I don't recall a recent book on the subject but, considering the
evolution of compilers and the various Pick flavors, what is the best
DataBasic book to teach newbies the best way to code for today's best
practices.

If not a book, is there another readily available resource like a
manual or coursework? I realize that ultimately a newbie will have to
use a variety of those resources so feel free to make any such
suggestions.

Any suggestions for a Basic book to use as the foundation or would it
be better to take a newbie without Basic experience directly into
DataBasic?

Henry Keultjes
Database Scientifics
Mansfield Ohio USA

Hi Henry,

Jon Sisk's "Pick/BASIC: A Programmer's Guide" was and still is a most
excellent tutorial/reference. Sadly out of print but he has made it
available online: http://www.jes.com/pb/

Somewhere I should still have a copy, will look and let you know.
-Tom

hbkeultjes (AT) gmail (DOT) com wrote:

Thought not for DataBasic specifically, every programmer should read
"Code Complete" by Steve McConnell (Microsoft Press).

I belive the latest edition is called Code Complete 2 (pub 2004).


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Kevin Powick

Kevin Powick wrote:


Oops. That should read, "Though not for...."


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Kevin Powick

It may not be the best starting point for newbies, but Harvey
Rodstein's "PICK for Professionals -- Advanced Methods and Techniques"
is also an excellent reference.