Synopses & Reviews
Take an object-oriented approach when learning the next generation of Visual Basic. Bestselling author Michael Ekedahl explores the .NET platform, discussing Visual Basic as an object-oriented, data-driven language. Tackling the numerous changes and enhancements to the .Net framework, this comprehensive book is designed for individuals with little or no programming background and introduces sound programming techniques through hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter case problems. It offers real-world MIS and business-related examples to help prepare readers for their first job experience using Visual Basic. NET.
Synopsis
Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: An Object-Oriented Approach, Second Edition is designed for individuals with little or no programming background. In this edition, each chapter is divided into two lessons - Concept and Application. The Concept lesson appears first. Software design and programming concepts appear in this section. In the Application lesson, you will find the design and implementation of a real-world application, along with limited hands-on steps to complete that application.
Synopsis
Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: An Object-Oriented Approach, Second Edition is designed for individuals with little or no programming background. In this edition, each chapter is divided into two lessons - Concept and Application. The Concept lesson appears first. Software design and programming concepts appear in this section. In the Application lesson, you will find the design and implementation of a real-world application, along with limited hands-on steps to complete that application.
Synopsis
Programming with Microsoft« Visual Basic« 2005: An Object-Oriented Approach, Second Edition is designed for individuals with little or no programming background and introduces sound programming techniques.
About the Author
Michael Ekedahl has worked in the technology field for nearly 20 years. He taught Visual Basic, Internet development, and other programming topics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for 15 years. Michael was also the lead technical analyst for the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment at UNLV. He also developed geophysical software sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Presently, Michael teaches Visual Basic and advanced programming topics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and writes books for Cengage Learning Course Technology.
Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to Programming and the .NET Framework 2. Creating an Console Application with Visual Studio 3. Introduction to Event Handlers and Windows Forms Applications 4. Introduction to Numeric Data Types and Variables 5. The String and DateTime Data Types 6. Understanding the Structure of an Application: Procedures, Modules, and Classes 7. Decision Making 8. Using Repetition with Loops and Lists 9. Processing Lists with Arrays 10. Sequential Files and Structures 11. Introduction to Database Processing 12. Drawing and Mouse Events 13. Additional Windows Controls Appendix A: Debugging Appendix B: ASCII Chart ONLINE ONLY: Appendix C: Introduction to Printing with Visual Studio Appendix D: Deployment