Advanced dBase IV Programming

Designed for a short course in advanced dBASE programming, this book can also be used to supplement an introductory dBASE programming course. It takes a practical business-oriented approach to effective advanced programming in dBASE. Debugging information, including the use of the powerful on-line debugger, is presented throughout and detailed coverage of multiple-file processing helps students create sophisticated programming systems. Creation and use of user-defined functions (UDFs) are covered as well as error trapping. The book contains illustrations, self-test questions at the end of each chapter and programming exercises that challenge students' skills.