This guide addresses the technical transition required for Clipper and Xbase developers to adopt the object-oriented, repository-based architecture of CA-Visual Objects. Stephen J. Straley provides a structured framework for migrating legacy procedural code into a modern object-oriented environment. The text focuses on the practical application of new language features, emphasizing the shift in logic necessary to maintain database integrity while utilizing advanced development tools.

Experts identify this text as a specialized resource for experienced programmers navigating the specific shift from procedural to object-oriented development. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a high level of prior proficiency in database programming.