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Compiler for xBase
Clipper is an xBase compiler that implements a variant of the xBase computer programming language. It is used to create or extend software programs that usually ran on DOS originally. Although it is a powerful general-purpose programming language, it was used mainly to create database business programs. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Clipper (programming language)A 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Using ClipperThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Go sideways: Visual ObjectsA closely related topic
- Go sideways: XBaseA closely related topic
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📚 Books worth reading
Using ClipperW. Edward Tiley · 1988
Programming in ClipperStephen J. Straley · 1987- 📕ClipperGary Beam · 1989
Dynamics of ClipperArthur Fuller · 1988
Clipper programming guideRick Spence · 1989- 📕Clipper 5.2 power toolsStephen J. Straley · 1993
- 📕Programming in ClipperMargaret Zinky · 1988
- 📕Professional database development using dBase III Plus, Clipper, and FoxBASEPhilip Steele · 1988
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