Visual C++ developers who want to take advantage of Visual C++'s database connectivity to create high-speed, commercial-quality graphic front ends for a variety of desktop and client-server database applications.
Access developers who have found that they need more control over their data display and forms than is afforded by the different versions of Access. Visual C++ database applications also consume far fewer Windows resources than equivalent Access applications.
Visual Basic developers who want to take advantage of Visual C++'s automated access to the Windows APIs, gain function callback capability, and manipulate pointers.
Developers of xBase and Paradox applications who need to create industrial-strength, 32-bit database front ends running under Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.5x.
Users and developers of proprietary GUI front-end development systems who are tired of paying substantial per-seat licensing fees for each client workstation attached to the server.
You will need experience with Visual C++ or one of the traditional PC programming languages for Windows, such as Microsoft or Borland C or C++, Turbo Pascal for Windows, or the Windows version of SmallTalk.
You will need Microsoft Visual C++, running on Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT with appropriate hardware and sufficient resources.
Prior experience in basic database design would be helpful.
The latest professional techniques in front-end and database design.
An arsenal of real-world solutions to speed your development.
Troubleshooting methods to put a stalled project back on track.
Detailed explanations of the theories behind the practical solutions.
