Synopses & Reviews
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.
About the Author
John Smiley has been programming and teaching for over 20 years. He is the president of John Smiley and Associates, a computer consulting firm which serves clients in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. He teaches computer science at Penn State University, the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Holy Family College, and he currently teaches popular online courses on SmartPlanet.
Table of Contents
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