Overview
An application framework is an object-oriented approach to building an application. It is the structure on which you hang all the pieces of an application, and it has become a standard approach for the software industry. It makes possible the creation of many applications with a minimum of effort -- provided you have a framework and know how to use it. That might mean programming one from scratch, starting with somebody else’s, or piecing one together.To successfully build full-scale applications with Visual FoxPro 5.0, you need to understand application frameworks. Visual FoxPro 5.0 for Windows delivers that knowledge. Rather than just give you his own application framework, Nelson King provides the skills you need to build your own customized version.
Learn through clear, easy-to-navigate examples how applications are constructed using the latest database and object-oriented tools provided by Visual FoxPro 5.0. You’ll start with the underlying concepts of the application framework, and then move on to powerful techniques (including the vitally important class hierarchy). King’s emphasis is on teaching you how to do it yourself. If you’re looking for a solid foundation on the art and craft of building object-oriented applications, this is your one-stop guide.