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Summary: An excellent book for both introductory and advanced levels
Review: When I heard that this book about Advantage Database was going to be released, I pre-ordered it and I'm glad I did. It's a great book for both introductory and advanced levels. Jensen and Anderson begin simple, explaining such details as the difference between free tables and data dictionaries and gradually take you through each step of how to set up and use the features of this easy to use database. Graphics show what you should be seeing on your screen. There are examples for commonly used programming languages, such as Delphi, Visual Studio, C#, Java, etc. The most helpful chapters for me, personally, were the ones detailing the use of Advantage SQL. Again, starting simple with good examples and going on to the more advanced. Finally, the end chapters focus on using Advantage with specific languages. If that isn't enough, a CD is included, with all you need to get started. Thank you to Cary Jensen and Loy Anderson for doing an excellent job. This book is a necessary addition to my office library.
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Summary: The guide to maintenance-free multi-user database apps
Review: Whether you're upgrading a BDE app to a client server database or developing a new single-user or scaleable multi-user app, Advantage Database should be at the top of your list of databases to consider. Native Delphi VCL components, ISAM file formats, free local server, easy installation and maintenance-free design make designing and deploying ADS apps a snap. Now with "Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide", Cary Jensen and Loy Anderson have made life even easier. Although the Advantage help file documentation makes an excellent reference, it's no substitute for Jensen and Anderson's step-by-step guide to creating an Advantage database, connecting your app to it and deploying your end product. If you've attended one of Cary Jensen's excellent Advantage Workshop seminars you'll recognize that this intuitive, and easy to read book is based on his well developed course book. If you haven't yet had the benefit of Cary Jensen's Advantage Workshop, you probably won't need it after reading "Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide"! Whether you're an Advantage expert or rookie this book's a keeper as both an introduction and a reference. If you're looking for a low cost, maintenance free, high performance, scaleable database that you can learn to use and deploy in a day, this book and the included companion CD contain everything you need to get started.
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