Its simple organization lets you easily find just the chapter you need; the complete text is also searchable on the accompanying CD-ROM. That same disk has plenty more: text from other relevant Que publications, examples and code used in the book, and the Beckwith database for perfecting your applications.
Access 2000 has plenty of new features, like instantly updated Web access, integration with the other Office applications, and support for new objects. Each of the new features receives ample attention, including instructions, examples, screenshots, and insider tips to make your data solutions neater and cleaner than a microchip plant. This is as complete a reference as almost any user or developer would need--and at nearly 1,300 pages, it should keep all but data deities occupied until the next upgrade comes out. --Rob Lightner
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While it is true that almost any good Access application will require some VBA, it is also important to understand "how the code (Access) works". I my own case, once I learned a little VBA, I had a tendency to use it for everything. Unfortunately, many times I was trying to "reinvent" things that, as I found out later, Access could do automatically. But how would you know unless you understand "how the code works"?
Based on recent "disappointing" experiences with QUE books (ie, filled with mistakes), I was skeptical about purchasing this book. Fortunately the number of typos is tolerable. And after reading many of the chapters, I am glad that I purchased this book. I have learned more about the non-VBA aspects of Access from this book than from any other Access book (and I have quite a few Access books).
This book is rated "Intermediate/Advanced", but since the author states in the Introduction that "each major topic begins with the assumption that you have no prior experience with the subject" and the fact that the book is "VBA-Lite", I'd rate it Beginner/Intermediate ... just what I was looking for.
My recommendations ...
If you are new to Access, first get a copy of Microsoft Press "Access Step By Step" book then purchase Jenning's "Using Access 2000. If you are new to Access VBA, first get a copy of Microsoft Press "Access/VBA Step By Step" book then get Barker's "Microsoft Access 2000 Power Programming"
Contrary to the remarks by the reviewer from Texas, there's an entire chapter devoted to Data Access Projects (DAP) and another to Access Data Projects (ADP) and the Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE). The possible reason for limited ASP (Active Server Pages) coverage is that Microsoft removed the ability to convert forms to ASP from Access 2000.
All in all, I've always considered Roger's books to be the best bet for all serious Access users, beginning to advanced.
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