Program Design in the Fourth Generation: Using dBASE III PLUS and dBASE IV - Hardcover

Lehman, John A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471527521 ISBN 13: 9780471527527

Publisher: Wiley, 1991

Synopsis

This is a book on modern programming practices as adapted to fourth generation languages. While it uses DBASE III+ and IV as an example, it is not a language manual but instructs readers in modern techniques of systems analysis and program design in the context of a fourth generation language. Covering the workings of business information systems, design of programs, and implementation, it uses an acronym-free format and, unlike existing books on program design, modifies the use of analysis and design methods to fit in a fourth generation, database-oriented environment. The techniques used have been proven in both personal computer and mainframe environments.

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About the Author

John Lehman has worked as a user manager, an applications programmer, a systems programmer, and a software project manager. He is the author of the first article on programming languages for personal computers, as well as the first articles on business use of personal computers, and the first personal computer programs for financial analysis and statistical analysis. His doctoral dissertation was the first integrated software system, combining financial analysis, statistical, database management, and presentation graphics. He has consulted and/or taught for IBM, UNISYS (formerly Sperry and Burroughs), Control Data, Honeywell, and several noncomputer Fortune 500 companies. He has taught at the University level since 1973 and beginning in 1983 has taught program design in the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business summer MIS Faculty Development Institute. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

From the Back Cover

A Systems Analysis and Design Text that Taps the Power of Fourth Generation Programming Languages!

Unlike existing program design texts, Systems Design in the Fourth Generation, modifies the use of traditional analysis and design methods to fit in a fourth generation, database-oriented environment. This extremely contemporary approach to systems analysis and design:

• Brings together the theoretical aspects of contemporary systems design and the hands-on task of writing code
• Includes a continuous case example that enables students to apply and extend the design and implementation concepts developed in each chapter
• Features examples and illustrations using dBASE, the widely available, industry standard fourth generation programming environment

With Systems Design in the Fourth Generation, the application of theories and methodologies can be easily seen and implemented. Why not take a few minutes now to acquaint yourself with this groundbreaking text?

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Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471527521
• ISBN 13: 9780471527527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 381