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Visual Basic Quickstart Guide

by Aspen Olmsted

October 2023

Beginner to intermediate

238 pages

4h 49m

English

Packt Publishing

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Technical requirementsProgramming with Visual Basic.NET Windows FormsHello, World! in Visual Basic.NET Windows FormsInstalling Visual Basic.NETAlternative installations of Visual Basic.NETCoding Visual Basic.NET Windows Forms Hello, World!Programming with Visual Basic ClassicHello, World! in Visual Basic ClassicInstalling Visual Basic 6Alternative installationsRunning the Visual Basic 6 Hello, World! programProgramming with VBAHello, World! in VBACoding a VBA Hello, World! from ExcelProgramming with VBScriptHello, World! in VBScriptCoding a Hello, World! VBScript with NotepadProgramming with Classic ASPHello, World! in Classic ASPInstalling Classic ASP on WindowsAlternative installationsCoding Classic ASP Hello, World! with NotepadProgramming in ASP.NETHello, World! in ASP.NETInstalling ASP.NETAlternative installationsCoding ASP.NET Hello, World! with Visual StudioSummary
Technical requirementsProgramming input and output with Visual Basic.NETSimple interaction in Visual Basic.NETCoding a simple interaction in Visual Basic.NETProgramming input and output with Visual Basic ClassicSimple interaction in Visual Basic ClassicCoding a simple interaction in Visual Basic 6Programming input and output with VBASimple interaction in VBACoding a simple interaction with VBA in ExcelProgramming input and output with Visual Basic ScriptSimple interaction in VBScriptCoding a simple interaction in VBScript with NotepadProgramming input and output with Classic ASPSimple interaction in Classic ASPCoding a simple interaction in Classic ASP with NotepadProgramming input and output with ASP.NETSimple interaction in ASP.NETCoding a simple interaction in ASP.NET with Visual StudioSummary
Choosing data typesImplicit versus explicit variable declarationExploring the Option Explicit statementUnderstanding variable scopeBest practices – naming variablesStoring more than one valueDifferences in data types between family membersDifferences in data types between VBScript and VB6Differences in data types between VBA and VB6Differences in data types between VB6 and VB.NETSummary
If statementsCase statementsTernary operatorsThe VB.NET OrElse operatorThe VB.NET AndAlso operatorThe GoTo statementSummary
For loopsWhile loopsDo loopsExit and Continue statementsInfinite loopsSummary
Modularizing code in functionsModularizing code in proceduresUnderstanding parameters in functions and proceduresReturn statementSummary
Technical requirementsBuilding the project in the VB.NET consoleCoding a Visual Basic.NET console calculatorBuilding the project in VB6Coding a Visual Basic 6 calculatorBuilding the project in VBACoding a VBA calculator in ExcelBuilding the project in VBScriptCoding a VBScript calculator with NotepadBuilding the project in Classic ASPCoding a Classic ASP calculator with NotepadBuilding the project in ASP.NETCoding an ASP.NET calculator with Visual StudioSummary

Modifying string dataConcatenationSubstring extractionString replacementCase conversionModifying numerical dataMathematical operationsRounding and truncationType conversionModifying date and time dataCreating date and time valuesDate and time mathDate and time component extractionFormatting numeric valuesFormatting date and time valuesSummary
Working with directories and filesWorking with files in VB.NETWorking with directories in VB.NETWorking with files in older VB family membersWorking with directories in older VB family membersWriting test into filesWriting text in VB6 and VBAReading text from filesReading text in VB6 and VBAWriting binary data to filesWriting binary data in VB6 and VBAReading binary data from filesReading binary data in VB6 and VBASummary
Working with one-dimensional arraysUtilizing multidimensional arraysHandling arrays in early VB family membersWhen and how to use listsStoring data in a dictionarySummary
Technical requirementsBuilding the project in the VB.NET consoleCoding the VB.NET console grading toolBuilding the project in VB6Coding the VB 6 grading toolBuilding the project in VBACoding the VBA grading tool in ExcelBuilding the project in VBScriptCoding the VBScript grading tool with NotepadBuilding the project in Classic ASPCoding the Classic ASP grading tool with NotepadBuilding the project in ASP.NETCoding the ASP.NET calculator with Visual StudioSummary
Classes and fieldsClass declarationFieldsMethodsMethod declarationInstantiating a classOne-to-one has-a relationshipsSummary
Inheritance in VB.NETInheritance differences in family membersVB6/VBAVB.NETException handlingIs-a relationshipsSummary
PolymorphismAbstract classesSealed classesSummary
InterfacesDeveloping interfacesInterface declarationImplementing an interfaceUsing interface polymorphismStandard interfacesSummary
Technical requirementsBuilding the project in the VB.NET consoleCoding the Visual Basic.NET console grading toolBuilding the project in ASP.NETCoding an ASP.NET calculator with Visual StudioSummary
Classic ASP Request objectASP.NET Request objectClassic ASP Response objectASP.NET Response objectSummary
Session scopeApplication scopeRequest scope and cookiesRequest scope in ASPCookies in ASPSummary
Technical requirementsBuilding the project in Classic ASPCoding the Classic ASP grading tool with NotepadBuilding the project in ASP.NETCoding the ASP.NET server-side grade averager with Visual StudioSummary
Summing it all upVariable declarationData typesScopeDecision branchingProcedure modularizationCollectionsFile handlingObject encapsulationInheritancePolymorphismWeb application HTTP model and concurrencyFurther reading topicsVB6 form developmentVB.NET WinForms developmentCOM object creationSuggested projectsSummary
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Overview

"Visual Basic Quickstart Guide" provides a hands-on journey into learning Visual Basic for both beginners and experienced developers. This book teaches you fundamental programming principles and progresses to advanced topics such as object-oriented programming and data handling. You will gain practical skills and knowledge to confidently handle VB development tasks.

What this Book will help me do

Master the principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Visual Basic, including inheritance and polymorphism.
Learn to confidently read and write code across VB Script, VBA, VB Classic, and VB.NET.
Gain the skills to effectively maintain and troubleshoot legacy Visual Basic code systems.
Develop knowledge to work with data structures, file input/output, and advanced programming techniques.
Understand the nuances of each Visual Basic variant to enhance your programming flexibility.

Author(s)

Aspen Olmsted is a seasoned software engineer and educator, specializing in Visual Basic and other programming languages. With years of industry and teaching experience, Aspen has assisted countless students and professionals in grasping complex programming concepts. Aspen's approachable teaching style and practical insights make this guide a valuable resource for learners at all levels.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for software developers or aspiring programmers who wish to learn Visual Basic, from beginners to those maintaining legacy systems. It is for professionals and enthusiasts looking to broaden their programming skill set. Whether you're developing new software or refining existing projects, this book will support your goals.