Teach Yourself PowerBuilder 4 in 14 Days


Book Description

The reader will come away from this book with a solid understanding of the capabilities of PowerBuilder, the development techniques that are used to developPowerbuilder applications, and the way to make effective use of PowerBuilder as an Application Generator.




Developing PowerBuilder 4 Applications


Book Description

This book offers a hands-on introduction to all aspects of development with PowerBuilder. Providing a practical overview of database interfacing and user interface design, the book contains problems and then a walk through the solutions step-by-step while, in the process, teaching all the essential techniques for building successful client/server applications.




PowerBuilder 6.0 Unleashed


Book Description

While there are a number of PowerBuilder books now on the market, few provide truly comprehensive coverage of PowerBuilder. This book utilizes the successful structure of the "Unleashed" series to provide a comprehensive reference. The CD-ROM features source code and examples from the book, plus an application framework, supplementary object libraries, and sample utilities and development tools.




Advanced PowerBuilder 4? Techniques


Book Description

Describes how to develop enterprise solutions Covers full development life cycle for PowerBuilder applications Covers testing and migration of PowerBuilder applications Includes working examples and source code Disk includes source code for tab folder interface, sample code using the ORCA API, and helpful developer utilities Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques goes way beyond the scope of PowerBuilder documentation and most books on the subject, and covers all areas of version 4 including: Complete coverage of interfaces to other applications and systems, including Microsoft's Messaging API (MAPI), VIM, PVCS control software, the Open Repository CASE API (ORCA), and Windows SDK Three-tier architectures, TP monitors, and gateways Data pipelines, OLE 2, ODBC, and multiplatform issues About BSG BSG is a leading IT services company for the next generation. BSG's Stransformation (Strategy Transformed into Action) approach combines client/server systems integration, consulting, technology transfer, and education. Led by its Chairman and CEO, Steven G. Papermaster, BSG partners with companies worldwide in applying emerging technologies to meet changing business needs. Founded in 1987, BSG now has seven offices throughout the United States.Everything you need to know about PowerBuilder(r) version 4, the latest release of the most popular development tool for high-performance client/server applications. Advanced PowerBuilder 4 Techniques is the ultimate insider's guide to developing PowerBuilder applications. Written by a team with extensive experience in software development, this essential resource gives you access to the advanced tips and techniques usually discovered only after accumulating years of programming experience. Programmers, systems developers, and project managers will find this book indispensable in developing powerful object-based database applications with PowerBuilder version 4.




PowerBuilder 9


Book Description

Annotation Advanced guide to distributed applications using PowerBuilder 9. This book addresses development Web and Intranet-based systems, including Web Services, Portals, Application-Servers, XML, and Mobile Access. Content provides both specific implementation techniques and architectural patterns for distributed application development. PowerBuilder 9, to be released Q4 2002, introduces many highly-anticipated distributed development features including support for Web Services and Java application servers. Version 9 of PowerBuilder introduces many features designed specifically to blend the traditional strength of PowerBuilder as a rapid Client/Server application development tool with the new emerging models for distributed application development. PowerBuilder developers need PowerBuilder-specific information on interacting with Java application servers, such as WebSphere, WebLogic, and Sybases Enterprise Application Server (EAServer), and Web Service development. This book presents the new capabilities of PowerBuilder 9 along with the architecture and patterns required to create distributed systems in PowerBuilder. William Green and his team of writers are among the most prominent members of the Sybase community, having helped found TeamSybase in 1994. They have written and served on the advisory boards for every major PowerBuilder publication and have authored three books -- PowerBuilder 5 Object-Oriented Design and Development, PowerBuilder Foundation Class (PFC), and Secrets of the PowerBuilder Masters. They respond to several hundred newsgroups and listserv postings daily. They are active consultants implementing PowerBuilder-based solutions and serve on key community advisory panels within Sybase.




Jaguar Development with PowerBuilder 7


Book Description

Code samples guide developers through the processes of building an application with Powerbuilder 7, with demonstrations on how skills in Internet and distributed technologies can be gained using Jaguar CTS and PowerDynamo. Drawings, tables, screen shots included.




Professional PowerBuilder Programming


Book Description

A tutorial designed for programmers familiar with Powerbuilder who are now interested in learning more sophisticated client-server applications. The book provides advanced techniques and concepts for the Powerbuilder 4.0 programmer including multiple document interfacing, SQL and Datawindows techniques, and User Objects. CD contains exercises and applications.




PowerBuilder


Book Description

Coverage ranges from the basics to building full-scale systems. Readers are shown step-by-step how to design an application and set up the PowerBuilder development environment; create a window/menu interface; build windows, menus and data windows; debug and refine code; build common functions and user objects; distribute applications; and use Powerbuilder for database administration.




PowerBuilder 9


Book Description

Over a decade ago PowerBuilder introduced the idea of rapid Client/Server application development and, for much of that time, was the leader in both technology and sales in the enterprise development market. Although PowerBuilder has lost significant market share to Visual Basic and Delphi, it still enjoys an intensely loyal developer community of close to 300,000. Version 9 of PowerBuilder continues the tradition of introducing leading-edge technology to these developers. PowerBuilder 9 Client/Server Development zeroes in on the most important aspects of building client/server applications in PowerBuilder, including PBNI (native interface), PFC (foundation classes), and database connectivity.




InfoWorld


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