by Dan Petit (Author)
In this book, expert developer Dan Petit brings together all the practical, real-world techniques and skills developers need to succeed with VB6 in enterprise environments. From project management to database design, ActiveX controls to quality metrics, this book delivers solutions that are proven to work -- and insightful warnings about what not to do! In Part I, Petit introduces the enterprise VB6 project lifecycle, as well as key techniques for gathering requirements, using Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools effectively, documenting projects, establishing coding standards, and keeping development on track. Next, Petit presents a detailed discussion of the ins and outs of designing VB software, starting with architectural issues and then moving to user interfaces, application and database design. The book's thorough implementation coverage introduces solid VB and data access coding practices; best techniques for creating ActiveX controls; debugging distributed applications; and more. Finally, Petit walks step-by-step through testing, reviewing, and distributing software, including proven solutions and metrics for quality assurance.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 438
Edition: 1
Publisher: Addison Wesley In this book, expert developer Dan Petit brings together all the practical, real-world techniques and skills developers need to succeed with VB6 in enterprise environments. From project management to database design, ActiveX controls to quality metrics, this book delivers solutions that are proven to work -- and insightful warnings about what not to do! In Part I, Petit introduces the enterprise VB6 project lifecycle, as well as key techniques for gathering requirements, using Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools effectively, documenting projects, establishing coding standards, and keeping development on track. Next, Petit presents a detailed discussion of the ins and outs of designing VB software, starting with architectural issues and then moving to user interfaces, application and database design. The book's thorough implementation coverage introduces solid VB and data access coding practices; best techniques for creating ActiveX controls; debugging distributed applications; and more. Finally, Petit walks step-by-step through testing, reviewing, and distributing software, including proven solutions and metrics for quality assurance.
Published: 27 Dec 1999
ISBN 10: 0201616041
ISBN 13: 9780201616040
Book Overview:
Dan Petit is an independent consultant in Windows technologies and president of FlexiSoft Solutions, Inc. (http://www.flexisoftsolutions.com), a company devoted to producing tools to assist developers in building applications. He has worked as a programmer, designer, team lead, and system architect for major companies in the telecommunications, hospitality, and insurance industries. With more than twenty years of programming behind him, Dan has acquired extensive experience developing enterprise systems and in-depth knowledge of Visual Basic.
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