Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies

Packed with proven, step–by–step programming techniques
Hands–on tips for maximizing the powerful VB6 database tools
Create high–performance database applications starting today! Packed with real–world examples and plain–English explanations, this friendly guide cuts through the jargon and shows you step–by–step how to create powerful database applications in Visual Basic 6. From designing interfaces and reports to providing Web access, you'll soon be programming like a database pro!
Discover how to: Craft user–friendly interfaces and robust reports Automate programming with built–in tools Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX Develop ASP and IIS applications Transition from DAO to ADO
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
PART I: The Basics of Databases.
Chapter 1: The Big Picture: Visual Basic′s Database Features.
Chapter 2: Databases 101: How Databases Work.
PART II: Making a Connection.
Chapter 3: Getting Connected with Data Controls and the Data Form Wizard.
Chapter 4: Using the Data Environment Designer.
Chapter 5: A Collection of Connections.
PART III: Contacting the User.
Chapter 6: Reports –– Plain and Fancy.
Chapter 7: Designing a User Interface.
PART IV: Building a New Database.
Chapter 8: Creating and Manipulating a New Database.
Chapter 9: Validating and Indexing Your Data.
Chapter 10: Creating Custom, Data–Bound ActiveX UserControls.
PART V: Th e Internet Connection.
Chapter 11: Translating Windows Applications to Web Pages: Using the ActiveX Document Migration Wizard.
Chapter 12: Mixing HTML and VB: Active Server Pages.
Chapter 13: IIS Applications: Moving Beyond ASP.
PART VI: Hands–On Programming.
Chapter 14: Doing It Yourself: Data Access Programming.
Chapter 15: Acronym Soup: ADO, DAO, RDO, UDA.
Chapter 16: Focus on ADO.
Chapter 17: Killing Bugs.
PART VII: Working with Queries.
Chapter 18: Automatic SQL: Using the Query Designer.
Chapter 19: A Brief Dictionary of SQL.
PART VIII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Add–Ons.
Chapter 21: Ten Topics that Don′t Fit Elsewhere in the Book (But Are Important).
Index.
Book Registration Information.

Nota biograficzna:
Richard Mansfield, the former editor of Compute! magazine, is the author of more than 20 computer book bestsellers, including Visual Studio 6 For Dummies and Visual InterDev Bible. Nickolas Landry, who supplied the technical review, is an MCSD and a Microsoft Regional Director.

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Packed with proven, step–by–step programming techniques
Hands–on tips for maximizing the powerful VB6 database tools
Create high–performance database applications starting today! Packed with real–world examples and plain–English explanations, this friendly guide cuts through the jargon and shows you step–by–step how to create powerful database applications in Visual Basic 6. From designing interfaces and reports to providing Web access, you'll soon be programming like a database pro!
Discover how to: Craft user–friendly interfaces and robust reports Automate programming with built–in tools Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX Develop ASP and IIS applications Transition from DAO to ADO
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
Get smart! www.dummies.com Download code from this book in the resource area Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books