A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007

Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements.

With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other programming methods for building Access applications, this book also provides real-world code examples to demonstrate each topic.

* Access is the leading database that is used worldwide
* While VBA remains the favored method for Access programming, more options are available for Access 2010, and this book covers them all
* Covers the Access Object model, using VBA with ADO, VBA execution and error handling, creating database objects, creating and enhancing forms and reports, using the Windows Registry, and much more
* Explains how to use VBA with SQL, APIs, and other Office applications, and how to create secure VBA code
* Companion Web site provides updates and links to useful resources

Access 2010 Programmer's Referenceis a comprehensive guide to the best-of-breed techniques for programming Access applications.

Build robust database applications with Access 2010

Microsoft Access 2010 offers a rich set of features and design tools for storing, analyzing, and viewing data, along with the inherent ability to connect to a large variety of data sources. With this book, you'll discover the benefits of using the newest features to build small- to medium-scale database applications, integrate with other programs, create Web applications, and upgrade existing solutions.

Access 2010 Programmer's Reference:

*

Shows you how to program VBA and macros for Access, including use of error handling, best practices, and helpful tips
*

Provides code examples that demonstrate how to enhance and extend the functionality of Access applications
*

Shows when, why, and how to use DAO and ADO in VBA
*

Demonstrates how to build Access applications that leverage SharePoint®, SQL Server®, Excel®, XML, and other sources
*

Discusses deployment considerations, such as working with mixed platforms and versions, 64-bit Office, Access Runtime, Access and database security, and upgrading and conversions

Wrox Programmer's References are designed to give the experienced developer straight facts on a new technology, without hype or unnecessary explanations. They deliver hard information with plenty of practical examples to help you apply new tools to your development projects today.

wrox.com Programmer Forums

Join our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.

Code Downloads

Take advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.

Read More

Find articles, ebooks, sample chapters and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.