DBASEW - dBASE Plus Web Development
Learn to create dynamic web sites using dBASE Plus. This dBASE Plus training class explores the powerful new Internet features added in this version, including Web Wizards, Web Classes, Direct I/O to Web Server, and more. Create several web applications during the course, including a data browser, online reporting, data entry, and more.
"Before you consider deploying anything on the web with dBase be sure to take this course to understand the fundamentals.Ted is an excellent speaker." -- John F. from San Diego, CA
"I really learned how much there is to learn. As Ted stated, this is really just a starting point. I'm really looking forward to getting home and applying/building all of fundamentals we touched on. Ted is the man...his presentation was structured and balanced enough for beginners, but flexible and (wordly) enough for those more experienced.." -- Josh S. from San Diego, CA
"Do not hesitate to take this class. Better things are coming in future dBase releases, and getting an understanding now will pay dividends. (Ted Blue's) presentation was Excellent. Crisp, clear logical delivery.." -- Don P. from St. Clairsville, OH
"A must if you want to understand the concepts behind working with dBase and the Web. (Ted Blue) Never fails to be an outstanding instructor.." -- Kyle K. from Bountiful, UT
"The most valuable piece of information was the simplicity with which dBase has implemented their web classes. Seeing that in practice removed much of my confusion and trepidation about building web applications. Ted, as always, was incredibly precise and understandable in his delivery of the material. His grasp on the topics was very impressive, which allowed him to fix any problems and answer any questions without missing a beat.." -- Jimmy P. from Albuquerque, NM
Overview of Internet Development
Web Servers
Web Browsers
HTML
CGI
Web Applications
dBASE Web Applications
Thin Clients
Advantages of dBASE Web Applications
Type of Web Applications
Setup
Web Server Requirements
Installing the Apache Web Server
Installing the Microsoft Personal Web Server
Copying the Sample Applications to the Web Server
Running VDBFAST.EXE
Testing the Web Server
Web Application Samples
Modifying the Sample Programs
Compiling the Web Applications
Using the Web Wizards
The Data Entry Application
Parts of a Web Application
The Query and Response Web Application
The Publish Reports Web Application
The Web Classes
CGISession
Other Web Classes
Creating a Web Application
Web Application Executables
Calling the Executable from the Web Browser
Calling the Executable from a Web Page
Passing Data to the Executable
Retrieving Data from the Web Server
Reading and Writing Values
Interfacing with Databases
HTML Tables
Displaying Data in HTML Tables
Appendix A - HTML Tag Reference