1. "Visual FoxPro 9.0" by HackFox (Microsoft Technical Documentation)

From basic table manipulation ( USE , APPEND , REPLACE ) to advanced reporting, COM interop, and SQL pass-through, the material covers the entire VFP9 ecosystem. 3. Practical Examples

"You're a wizard, Arthur," she said.

While not a traditional textbook, the native help file is one of the most comprehensive developer references ever created. You can find converted PDF versions of this documentation online.

VFP9 executes queries on local tables faster than almost any modern database.

Start with the Command Window: This is the heart of VFP. You can test code snippets instantly without compiling a full project. It’s the fastest way to learn how the engine reacts to commands.

If you are new to the environment, you can quickly begin creating applications through the following core steps: Project Organization Project Manager