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Summary: I got $... worth
Review: First, I am only about a 1/3 of the way through the book, so things may get better or worse. I am not impressed with the lack of an examples CD. The sections you do code are so abbreviated, its hard to catch up. Furthermore, the example on Chapter 3 generates an error on my system and I have gone step-by-step a number of times thinking I missed something. The support page on the web is lacking and had the author/publisher bothered to better detail the examples, or include them on a CD, I wouldnt be having the problems I am. Where I -am- impressed is the way thd author writes. Clearly he knows VB Database Programming and is eager to show it. I just wish he'd be a bit more thorough in his examples. Its almost as though he wrote this guide in a hurry. I'm still working on finishing the book and the examples. So far, all I see here are glowing reviews and I wanted to share my experience. Paul Bussiere
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Summary: I got $... worth
Review: First, I am only about a 1/3 of the way through the book, so things may get better or worse. I am not impressed with the lack of an examples CD. The sections you do code are so abbreviated, its hard to catch up. Furthermore, the example on Chapter 3 generates an error on my system and I have gone step-by-step a number of times thinking I missed something. The support page on the web is lacking and had the author/publisher bothered to better detail the examples, or include them on a CD, I wouldnt be having the problems I am. Where I -am- impressed is the way thd author writes. Clearly he knows VB Database Programming and is eager to show it. I just wish he'd be a bit more thorough in his examples. Its almost as though he wrote this guide in a hurry. I'm still working on finishing the book and the examples. So far, all I see here are glowing reviews and I wanted to share my experience. Paul Bussiere
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Summary: I got more than I expected!
Review: I bought this book from a local vendor, not Amazon.com because I was in a hurry and needed a good reference right then. I was looking for something more advanced and because it was from the "For Dummies" series, I was afraid I was wasting my money. I already knew a lot of what was covered in the book but I was surprised at how much I didn't know! The examples are easy to follow and easy to reference. And the author covers a surprising amount of detail in such a short read. I would recommend this book to all beginners and intermediate level VB programmers.
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Summary: I got more than I expected!
Review: I bought this book from a local vendor, not Amazon.com because I was in a hurry and needed a good reference right then. I was looking for something more advanced and because it was from the "For Dummies" series, I was afraid I was wasting my money. I already knew a lot of what was covered in the book but I was surprised at how much I didn't know! The examples are easy to follow and easy to reference. And the author covers a surprising amount of detail in such a short read. I would recommend this book to all beginners and intermediate level VB programmers.
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Summary: Great intro to DB programming on VB6
Review: I found this book very useful on my VB projects for school but It could be better. So, if you are new to Database programming this is a good starting point.
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Summary: It's a VB database programming appetizer
Review: I've been programming for several years. Did most of my work in MS Access, and Quick Basic before that. Access had spoiled me as far as writing small client/server programs. I was looking for something to introduce me into the world of Database Programming in VB. This book, surprisingly, does a pretty good job. I was looking for something to get me started with ADO as well as some of the newer VB technologies, such as WebClasses - a subject I knew nothing about. The book did a fairly good job. It doesn't go in depth into any of the subjects, but gives you enough to wet your appetite, which is what I hoped out of it. If you're looking for something to introduce you to the world of database programming using VB, this may be the one you want. Let's face it - compared to other programming books, you can't beat the price.
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Summary: Create high-performance database applications today!
Review: Packed with real-world examples and plain-English explanations, this friendly guide cuts through the jargon and shows you step-by-step how to create powerful database applications in Visual Basic 6. From designing interfaces and reports to providing Web access, you'll soon be programming like a database pro! Discover how to: *Craft user-friendly interfaces and robust reports *Automate programming with built-in tools *Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX *Develop ASP and IIS applications *Transition from DAO to ADO
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Summary: Dummies book makes you feel like one
Review: There was a lot of theory, but not all that much instruction that could be applied outside this book's carefully designed examples. With the increasing popularity, I spend quite a bit of time flipping through it, trying to give it a chance. As a computer instructor, I wouldn't suggest it.
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Summary: Great book for the beginning VB6 DB programmer
Review: This book was very helpful and informative. It clearly explains RDO, DAO, and ADO technologies. There are lots of good examples for everything, and I didn't find any errors in the code either. This book covered a lot of territory in just 350 pages. It can't teach you everything, but it does introduce you to the 'world of database programming in Visual Basic 6.' I would recommend this book to both the novice and experienced programmer. I have 7 years experience in everything from Mainframe to client/server, and I learned a lot. I am fairly new to VB, though. RGG
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Summary: Great book for the beginning VB6 DB programmer
Review: This book was very helpful and informative. It clearly explains RDO, DAO, and ADO technologies. There are lots of good examples for everything, and I didn't find any errors in the code either. This book covered a lot of territory in just 350 pages. It can't teach you everything, but it does introduce you to the 'world of database programming in Visual Basic 6.' I would recommend this book to both the novice and experienced programmer. I have 7 years experience in everything from Mainframe to client/server, and I learned a lot. I am fairly new to VB, though. RGG
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