Hitchhiker's Guide to Visual Basic and SQL Server(tm), Sixth Edition [With Contains Sample Code, Sample Database, Building...]

Tons of well-written examples.Lots of practical applications and historical tips. . . very helpful if you weren't following the development of ADO, DAO, and RDO.Applies to not only SQL Server, but to any data source that you might to access.Written to teach you how to use VB with SQL Server; in addition to providing some reference material.

This book is excellent if you understood COM concept.This book requires readers totally understand COM and be familiar with the basic things in database programming in VB. If you are not, don't buy this book and look for others related to COM and VB database programming. This book should be last one to be read in the field of VB programming in DB.This book successfully described the architecture, the organization, the principles, the mechnisms of the system which is made from VB and SQL Server. After read this book, I think it is not neccessary to seek for others to help you understand MS DB programming. This book really shoot out everything, even include something from Microsoft "black-box".Again,this book is the best one in the field of VB DB programming as far as I know.

I have read many of Mr. Vaughn's books, attended his lectures at VBits and have personally conversed with him on SQL issues. Simply put, this book is a must-read for all serious VB developers looking to unleash the power of Visual Basic when dealing with SQL server issues. Written with a nice touch of humor, Bill does a great job of singling out both good and bad methods of data access. Previous commentors who bashed his books obviously have not even read them. My recommendation: BUY THIS BOOK!

I am a developer and frequently train other developers on intermediate VB and good programming practices. I find whenever a question comes up that Bill Vaughn's book answers it. His definitions are clear and his humor keeps the book interesting. I would recommend this for anyone who need to access a database!

The terrible thing about on-line reviews is that often times very happy readers don't write them. So I thought, it was about time I did.I've purchased that last three editions of Bill's book. Why? Because simply put, 'It is the best book on Microsoft data access technologies available for VB developers'. It focuses on one back-end, SQL Server, and the multitude of API's available.The irreverent tone which some people find 'offensive', IMHO, simply adds character to an industry which at times really needs it. The code samples which I retrieved from the CD, always make getting up to speed quick and easy. Having heard Bill speak at VBITS and spoken to him, he is always trying to provide VB developers with the best information.The seven detailed chapters on ADO are well worth your money even if you have the previous editions; not to mention the details on the T-SQL debugger in its own chapter. Also, even if this is your first purchase, the previous edition's chapters on VBSQL and ODBC are still included on the CD! For many of us, ODBC still has a place in our development lives.The code Bill gives you is designed to focus on data access. If you need help with VB skills or UI design look elsewhere. But if you want down and dirty code focused on how to get to SQL Server, buy this book.