Kamis, 05 Juni 2014

Assessment Of The Foxpro Programming

By Marci Glover


There are many classes of structural database programming languages. FoxPro is one of programs that are used for the development of relational databases. The programs boosts a number of unique features that have saw its use increase over the last few years. Microsoft introduced this application for use in the development of personal databases. Over the years, the application has been modified to meet the needs of commercial users too.

FoxPro program derives its capabilities from collection database construction languages. FoxPro programming initially required hard coding. The initial languages made use of very complex syntax during coding. The use of binary coding made is very necessary or the programmers to understand the environment of coding before actually embarking on the process. A very complicated top-down approach was used by many developers. This concept necessitated the understanding of users as well as the machines on which the applications would be run on.

The evolution of this database language is still in the process. Some data-based capabilities have been integrated into the development platform. Data-oriented programs are further enhancing the database engines that are used to run the various projects. As a result of increased data capabilities, more data can be handled. High level of dynamic programming has been embraced by the developers and this boosts the capabilities further.

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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