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 Visual Basic In Easy Steps 2nd Edition

 

Published by: In Easy Steps
Author: McGrath, Mike
Number of pages: 192
Group: VISUAL BASIC 2008
ISBN: 1840783583/9781840783582
User level: Programmer - Beg/Int
Objective: Tutorial
Date Published: June 2008
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Visual Basic in easy steps shows you how to quickly create Windows applications using the latest Visual Basic programming environment. It provides code examples, screenshots, and step-by-step instructions that illustrate each aspect of Visual Basic.

Visual Basic in easy steps begins by describing the installation process then introduces form controls, application properties, the programming language, and problem-solving techniques. It illustrates, by example, how to build and deploy a complete Windows application. It also explores scripting with Visual Basic to create macros for Microsoft Office and exciting dynamic web pages for Internet Explorer. The book demonstrates how to incorporate external data into your applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSS web feeds, and SQL databases. You need have no previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal if you're a newcomer to Windows programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Visual Basic. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of Visual Basic programming and be able to create your own interactive applications.

Visual Basic in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windows programming. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly learn the latest Visual Basic techniques, and to the student who is studying computing at school or college, and to those seeking a career in Information Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basic programming.