FoxPro was a text-based procedurally oriented programming language and database management system developed by Fox Software in 1984. It was later acquired by Microsoft in 1992. It was created to provide a robust platform for database management and application development, allowing users to efficiently store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
Foxpro
FoxPro is a text-based procedurally oriented programming language and database management system (DBMS) developed by Microsoft. It is used for creating, managing, and manipulating databases, offering capabilities like data storage, retrieval, and complex query processing.
Top 5*Programming Languages
Howdy Network Rank
#97
The Howdy Network is an international database of 250,000 developers, digital architects, and tech industry professionals. Discover the top 1% of vetted LatAm talent and sort by relevant experience, skills, and tools to find the most qualified candidates.
Explore the Howdy Skills Glossary
About Foxpro
FoxPro's strengths included its powerful data handling capabilities, speed, and flexibility for developing database applications. Its weaknesses were its outdated interface, limited support for modern programming paradigms, and declining community support. Competitors included Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
How to hire
Hire Foxpro Experts
Work with Howdy to gain access to the top 1% of LatAM talent.
Share your Needs
Talk requirements with a Howdy Expert.
Choose Talent
We'll provide a list of the best candidates.
Recruit Risk Free
No hidden fees, no upfront costs, start working within 24 hrs.
How to hire a Foxpro expert
A FoxPro expert must have strong skills in procedural programming, database design, and SQL query writing. They should be proficient in handling data manipulation commands, creating and managing tables, designing user interfaces within FoxPro, and optimizing performance for large datasets. Familiarity with legacy systems and migration techniques is also crucial.
USA
$224K
Employer Cost
$127K
Employer Cost
$Howdy savings: $97K
Benefits + Taxes + Fees
Salary
We Save You Money
The best of the best optimized for your budget.
Thanks to our Cost Calculator, you can estimate how much you're saving when hiring top global talent with no middlemen or hidden fees.
*Estimations are based on information from Glassdoor, salary.com and live Howdy data.