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Beginning Visual Basic 2012

by Bryan Newsome

September 2012

Beginner

744 pages

19h 30m

English

Wrox

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Event-Driven ProgrammingInstalling Visual Basic 2012The Visual Studio 2012 IDECreating a Simple ApplicationUsing the Help SystemSummary
Microsoft's Reliance on WindowsWriting Software for WindowsCommon Language RuntimeThe Common Type System and Common Language SpecificationSummary
Information and DataWorking with VariablesComments and WhitespaceData TypesStoring VariablesMethodsSummary
Making DecisionsThe If StatementSelect CaseLoopsSummary
Understanding ArraysUnderstanding EnumerationsUnderstanding ConstantsStructuresWorking with ArrayListsWorking with CollectionsBuilding Lookup Tables with HashtableAdvanced Array ManipulationSummary
What Is XAML?XAML SyntaxWindows Presentation FoundationSummary
Responding to EventsBuilding a Simple ApplicationCounting CharactersCounting WordsCreating More Complex ApplicationsCreating the ToolbarCreating the Status BarCreating an Edit BoxClearing the Edit BoxResponding to Toolbar ButtonsUsing Multiple FormsAbout DialogSummary
The MessageBoxThe OpenFileDialog ControlThe SaveDialog ControlThe FontDialog ControlThe ColorDialog ControlThe PrintDialog ControlThe FolderBrowserDialog ControlSummary
Understanding Menu FeaturesCreating MenusContext MenusSummary

Major Error TypesDebuggingError HandlingSummary
Understanding ObjectsBuilding ClassesReusabilityDesigning an ObjectConstructorsInheritanceObjects and StructuresThe Framework ClassesSummary
Building a Favorites ViewerAn Alternative Favorite ViewerUsing Shared Properties and MethodsUnderstanding Object-Oriented Programming and Memory ManagementSummary
Understanding Class LibrariesUsing Strong NamesRegistering AssembliesDesigning Class LibrariesUsing Third-Party Class LibrariesViewing Classes with the Object BrowserSummary
Windows Forms ControlsCreating and Testing a User ControlExposing Properties from User ControlsDesign Time or RuntimeCreating a Command Link ControlSummary
What You Need to Complete This Chapter's ExercisesWhat Is a Database?Understanding Basic SQL SyntaxExecuting Queries in SQL ServerSummary
ADO.NETADO.NET Data NamespacesThe ADO.NET Classes in ActionData BindingSummary
Creating a Dynamic Data Entities WebsiteCustomizing the Design of a Dynamic Data WebsiteSummary
Thin-Client ArchitectureWeb Forms versus Windows FormsWeb Applications: The Basic PiecesActive Server PagesBuilding WebsitesSummary
What Is Deployment?Creating a Visual Studio 2012 Setup ApplicationCustomize the User InterfaceDeploying Different SolutionsSummary
Windows 8 Application Design PrinciplesApplication LayoutSummary
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20
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Overview

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.