Office 2003 Application Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies covers all the new features in Office 2003 and demonstrates how developers can best exploit them. Many of these features are designed to improve workflow and facilitate better communication between workers— just the sort of goals that Office developers work to achieve. For example, InfoPath simplifies interaction with all kinds of data sources— everything from unformatted lists to legacy databases. SharePoint assists developers in building an automated collaborative environment. Underlying many of the improvements in Office 2003 is XML, and related technologies such as Web services. This book explains precisely how to take advantage of XML's promise with many simple, no-nonsense examples. Readers will understand exactly how to leverage their current work and communication patterns using the new and powerful data sharing techniques available in Office 2003. Businesses understand the importance of remaining competitive. This book shows developers how to make the most of Office's tools and technologies. All the innovations in Office 2003 are fully explained, employing the famous For Dummies approach: clear explanations, step-by-step examples, and lots of practical advice. The book will be filled with real-world examples including:
* Creating an office document collaboration manager
* Automating email routing
* Administering the Task Pane from within an application
* Building a distributed business system using Web services