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More than three million Visual Basic users will be seeking fundamental knowledge of Visual Basic.NET, a major overhaul to the language. It contains extensive coverage of the .NET integrated development environment, including Web services, object-oriented programming, debugging, and more. It contains a step-by-step learning tool for all the core topics - and helpful information on migrating existing projects to Visual Basic.NET. It delivers hands-on learning for the programming skills necessary to succeed in the e-business community.
From the Back Cover
Essential Skills for First-Time Programmers
Discover the essential truths of programming languages, and take advantage of the particular benefits of the Visual Basic .NET development environment. Understand fundamental programming concepts such as variables, operators, control structures, loops, procedures, and arrays, then incorporate these concepts into a sophisticated graphical user interface. Learn to combine rapid application development long a staple of Visual Basic with complete object-oriented programming support. Explore advanced topics such as debugging, file access, and databases. Visual Basic .NET: A Beginner's Guide will give you a complete working knowledge of Visual Basic .NET, an essential component of the Visual Studio .NET suite.
This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:
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Modules Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
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Goals Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module
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Ask the Experts Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
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1-Minute Drills Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
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Annotated Syntax Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
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Projects Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
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Mastery Checks End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions
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