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PowerBuilder is a leading database-independent programming tool used by many organizations for developing client/server applications. This book is a solid introduction to the PowerBuilder language and environment, offering advice on a design style and programming practice as well as providing instruction on the product itself. ... Read more

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Very GoodFor Non Programmer
This is a good books for non programmer who wish to learn client server programming on Power Builder. By learning this book , the non programmer will pick up the client server programming knowledge in a pretty shortperiod of time. We strongly recommend any non programmer, who wish to learnpower builder to read this book. It is great to have one. Enjoy reading andhope to see everyone be a certified power builder programmer.

Very GoodFor Non Programmer
This is a good books for non programmer who wish to learn client server programming on Power Builder. By learning this book , the non programmer will pick up the client server programming knowledge in a pretty shortperiod of time. We strongly recommend any non programmer, who wish to learnpower builder to read this book. It is great to have one. Enjoy reading andhope to see everyone be a certified power builder programmer.

A well written book--a nice resource
The book is a great resourse for beginners.The book has an excellent introduction on client/server technology and object-oriented programming.The authors did an excellent job to keep it simple and easy to follow atthe same time very effectively explained some very complicated concepts. Though the scope is introduction to PowerBuilder but it can be a good readfor experienced programmers. The book also has a tutorial that gives a morehands on approach.I enjoyed the book very much and do recommend toanybody thinking to learnPowerBuilder. ... Read more

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PowerBuilder (r) for power users.

This latest edition of the #1 guide to advanced PowerBuilder techniques reveals powerful solutions to hard-core programming problems. From building business logic with User Objects, to creating layout forms with the HTML DataWindow, it offers step-by-step guidance on mastering the latest features of PowerBuilder 7. And, like its critically-acclaimed predecessor, it is loaded with proven, hard-to-find programming techniques, ready-to-run code, and real-world examples.

The authors show how to:
* Develop applications using PowerBuilder's new and improved user interface
* Program using PowerBuilder Foundation Classes
* Build advanced applications with integrated Internet tools
* Develop robust, scaleable distributed applications with Jaguar CTS
* Develop Distributed PowerBuilder (DPB) applications
* Interface with Microsoft Messaging API, Open Repository CASE API, Word, Excel, Windows SDK, and version control software
* Solve network and performance problems
* Test and debug PowerBuilder applications

CD-ROM includes:
* Source code from the book
* HOW 3. ... Read more

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Excellent PB7 reference for developers of all skill levels
This is an excellent resource for Powerbuilder developers.Though the title indicates that it's for advanced users, I think that any developer will find this book to be quite useful... so don't let the word"advanced" intimidate you (the first part of the book covers thebasics, if you need a review).On the other hand, those developers whohave been using powerbuilder since the days of the dinosaur will get a lotout of this book.The author covers several advanced development issuesthat aren't discussed in most PB books.This book is well written &organized, and has a ton of examples.Highly recommended. ... Read more

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This book is an introduction to all the tools in Powersoft's Enterprise series, including the main tool, PowerBuilder, The PowerBuilder Construction Kit will give readers the tools they need to build applications on any platform. It introduces basic concepts, and shows how to create an actual application, debug it, and prepare it for final release. ... Read more

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Covers all aspects of PowerBuilder from the PowerBuilder Desktop to advanced data handling, automated transactions, SQL programming, OOP programming, DataWindows, and Database Painter. Original. (Intermediate). ... Read more

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Here is a fast, practical "hands-on" introduction to writing bulletproof client/server applications with PowerBuilder from PowerSoft. Mahler doesn't only teach PowerBuilder, but also the object-oriented, client/server and database concepts you need to be successful. The guide covers both the Desktop and Enterprise editions of PowerBuilder. ... Read more

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Una forma sencilla de aprender lo basico de power builder
El libro lo lleva de la mano en el aprendizaje de Power Builder, inclusive aun mejor que los propios manuales integrados al paquete original, es muy recomendable para quien se inicia y quiere construir una aplicacióntotalmente funcional desde el principio ... Read more

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Dont settle for being a PowerBuilder user. Become a PowerBuilder master with PowerBuilder® 6: A Developers Guide. This comprehensive tutorial and reference features the expert knowledge and advice of Certified PowerBuilder Developer and leading authority David McClanahan.

PowerBuilder® 6: A Developers Guide is loaded with essential information every serious developer should know. Youll get in-depth instruction on basic subjects like painters and windows as well as more advanced topics like embedded SQL, multitiered applications, objects, Internet development, and more. The book even covers the Certified PowerBuilder Developer exam.

The CD-ROM includes all example files and source code contained in the book and links to relevant Web sites. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Excellent, a direct path to PowerBuilder programming.
We just completed a week training with this book (though we're using PowerBuilder 8), with updates provided by the author. The entire class was up to speed so that on the 5th day, we were actually working on the new application system. As we worked through the examples in the book, I kept seeing examples of functions that we had planned and would need in the application, so I started cutting and pasting the code, objects and sometimes entire windows into our new application. I'd guess that as much as 70-80% of the completed application will be derived directly from this material, so in my view, the book proved worth it's weight in gold (training and function for our company). The support and advice from the website has been very useful also. In all, highly recommended, has saved us weeks if not months of development time.

Good Paperweight.
Although this book provides a mildly structured approach to attacking powerbuilder, it lacks any qualitites one should look for as a developer.Index is lacking, poor examples, the order in which it presents its information is rather poor.Highlights of the book: it doesn't go in depth with much, and were it not so poorly written, it could be a good beginners manual.

Lacking in total usefullness
If you purchase this book hoping to use the CD to follow the examples; DON'T.I tried to install the material following the author's instructions and had no success.When I e-mailed the author with an description of theerror message; I received a non-response.I now have 1200 pages thatshould be tied to a working database to assist me in my development whichnow will not happen.Wait for the movie.

The Best I've Found
I am relatively new to PowerBuilder having been in an actual production environment (outside of college) for about 7 months now and have read everything I can find on PowerBuilder.This is by far the best book I havebeen able to find.The author explains its capabilities clearly and theexamples actually match the lesson.Far too often the examples brieflytouch the subject and you finish a book no better off than when you began. Not so with this one.I highly recommend it for beginning PowerBuilderdevelopers.

A must have for developers of all levels!
PowerBuilder 6 A Developer's Guide is a must have. There are example code with real world solutions to real world applications.You can immediately piece together a complete system by using the techniques used in the manysample applications provided on the enclosed CD.

The CD is packed withsample applications, code, and reference material, as well as links to theauthor's Web site.Good luck! ... Read more

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PowerBuilder is a client-server computer language that is a choice of tools among much of corporate America. In a question-and-answer format, this book looks at PowerBuilder 5.0 from the developer's point of view. All aspects of PowerBuilder programming are covered, including the installation of the developing environment, the application, library, datawindow, and windowpainters, as well as maximizing efficiency of code. ... Read more

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Serving as an introduction to the PowerBuilder developer who has no experience of distributed technologies or Jaguar CTS, this book focuses on component development using Jaguar with PowerBuilder and shows what it takes to build an application.Code samples to guide developers in each step of the process are included, demonstrating how skills in Internet and distributed technologies can be gained using Jaguar CTS and PowerDynamo.This book covers all of the steps involved in applications development, from setting up the development environment to deploying a production application.Amazon.com Review
Written for the PowerBuilder programmer or IS manager, Jaguar Development with PowerBuilder 7 shows off the strengths of Sybase Enterprise Applications Server (EAS) and Jaguar CTS to create scalable database applications in PowerBuilder.

This book focuses on several aspects of the new PowerBuilder. First it explains the advantages of Jaguar CTS for distributed computing. Sections on transaction processing and resource management (for database connections and object pooling) show why PowerBuilder components get a new lease on life for today's enterprise through Jaguar. Early chapters show off the strengths of Jaguar CTS (which Sybase is bringing to all major platforms, including Linux). There's coverage of common administrative tasks, such as installing components on the server.

Later sections are geared more toward the PowerBuilder programmer. The author provides a guide to creating Jaguar-compliant PowerBuilder objects that will run on the middle tier. Sections on database support show off how to use DataStore to retrieve records from databases on the server. There isn't much on creating HTML-based or Java interfaces here (though that is a possibility with PowerBuilder 7). Instead, the book looks at creating PowerBuilder clients that hook into Jaguar components on the server.

In all, Jaguar Development makes a good case that PowerBuilder is ready to take on enterprise computing. For any manager or programmer with legacy PB code, this book will certainly be a welcome release. It gives you what you need to know to design and run your PowerBuilder objects on the powerful Jaguar CTS middle-tier solution. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: Enterprise computing overview, two-tiered and multitiered system architectures, Sybase Enterprise Application Server (EAS) and Jaguar Component Transaction Server (CTS) basics, CORBA, Jaguar CTS administration, Jaguar Manager, designing PowerBuilder 7 Jaguar components, connection caches, Jaguar component lifecycle, instance pooling, Jaguar database programming: Embedded SQL, DataWindows, DataStores, result sets, transactions, security, deploying Jaguar applications, and asynchronous processing in Jaguar. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Good - but outdated...
This book was written for PowerBuilder 7 (now 7.03) and Jaguar CTS 3.0 (now Sybase Enterprise Application Server 3.6.1.08). While PowerBuilder hasn't changed much EAS most *certainly* has. When Jaguar 3.0 came out there was no database persistence standard for the Java platform, EJB was barely a spec (v 0.4), and a lot of things that we take very much for granted in the J2EE Specification simply didn't exist. Also, Jaguar 3.0 was a much 'clunkier' system to administer than that newer 3.6.1 release that Sybase has done. While many of the concepts discussed in this book from the PowerBuilder side are still applicable, some of the screen shots and processes are dated on the Jaguar side. Still, the book represents a good history lesson if nothing else. Being that this is the *only* book on the subject of using PowerBuilder as a front end to your Jaguar/EAS server-side code I'd say get it. But it's quickly become in *dire* need of a revamp. Are you listening, Mr. Barlotta??

Excellent book for PB developers moving ahead with EAServer
This book can get you started just in the way you would like to. Mike understands what PB developers need to get started with Web development and Jaguar. Although EAS versions have changed, but the basic concepts suc as "stateless/stateful, instance pooling, transaction support, connection, etc" remain the same. This book is not for Java with EAServer - this is PowerBuilder with EAServer - as the name suggests.

Best Book on the Subject (but got sacked after I read it)
The site was going to use PB7 and Jaguar - exciting!I ordered the book, read it, used the many fantastic code bits to get an n-tier PB7 app up and running.Fantastic book.

4 months later, the client decided to use Java,scrap PB development and sacked me without even a day's notice.Oh well. Istill think Jaguar and the book and PB7 are tops!But the lesson learnedis that Powerbuilder is on the way down and out!

Excellant, well written
Excellant guide to getting started with Jaguar.Written for those users who know PowerBuilder and need to move to Jaguar.No distributed PB knowledge is required - Barlotta explains everything you need to know inplain english.

The time it will save you in figuring out what you aredoing is well worth the cost of the book and more.

The examples in thebook are good and source is available on line.The only complaint I wouldhave is the code on the web is not organized in the zip file as well as itcould be, but the author mentioned he was going to work on that.A littlesearching will find the code you need.

If you are thinking of doingdistributed or web based applications using Jaguar, buy this book today.

An exceptionally well formatted publication.
I've been developing applications for over ten years. This book stands out as one of the best I've ever owned. It's very honest about how familiar you'd better be with PowerBuilder if you expect to use this book. Theauthor takes into consideration the probability that you're new to Jaguarand yet doesn't 'dumb down' his guidance. It takes you through anexplanation of CORBA, distributed processing, and gets you using Jaguarimmediately. Excellent coverage of the administration of and developmentusing Jaguar. If you plan on using EAS to build distributed apps, I highlyrecommend you read this book. ... Read more

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An expert book/disk guide to developing the most popular applications with the PowerBuilder development environment (version 4.0). Rather than provide a soup-to-nuts exploration of the product, Jones takes a focused approach, concentrating instead on what developers need to know to create the most popular types of database applications. ... Read more

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An interactive guide enables readers to develop a scaleable client/server workstation, covering database creation and interfacing, the PowerScript language, Object Oriented Programming, and coding.(Beginner). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Junk
Picked up this book in the clearance bin at a technical bookstore close to my work place for Five Dollars. I thought I had an incredible bargain in my hands until I read the book. What a piece of trash! I do a lot of Objectoriented coding with Powerbuilder on WindowsNT4.0. I was interested in thedesign patterns & OO programming techniques that the authors say thatthey are covering in the book in the preface. I have already read thePatterns book by Erich Gamma/John Vlissides and I was interested in how theauthors might have applied those techniques with PowerBuilder. It was amajor disappointment for me when I discovered that the authors had no clueof OO programming and a very bad understanding of Patterns in particular.They seem to know enough about Powerbuilder, but they are totally ignorantof OOP and patterns.

I spent only five dollars to buy this book but stillI feel ripped off. BUYER BEWARE!

WROX - Shame on you
How WROX decided to push this terrible piece of writing on their readers is beyond my comprehension. I am a senior Sybase/PowerBuilder programmer, and I felt like laughing at the inaccuracies and inconsistencies that Iconstantly encountered in this stinker. When I read the reviews at Amazonthat this is a great OOP/Design Patterns book, I was intrigued enough tosnap up a copy. I am a great fan of using Patterns in my code. But theauthors of this book give a completely uneducated and uninformed writing onthis complex subject. Coders who are experienced in Patterns/OOP will laughat this garbage. Novice programmers will be misled completely. I will neverbuy another WROX title again. My guess is that the reviewers who gave thisturkey 5 stars must be friends of the author.

Utter waste of money and time - stay away
I bought this book based on the reviews at amazon. The time I spent on this book could have been better utilized elsewhere. The author tries to talk about powerbuilder/OOP/design patterns/ActiveX/OCX/VB and so onwithout anygrasp of the concepts underlying any of these technologies andmethodologies. The result is a hopeless morass of confused ramblings withno direction. I wonder how some of the other reviewers gave this sorryexcuse of a book 5 stars.

Not a good book - poorly written
This book pretends to teach advanced OO and design patterns and falls woefully short. The authors don't have any grasp over the fundamentals of OO. Don't waste your money on it.This book isn't worth the paper it isprinted on. There are better books on powerbuilder. If you want OO ordesign patterns pick up the books by Booch or Gamma et al.

A very good guide to OOP using PowerBuilder5.0
I have my improved my OOP skills afterreading this book. The coverage on nonvisual user objects, OLE ,application framework design and OOAD are excellent. It would have been even better if the PFC chapter is elaborated

Waitng for their new release on PowerBuilder. A must have in your library ... Read more

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Enterprise level PowerBuilder applications developers need a book that goes beyond the basics. This essential guide is for the programmer who is developing a commercial or production system that uses the full power of PowerBuilder 5.0. Both new and experienced developers will learn good application development methology, as well as gain perspective on where PowerBuilder programming can take them. ... Read more

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All the knowledge you need to master the latest PowerBuilder release.

For all the veteran programmers and developers anticipating the new enterprise programming capabilities of release 6, this latest edition of the top-selling guide to advanced PowerBuilder techniques is the perfect way to get up to speed quickly. Briefly reacquainting readers with all areas of PowerBuilder, the authors focus primarily on the new features, including new material on distributed computing, asynchronous client request, the OLE automation server, and Web.pb and the Internet Development Toolkit.

CD-ROM includes PowerBuilder source code, software demos, and links to Internet resources.

PowerBuilder is a registered trademark of Powersoft. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Excellent Development Resource
This book helped me with my development process. I could look at the examples in the book and create my prototype for developing distributed applications with PowerBuilder 6 on time! It has helped me build arelationship with my current client. The book has neat tips and tricks forevery aspect of development with PowerBuilder.

Great Resource for PowerBuilder Developer
This book is a great resource. Something you want to have besides youwhile developing PowerBuilder applications. The chapters on distributeddevelopment with PB 6 walk you through every step of development. I lovedthe book. ... Read more

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With the exciting introduction of PowerBuilder 5.0 for the UNIX and Macintosh platforms (in addition to the Windows platform), this book covers all three environments. The first book to look at a wide variety of cross-platform compatibility issues, every PowerBuilder 5.0 developer and programmer will benefit from the critical topics covering user interfaces, window design, font usage, and procedures for moving applications from one platform to another. ... Read more

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First time developers can learn PowerBuilder 5 techniques from real-world examples and step-by-step instructions on how to build applications with teach yourself...PowerBuildeer 5. teach yourself...PowerBuildeer 5 gives readers a solid understanding of the PowerBuilder desktop and its tools. OOP programming techniques, custom ordering system andinventory control applications are covered, and the disk contains sample Powerscript code detailing the examples found in the book. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

TEACH Yourself PowerBuilder 5.0
Parts of the book are really good.But I have found errors in the code and steps were left out while descriping the process of adding controls to windows. All of this leaves you confussed.The author should have worked the code just as he is explanning it to ensure that it works correctly.

Very Disappointed!
The author covers just about everything in PowerBuilder but that's about it. Lots of typos and his explanations aren't clear or confusing in his topics and examples. Seems like the author rushed to get the book printed or didn't care enough to do a good job. I'll need to buy another PowerBuilder book to supplement what's lacking in this book.

Good book, althought it needs proofreading!
If you're a programmer new at Powerbuilder 5. This books is for you. Be warned that there are errors associated with this book.Plenty of typos causing compilation errors.If you're an optimistic coder, this book will be benificial as you find typo problems, fix them, red-line the errors in the book and learn along the way.If you're a pessimist, you'll SCREAM!!!

Do you enjoy frustration?
If you're new to PowerBuilder but have programming experience, you might be able to learn something from this book.

If you're new to programming, pass this one up entirely.

The author has some very good concepts to teach and covers PowerBuilder features well. However, the example programs in the book DO NOT match the program listings on the disk and the author has a tendency to jump ahead of the reader in the examples. This causes compiler warnings that are not explained. If the reader is willing to put up with the frustration involved, there are some valuable lessons to be learned by printing out the disk source code and comparing it to the text.

All in all, the author has the right idea, but extensive proof-reading and editing are necessary before it will become a useful text for those wanting to learn PowerBuilder

It is a great professional experience to read this book
Structure of the book is well laid.Clarity and progression are excellent.Real world examples give a practical touch to reading. It is good bed time reading ... Read more

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Coverage ranges from the basics to building full-scale systems. Readers are shown step-by-step how to design an application and set up the PowerBuilder development environment; create a window/menu interface; build windows, menus and data windows; debug and refine code; build common functions and user objects; distribute applications; and use Powerbuilder for database administration. ... Read more

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Great book for the beginner; real good for intermendiate
PowerBuilder is the best client server tool; This is a real good book for the beginner. It has some details which are hard to find in reference manuals. ... Read more

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A hands-on guide presents a concise overview of PowerBuilder, enabling readers to design, implement, and deliver a final product, and features strong coverage of design technique, WatCom SQL, and PowerBuilder Libraries. Original. (Beginner). ... Read more

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This is a good book.
It is good for the Beginer.I learn a lot from this book. ... Read more

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Updated to contain information on the newest features of PowerBuilder Version 5.0, this guide offers complete information on programming, the development process for PowerBuilder applications, and more. Also including information on advanced topics such as object creation, class creation, and more, the book is accompanied by a disk containing source code for all examples. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Excellent book !!
One of the best book I read on powerbuilder. it is a good learning book for the intermediate & expert PB5 programmer.

Most valuable addition to any Powerbuilder library!
Instead of wasting your time having you build applications you'll never use, this book gets you into real Powerbuilder code. It takes time to explain some of the basics, but it is a well-written reference for intermediate to expert PB5 programmers.Excellent coverage of the new PB5 features and great help in migrating from 4.0!I recommend any PB developer to add this book to their library. ... Read more

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The ultimate insider's guide to the ultimate object-oriented client/server development tool

Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques gives you detailed coverage of all aspects of PowerBuilder, including all the new enhancements to Version 5. Concentrating as much on the "why" as on the "how to" of developing with PowerBuilder, the authors provide in-depth, practical coverage of:

• Distributed PowerBuilder and PowerBuilder Foundation Class (PFC) Libraries.
• PowerBuilder development environment —DataWindows, Multiple Document Interface, menus, user objects, graphs and reporting, debugging, printing and file I/O.
• Interfaces between PowerBuilder and external tools and resources, such as eMail interfaces, ORCA, OLE Custom Controls (OCXs), and 32-bit DLLs.
• Database connectivity covers ODBC, SQL Anyware, and the various relational database management systems (SQL Server [Microsoft and Sybase], Oracle7, and Informix).
• PowerBuilder software migration, project standards and naming conventions, testing applications, and many other key system administration issues.

On the CD-ROM, you'll find a working demo of ObjectComposer, the PFC application generator, in addition to source code for 16- and 32-bit ORCA. Advanced PowerBuilder 5 Techniques schools you in advanced PowerBuilder tips and techniques that otherwise would take you years of trial and error to learn. It is an indispensable resource for programmers, software developers, and project managers.

DERRIK DEYHIMI is Vice President of Technology, Business Solutions, Inc. DAVID MOSLEY is Vice President of Applications Development, Dealer Solutions. ... Read more

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Advanced Techinques For All PB Developers
This book covers most of the advanced topics such as eMail Interface, ORCA, Network , Performance issues, Administration. The example is very good. Also the basic concepts is covered by this book is an advantage. Thisis really very good reference for the developer who wants to do moreadvanced function in their applications.

Advanced Techinques For All PB Developers
This book covers most of the advanced topics such as eMail Interface, ORCA, Network , Performance issues, Administration. The example is very good. Also the basic concepts is covered by this book is an advantage. Thisis really very good reference for the developer who wants to do moreadvanced function in their applications.

Good Advice and Techniques for all programmers
I think that this book does an excellent job of pointing out expecially good and especially bad places to put common code.The book gives new programmers explanations for why certain techniques are better than others.I would like to have seen more PFC discussed, but there was not enough room.If they made a PFC Book with advice, I would buy it. ... Read more