Sabtu, 31 Mei 2014

A Quick Look At Foxpro Programming

By Marci Glover


FoxPro is a unique object-oriented computer language that is based on procedural methods. It has been in use since 1984 when it was first introduced by Microsoft. It enables the coding of different elements through the use of data-centered procedures. Over the years, the program had evolved to boost one of the best data-centered procedures. In the process, the security of data has been boosted.

Microsoft introduced FoxPro with a collection of other packages that were used for the construction of databases in 1984. The FoxPro Programming syntax was mainly in the form of binary numbers. The programmers had to fully understand the working of these codes before embarking on the actual coding process. The machine language was a very important tool in the entire process. The environment around such platforms had to be fully understood also. A complex top-down approach was adapted to work with the complex binary and machine language.

The evolution of these coding languages is still in process. The Microsoft organization integrated the program into a couple of other data-centered applications. This facilitated the use of database engines. Through the complex integration, relational databases were established. Enhanced capabilities mean that more data could be handled by the program. This gave rise to high dynamic coding in the process. Security measures were boosted in the process as more data was being incorporated into the programs.

The elimination of top-down approach of database program development has been long overdue. Although the process of eliminating this concept has been slow, the adoption of a different approach posed more coding risks. Top-down approach and the use of binary coding made the project development more complex. A down-top approach replaced the rather complex concept. This approach eliminated the need to assess the machine platform before the actual program development. With this concept, any projects developed had to be modified to fit into any machine platform.

FoxPro also allows the use of structured programming. This is complemented by the down-top approach of coding. The structured programming allows for a large problem or a project be broken down into smaller components. The smaller units are then programmed in exclusion. This eases the complexity of programming. The risk of bug inclusion is also reduced in the process.

Internet integration has boosted the coding capabilities further. Special drop boxes are developed during the development of various projects and programs. These boxes are used for further system improvement during various periods. Any changes can be made from any location across the globe as long as one has a virtual access to a specified drop box. Changes and modifications are made after one has logged and accessed the structural tools in the programs.

Many of the loopholes that existed in the systems and gave the users a lot of security worries have been fixed. The incorporation of external security tools has also been very important. The users can now track all the activities taking place within a database by the use of audit trail and database monitors.

The level of user-friendliness of this language has also increased over the years. The use of binary language complicated the process of program development. This has been replaced by structural tools that guide one in the process of programming. Recent versions of FoxPro have automated the process of bug-correction especially for the beginners. Repeated lines of codes can also be automatically modified through the use of special code modifiers.




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