Beginning Visual Basic Express

Peter Wright taught 100,000 new programmers how to program in Visual Basic during the 1990s. The same Peter Wright—style makes this book the best Express tutorial available Covers all the key features of Visual Basic 2005 Express; opens up a whole range of exciting continuation products in the Apress roadmaps for when the new programmers want to continue their journeys VB.NET is the language of the future; many aspiring programmers will opt for VB.NET as their entry point into programming

* Written by Peter Wright, who taught 100,000 new programmers how to program in Visual Basic when Microsoft last launched a new product so suitable for new/hobbyist and aspirant programmers. The same Peter Wright style today makes this book the best Express tutorial available. * Covers all the key features of Express C# in a friendly, accessible style, and opens up a whole range of exciting continuation products in the Apress roadmaps for when the new programmers wants to continue their journey. * C# is the language of the future and a lot of aspirant programmers are going to choose C# as their entry-point into programming. This book serves that new community of programmers and presents a first-class author to guide them.

BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS is a self-study or instructor led "beginning" programming tutorial consisting of 10 Chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Visual Basic Express Windows application. Students learn about project design, the Visual Basic Express toolbox, and many elements of the BASIC language. Numerous examples are used to demonstrate every step in the building process. The tutorial also includes several detailed computer projects for students to build and try. These projects include a number guessing game, card game, allowance calculator, drawing program, state capitals game, and several non-violent video games. BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS is presented using a combination of over 500 pages of FULL-COLOR course notes and actual Visual Basic Express examples. No prior programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using Microsoft Windows is expected. BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS requires Windows 7 or Windows 8 and Visual Basic 2012 Express. The Visual Basic source code and all needed multimedia files are available for download from the publisher's website (www.KidwareSoftware.com) after book registration. Reviews for BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS: "I was looking for some Visual Basic Express ideas and these books appeared to be just what I needed. I bought both Visual Basic books...great ideas and easy to read." - Andrew Zwelling, Math Teacher "I like the Computer Science For Kids Textbooks. They are clearly written and easy to understand. All in all, you folks have done a great job!" - Peter Eramo, Teacher, Poland, NY "The tutorials were really good to use." - Steven A. Compton, Teacher, Nashville, TN

BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS is a self-study or instuctor led "beginning" programming tutorial consisting of 10 Chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Visual Basic Express Windows application. Students learn about project design, the Visual Basic Express toolbox, and many elements of the BASIC language. Numerous examples are used to demonstrate every step in the building process. The tutorial also includes several detailed computer projects for students to build and try. These projects include a number guessing game, card game, allowance calculator, drawing program, state capitals game, and several non-violent video games. We also include several college prep bonus projects including a loan calculator, portfolio manager, and a checkbook balancer. BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS is presented using a combination of over 500 pages of course notes and actual Visual Basic Express examples. No prior programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using Microsoft Windows is expected. The 2010 Edition requires Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, ability to view and print documents saved in Microsoft Word format, and Visual Basic 2010 Express. The course can also be completed using Visual Basic 2010 Professional Edition. Reviews for BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS "I was looking for some Visual Basic Express ideas and these books appeared to be just what I needed. I bought both Visual Basic books...great ideas and easy to read." - Andrew Zwelling, Math Teacher "I like the Computer Science For Kids Textbooks. They are clearly written and easy to understand. All in all, you folks have done a great job!" - Peter Eramo, Teacher, Poland, NY "The tutorials were really good to use." - Steven A. Compton, Teacher, Nashville, TN

'Visual Basic Express' begins by describing the installation process then introduces form controls, applications properties, the programming language, and problem-solving techniques. It illustrates, by example, how to build and deploy a complete Windows application.

The ultimate beginner's guide to programming in Visual Basic 2012 Visual Basic, used to write Windows applications and web apps with ASP.NET, is an essential language for beginning programmers. Using the time-tested Wrox approach, this guide provides a step-by-step format that gets beginners up and running quickly and confidently. Essential topics covered include writing Windows applications, working with dialog boxes and menus, object oriented programming techniques, programming for graphics, using Visual Basic with ASP.NET for web apps, and dealing with data access and SQL Server. Visual Basic is a popular first language for beginning programmers; this Wrox beginner's guide covers all aspects of the newest version Uses a basic, step-by-step approach to help beginners learn quickly and easily Covers essential topics including flow control, data structure, writing Windows applications, error handling and debugging, objects and object oriented techniques, and class libraries Explains Windows Forms, graphics programming, accessing databases, web programming using Visual Basic with ASP.NET, data access, SQL Server, ADO.NET, and XML Beginning Visual Basic 2012 is a must-have for programming newcomers who want to get a solid footing in one of the most important programming languages.

* First book to demonstrate the full Express Suite of tools to the point where the reader can developer effective, low-budget database applications for non-profit web sites or for commercial tactical solutions. * Will capture the wave of application developers migrating from traditional VB/Access database to the .NET approach. * Full cases studies showing how to build e-Commerce and Web applications. * Readers will gain a sufficient grasp of the SQL Server and .NET fundamentals that they can readily grow their skills for clients whose needs escalate over time.

Learn Visual Basic step by step and start programming right away Beginning Visual Basic 2015 is the ideal guide for new programmers, especially those learning their first language. This new edition has been updated to align with Visual Studio 2015, and also refocused to concentrate on key beginner topics. Precise, step-by-step instructions walk you through important tasks, and clear explanations targeted to beginners will have you writing your first Visual Basic application quickly. You'll start from the absolute beginning, assuming no prior programming experience, and then gradually build your skills to write Visual Basic applications for Windows and the Web. Coverage includes objects, class libraries, graphics, databases, and much more, with explicit instructions on using ASP.NET, SQL Server, ADO.NET, and XML. Visual Studio is the usual environment for Visual Basic programming, and the latest upgrade has made Visual Basic more feature compatible with C# to allow programmers to move fluidly between the two languages. Don't know C#? Don't worry! This book starts from the very beginning of Visual Basic programming to help you build your skills from the ground-up. Understand flow control and data structure Debug Windows applications, dialog boxes, and menus Master objects and object-oriented techniques Access databases, program graphics, and program for the Web Over three million programmers use Visual Basic, and many of them learned it as their first language. It's beginner-friendly, versatile, and visually oriented, making it an ideal introduction to the programming mindset, workflow, and hard skills. Beginning Visual Basic 2015 gets you started on the right foot, with clear, patient instruction and plenty of hands-on practice.

Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 is designed to teach you how to write useful programs in Visual Basic 2008 as quickly and easily as possible. There are two kinds of beginners for whom this book is ideal: You’re a beginner to programming and you’ve chosen Visual Basic 2008 as the place to start. That’s a great choice! Visual Basic 2008 is not only easy to learn, it’s also fun to use and very powerful. You can program in another language but you’re a beginner to .NET programming. Again, you’ve made a great choice! Whether you’ve come from Fortran or Visual Basic 6, you’ll find that this book quickly gets you up to speed on what you need to know to get the most from Visual Basic 2008. Visual Basic 2008 offers a great deal of functionality in both tools and language. No one book could ever cover Visual Basic 2008 in its entirety—you would need a library of books. What this book aims to do is to get you started as quickly and easily as possible. It shows you the roadmap, so to speak, of what there is and where to go. Once we’ve taught you the basics of creating working applications (creating the windows and controls, how your code should handle unexpected events, what object-oriented programming is, how to use it in your applications, and so on), we’ll show you some of the areas you might want to try your hand at next. To this end, the book is organized as follows: Chapters 1 through 9 provide an introduction to Visual Studio 2008 and Windows programming. Chapter 6 provides an introduction to XAML and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) programming. Chapter 10 provides an introduction to application debugging and error handling. Chapters 11 through 13 provide an introduction to object-oriented programming and building objects. Chapter 14 provides an introduction to creating Windows Forms user controls. Chapter 15 provides an introduction to graphics in Windows applications. Chapters 16 and 17 provide an introduction to programming with databases and covers Access, SQL Server, ADO.NET and LINQ. Chapters 18 and 19 provide an introduction to ASP.NET and show you how to write applications for the Web. Chapter 20 provides a brief introduction to XML, a powerful tool for integrating your applications—regardless of the language they were written in. Chapter 21 introduces you to web services and the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Chapter 22 introduces you to sequential workflows using the Windows Workflow Foundation (WF). Chapter 23 introduces you to building applications for mobile devices using the Compact Framework classes. Chapter 24 introduces you to deploying applications using ClickOnce technology. Chapter 25 provides some insight on where to go next in your journey to learn about VisualBasic 2008. Appendix A provides the answers to chapter exercises. Appendix B introduces the Microsoft Solution Framework. Appendix C provides some background on security. Appendix D provides insight into Windows CardSpace. Appendix E compares the differences between the latest versions of the .NET Framework.

PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS teaches Visual Basic Express programming concepts while providing detailed step-by-step instructions to build many fun and useful projects. To grasp the concepts presented in HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS, you should possess a working knowledge of Windows and have had some exposure to Visual Basic Express programming (or some other programming language). We offer two beginning programming tutorials (VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS FOR KIDS and BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS) that would help you gain this needed exposure. PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS explains (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Visual Basic Express Windows project. Students learn about project design, the Visual Basic Express toolbox, many elements of the Visual Basic language, and how to debug and distribute finished projects. The projects built include: Dual-Mode Stopwatch - Allows you to time tasks you may be doing. Consumer Loan Assistant - Helps you see just how much those credit cards are costing you. Flash Card Math Quiz - Lets you practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills. Multiple Choice Exam - Quizzes a user on matching pairs of items, like countries/capitals, words/meanings, books/authors. Blackjack Card Game - Play the classic card game against the computer. Weight Monitor - Track your weight each day and monitor your progress toward established goals. Home Inventory Manager - Helps you keep track of all your belongings. Snowball Toss Game - Lets you throw snowballs at another player or against the computer. PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS requires a Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system, and Visual Basic 2012 Express. The book includes over 650 pages of FULL-COLOR self-study notes. The Visual Basic Express source code and all needed multimedia files are available for download from the publisher's website (www.KidwareSoftware.com) after you register the book.