all programmers working in database technology using microsoft development tools will find this book useful. as a reference, it is suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike. this is a great addition and complement to any other ado manual, and its one youll want to keep on the desk at all times.this informative guide provides a complete reference to the ado api, covering all versions up to the latest 2.8. code samples are concise, and emphasis is placed on ado techniques rather than the specific environments in which it may be used. some of the books highlights include:coverage of all versions of adorelated technologies, such as adox and adomdonline samples in multiple languagesexamination of ado performance aspectsthis is the most definitive book on the subject to date, and has been the leading reference on ado since its first release.