we needed a break, so we took a 15 minute break' is helpful in learning to code visual basic? The information is not organized well within chapters, leaving you hunting endlessly among drivel for the nuggets of truth buried there. I had to type my own summary pages up -- 1-2 pages per chapter, by the way -- in order to make any sense out of the book. Don't buy it. Take another course.
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Posted Thu Mar 13 00:00:00 EST 2003
If you enjoy reading novels on databases, then this book is for you. The way John lays this book out is more story-like than a tradional step by step instructional textbook. I feel that it is geared more towards beginners than intermediates. I was extremely dissapointed on his coverage of ADO (ActiveX Data Objects), which is non-existant. However he does exclusivly use DAO, and does a good job of explaing it's use. It all comes down to how you learn best.
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Posted Thu Aug 08 00:00:00 EDT 2002
This book is great if you are a beginner. The explanations of the excercises are very thorough and precise. Enjoyable to read too!
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Posted Sat Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2001
The author leads you through every step of database programming as you follow along with his class. When you finish this book you not only feel comfortable about database programming you get excited about it.
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Posted Sun Jun 17 00:00:00 EDT 2001
The author presents the subject of Viaual Basic database programming as a detailed journal in his teaching classes with dialogs with students. It is like reading a story. He make a boring subject so easy to understand. The book uses an example of setting up a China shop with Visual Basic and database step by step in a very detail way. This books takes you from the very basic database concept to real life application. Highly recommanded.
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Overview
In "Learn to Program Visual Basic Databases," John Smiley provides a solid foundation for the beginning or intermediate user interested in working with database theory and uses this knowledge to create a fully database-enabled Visual Basic application. Smiley's simple, conversational style is entertaining even when he is explaining the most difficult programming principles. The book is classroom-based, and his question and answer format often addresses commonly-asked student queries. Smiley also provides ...