Structured code, good programming habits, and incorporation of OOP is here with us now, here to stay. Andy and Marcia guide the user into the methods of using these resources with example after example. I've met some people who can sit down and read a book like this from cover to cover before touching the keyboard. They are theoretical learners, and more power to them. I'm the other kind of guy. I need to get my mitts on the keyboard as soon as possible and try things out.

This book is exactly what I need. At this moment it sits on my shelf with no less than 8 bookmarks in it. Andy and Marcia's influence may be seen through all my code.

Ultimately, this 67 year old geek must thank Andy and Marcia for the fact that, at an age when most old guys are retired, I am still gainfully employed, and generously paid.

This is the best kind of bargain!

"I can't wait for the sequel!"
Great format! I got immediate return on my investment because I did not have to read it from cover to cover. Since most of the sections answer a "How Do I....?" question, I could immediately find the answers I needed. I can't wait until the authors do a follow-up and expand it to include more than just native VFP tips.

"The 1001 things I didn't really need"
I was real excited about buying this book, but every time I go to look something up, I find it virtually useless. It spends too much time explaining their way of doing things, rather than the things I actually want to know. And there is a surprising amount of missing information. As an example, go to the index and look up MENU. It ain't there. It seems to me that somewhere in the 1001 things I'd want to know, a thing as big as menus would be there.

I don't like giving a negative review, because I've read articles by many of these guys and they are very knowledgable, helpful people. But this book falls way short of what I expected from them.

And I think it was put together in way too much of a hurry, as is evident in the number of typos, and the fact that the index is labeled "Microsoft Office Automation with Visual FoxPro." I actually spent 10 minutes trying to find the regular index, figuring some of the omissions would be there, but no, that's the index, and it's typical of the problems with this book.

My suggestion - don't buy this, not even if you're a neophyte. I found it a poorly spent $50.

"Talk about tips!"
Marcia and Andy have put together a great book full of hot tips for VFP developers. Some books are theoretical and others are practical, this one is practical from the start. It is full of great suggestions for handling common problems encountered in VFP. This is a book that will never find itself far from your workstation.

"1001 Things is outstanding !!"
If you've been using VFP for a while you absolutely need to get this book. I've read a lot of developer computer books over the years & I'm finding myself enjoying this book the most. The book is laid out in a 'How To' format & it covers exactly the types of questions/problems developers face in everday situations along with plenty of actual coding samples.

It's a must have!!