Developers's Handbook Question

[Guest]

Please help to determine which version of Access Developer's Handbook to buy.
I saw a referral for Access Developer's Handbook but did not include version
or volumes. There are several out there and would like to purchase.
However, I would like to know which one to purchase. What do you recommend.
Thank you.

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Almost everyone that refers to Access Developer's Handbook is talking about
the books published by Sybex, and written by some combination of Paul
Litwin, Mike Gunderloy, Ken Getz and Mike Gilbert.

Which version depends on which version of Access you're using. The Access
2000 version should be sufficient for Access 2002 and 2003 as well.
http://www.developershandbook.com/

 

[Duane Hookom]

This depends on your version of Access/Office. You can generally find the
table of contents on line or just browse them at a good book store.

 

[Guest]

Okay what is the difference between the 2002 Desktop and Access 2000
Developer's Handbook Set, Vol. 12? Is there a big difference between the
two or just the fact that they are different Version. Is the content the
same. Most stores here do not have them in stock so I will have to order
them and just wanted to make sure I order the books that would provide me the
most for the $$$. Thank you very much.

 

[Guest]

The 2002 version is likely to include coverage of new features that were
introduced in Access 2002. Pivot tables and pivot charts come to mind. Data
Access Pages were also improved, so if you plan on using DAP's and you
already have Access 2002 or 2003, you'll likely want to be reading the most
up-to-date information.

Have you tried looking for used books at Amazon.com? You might find a very
good deal that a retail bookstore cannot beat.


Tom

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[Brendan Reynolds]

The most recent editions of the ADH (2000 and 2002) had to be published in
two volumes because there were simply too many pages to fit into one volume.
The first volume tends to focus on features that are relevant to all Access
applications, while the second volume tends to focus more on multi-user
features. Most Access developers will want both volumes.

As for which addition to buy, as others have indicated, it depends on what
version of Access you are using, but also on whether you intend to continue
to use that version or to upgrade.

If you're using Access 97, and intend to continue using Access 97, go for
the Access 97 edition. If you're using Access 2000 and intend to continue
using Access 2000, go for the Access 2000 edition. If you're using Access
2000 but intend to upgrade in the not very distant future, or if you're
using Access 2002 or Access 2003, go for the Access 2002 edition. There is
no Access 2003 edition, but the Access 2002 edition will remain very
relevant and useful to anyone using Access 2003.

Check out the web site for the book (http://www.developershandbook.com/).
Read the paragraph at the end of that page. It explains the reason for and
difference between the two volumes.

 

[Brendan Reynolds]

As for which addition to buy

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Or 'edition', even!

 

[Larry Linson]

If you're using Access 97, and intend to continue
using Access 97, go for the Access 97 edition. If
you're using Access 2000 and intend to continue
using Access 2000, go for the Access 2000 edition.
If you're using Access 2000 but intend to upgrade
in the not very distant future, or if you're using
Access 2002 or Access 2003, go for the Access
2002 edition. There is no Access 2003 edition,
but the Access 2002 edition will remain very
relevant and useful to anyone using Access 2003.

The publisher decided there just was not enough change between Access 2002
and Access 2003 to warrant a revised edition, according to one of the
authors. I have not discussed the likelihood of a revised edition for Access
2007 with any of the authors; however, I will be puzzled and astonished if
there is not one.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP