This book is a practical software development guide that teaches readers how to build a complete Hospital Management System (HMS) using PowerBuilder and Microsoft SQL Server. It serves as a hands-on reference for PowerBuilder developers who want to learn enterprise application development by working through a real-world project.
Overview
The book demonstrates how to build a hospital management application from the ground up. Rather than focusing on PowerBuilder syntax alone, it walks through the architecture of a production-style healthcare system, including database design, business logic, data entry windows, billing, reporting, and transaction processing.
The project uses:
- PowerBuilder as the front-end development tool
- Microsoft SQL Server as the database
- Stored procedures, views, and SQL scripts
- Windows desktop application architecture