How to Learn FoxPro Online

Microsoft Visual FoxPro Professional Edition software intends to take some of the drudgery out of programming in Visual Basic. It is used as the management program for a server, providing XML and other data management options for end users. It features searchable and strong cross-referencing capabilities, and is relatively "user-friendly." Plan to invest some time and study in learning how to use this particular system. FoxPro is used in a desktop development, client/server environment, or the Web.

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  The MSDN Library is a Microsoft resource that provides many free tutorials and reference articles for users of Microsoft products. Included are whitepages, downloads, development tools and tutorials.

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  Private companies such as Alvachurch and Garfield Hudson offer individualized instruction (for a price), as well as setup and conversion to FoxPro from other database/server systems.

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  Local universities and extension offices frequently have online or correspondence classes in various types of computer maintenance and programming. Although they would cover a much broader knowledge base than just one system, they would be a good choice for learning to use FoxPro.