Visual Basic.net

by Tim Anderson

Visual Basic.Net is the next generation of Microsoft's powerful but easy to use programming language. Visual Basic.Net In Easy Steps has all you need to know to become a Visual Basic programmer, from first steps to tips for experts, and including an introduction to object-oriented programming. It is packed with short examples, so that you can quickly put what you have learned into practice with real working programs.The early chapters explain how to install Visual Basic and guide you through the various tools it provides for building applications. There's also an introduction to programming itself, showing how to create variables, perform calculations, and interact with the user. A chapter on object-oriented programming explains topics such as classes, objects, inheritance and encapsulation, so you can take full advantage of the power of Microsoft's .Net platform.Many applications use a database to store and update information, so there's a chapter on working with databases compatible with Microsoft Access, including how to display, update, and report on database records.Another chapter covers Visual Basic and the Internet, explaining how to write scripts for web pages, and introducing Visual Basic web forms that let you create dynamic web pages that query databases or run programs. Finally, a valuable chapter of tips covers topics like writing high-quality code, reading and writing from files, drawing graphics, handling errors, and creating setup files for deploying your work on other computers.Save time and money with Visual Basic.Net In Easy Steps !

Genres: Computers

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1999

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[Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for a beginner programmer. Gives excellent and easy to follow examples. Ideal as an introduction to a newbie programmer and also can be used as a refersher for more experienced programmers