Xbasic and Web Basics Duo - V8 + V9 Web
Learn Alpha Five and programming, too ...
Choose this combo if you are new to Alpha Five web applications or want to sharpen your skills and then move on to learning how to further enhance your applications by adding programming.
This package contains:
- Alpha Five: Xbasic for Everyone V8 and later by Dr. Peter Wayne
- Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy, The Basics and More for V9 Platinum (and Standard) editions by Susan Hussey Bush
- Almost 1000 pages of clear, concise instructions.
- Companion CD for each, with the book in PDF format and sample databases for the exercises.
- Free Electronic Download Editions for each book. Be sure to check the box(es) in Free Download above.
Click Inside Xbasic for Everyone V8 (and V9) above to see the contents.
Click Inside V8 & V9 Web Book above to see the contents.
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Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy
The Basics and More for V8 & V9 Platinum
What's inside . . .
- Ch 1: Sensational System: How designing for the web with Alpha Five is unique.
- Ch 2: Marvelous Moves: Introduction to Web Components, the heart of the Alpha Five Application Server.
- Ch 3: Solid Security: Keep the bad guys out with the Application Server's security system.
- Ch 4: Amazing Attributes: The Web Application Control Panel is packed with feature after feature after feature.
- Ch 5 - 7: Grand Grids: Oh, the grand things you can do with Grid Web Components!
- Ch 8: Commanding Components: Creating lookups, linking grids, navigations systems and dialogs.
- Ch 9: Graphic Goodies: Using the built-in HTML editors to add style and images.
- Ch 10: Sexy SQL Secrets: Connect to your remote database and use Alpha Five's user friendly features at the same time.
- Ch 11: Exhilarating Xbasic: Use Alpha Five's programming language to enhance your application.
- Ch 12: Platinum Power: Read all about Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, otherwise know as AJAX, and how it gives Alpha Five increased responsiveness.
- Ch 13: Intelligent Internet Delivery: What you need to do to take the final steps of putting your application on-line.
- Ch 13: Helpful Hints: Lots of odds and ends that didn't fit elsewhere .
Added bonus: You'll love our exclusive Pick and Click charts that detail all the Web Component options.
Check out the Table of Contents and then take a look at some sample pages . . .
Chapter 2: Marvelous Moves: Creating a web application
Chapter 3: Solid Security: Developing web application security
Chapter 10: Sexy SQL Secrets: Connecting to remote databases
The equipment you will need in order to use this book:
One of these Alpha Five programs installed on your computer.
V8: Professional or Enterprise Edition.
V9: Standard or Platinum Edition.Information on purchasing the software may be found at www.alphasoftware.com.
Book Specifications:
Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 514
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding
All hard copies of our books have a 30-day Money Back Guarantee
This book is available in 3 formats:
Hard Copy: Contains spiral bound, full color copy of the book, Book on CD and Electronic Download Edition.
Book on CD: Contains book in PDF format.
Electronic Download Ediltion: Download book in PDF format.
Note: All formats contain working databases for exercises in the book.
Save on Combos & Bundles - see Author's Choices below
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Alpha Five: Xbasic for Everyone
by Dr. Peter Wayne
What's inside . . .
- Discussion of terms, tables, sets, field rules and Action Scripting
- Understanding Variables and Constants
- Getting Input and Output
- Understanding Variable scoping and Namespaces
- Discussion on Functions, Methods and Properties
- Using the Interactive Window, Debugger
- Writing scripts for Events
- Understanding Table Pointers
- What you need to know about ordering with Indexes and Queries, Fetching records
- Xbasic for Xdialog, Objects, Form Properties
- Editing users and groups for Security
- Adding memos and external files
- Creating spreadsheets with Crosstabs and Exports
- Creating a "month-at-a glance" calendar
- Using Xbasic in web applications
- Developing your own Object type
- Using Xbasic with Javascript, AJAX and XML, ADO, ODBC and ActiveX
- Upsizing your database with SQL
- Real life examples for setting up an Aged Accounts Receivable and preventing Duplicate Records, creating Time sheets, adding a Running Balance, a Detail General Ledger and an Audit Trail to your financial reports, as well as scanning in Insurance Card data—and more!
Chapter 6 - Getting Input and Output
Chapter 25 - Creating a Detail General Ledger
Chapter 30 - Xbasic control of Form Properties
Book Specifications:
Size: 8 1/2 X 11
No of pages: 456
Cover: Heavy duty laminate.
Binding: Spiral Binding
All hard copies of our books have a 30-day Money Back Guarantee
The 2008 edition was written for Alpha Five Version 8, but, is also applicable to Version 9 and 10.. The only difference is that the later versions have additional features not covered in this book, such as Active Link tables and the Alpha Five Javascript library.
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Author's Choice = V8 & V9 Web Programmers
Here are Susan Hussey Bush's recommendations for those just starting out with Alpha Five Web Applications and those who want to sharpen their skills and also have an interest in learning Xbasic, Alpha Five's programming language:
Web only: If you are already familiar with Alpha Five desktop applications or do not intend to use Alpha Five for desktop based databases at this time, choose the Functions Handbook Combo. Save $10 when you add Xbasic for Everyone to your order.
Web and Desktop: If you intend to use Alpha Five for both desktop and web based databases, choose the Super Dooper Bundle. If you are upgrading and already have the Functions Handbook, choose the Made Easy Combo.
Xbasic only: If you are already familiar with Alpha Five and want to learn programming and tips from Dr. Peter Wayne, choose Xbasic for Everyone.
SQL and other remote database users: Connect to your existing files! Use Alpha Five's unique Web Components to create an on-line database the easy way. Your data stays in its original location and you can continue to use your current program for desktop design.
- Alpha Five V9 Platinum only: Now you can also use Alpha Five's user-friendly desktop design features, while keeping your data in its original format.
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Author's Choice - XBasic for Everyone V8 (and V9) - Programmers
Dr. Peter Wayne recommends the following for those who wish to begin or expand their study of Xbasic.
New to Alpha Five? Don't reinvent the wheel! Even if you are already experienced in programming with another database program, you will be blown away by how many features are already built-in to Alpha Five. Xbasic for Everyone assumes a working knowledge of the software.
We twisted Susan's arm and got her to create some special combos just for you. And you can save another $10 when you add the Functions Handbook to your order—check the box in Special above.
Want to really be smart? Click the link below to get the Super Dooper Bundle Starter Kit that includes the following books:
- Alpha Five: Xbasic for Everyone for V8 and later.
- Alpha Five Made Easy, The Basics and More for Version 10
- Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy, The Basics and More for V8 & V9 Platinum (and Standard) editions
- Alpha Five Functions Handbook, Functions and Expressions Made Easy (V5 & later)
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Super Dooper Bundle - V9 Desktop & Web CODE: D9-207 |
Xbasic and the Basics Duo - V9 Desktop CODE: X2008-205 |
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Price: $194.95 |
Price: $124.90 |
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Xbasic and Web Basics Duo - V8 + V9 Web CODE: X2008-207 |
Xbasic and the Basics Duo - V8 Desktop CODE: X2008-206 |
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Price: $129.90 |
Price: $109.90 |
