Overview
Visual Basic is a powerful, industry-standard language used to develop a wide range of applications. Business and industry use it for developing stand-alone programs, front ends to large-scale database systems, Internet interactivity (VB Script), office automation enhancements (such as Microsoft Office), and other types of software.
The fundamentals of programming require understanding various elements such as statements, variables, data types, and. expressions. However, a programmer also needs to understand a bigger picture: to analyze, design, document, and test the program under development. In addition, analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical. This book covers each of these key activities in program development, emphasizing the problem solving and programming concepts fundamental to all programming tasks.
If you have never programmed before, or have limited programming experience, this book is for you. Programming for Technology Students Using Visual Basic can help you master the fundamentals required to create programs. With the use of a fictitious small manufacturing company, the author provides a unique case study approach to add interest and context for programming in the real world.
New features to this edition include:
- Integrated hands-on exercises throughout each chapter.
- An updated design, using color to emphasize important topics and useful information.
- A Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Working Model CD.
- Additional troubleshooting sections and many new and updated diagrams.
Instructors who are using this book for a course mayobtain the accompanying Instructor's Manual (ISBN 0-13-041208-2) free of charge.
Synopsis
This text/CD-ROM package covers program analysis, design, language elements, documentation, control structures, testing, algorithms, IO processing, data structures, multimedia, and object components. Emphasis is on problems solving and programming concepts fundamental to all programming tasks. Material is introduced in the context of solving a problem in an ongoing case study. Two accompanying CD-ROMs contain program files and supplemental information to use in exercises, and the Visual Basic 6 Working Model. New features to this second edition include exercises throughout each chapter and new material on troubleshooting. No programming experience is assumed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
A text/CD-ROM package for students with limited or no programming experience, emphasizing problem-solving and programming concepts fundamental to all programming. Case studies for a small, fictitious manufacturing company provide context for programming in the real world. Each chapter contains objectives, application vignettes, hands- on exercises, and problems, as well as worked examples, key points, and notes on troubleshooting and documentation. The CD-ROM contains program files for exercises, plus answers and solutions, and a working copy of Visual Basic 4. Assumes basic proficiency in Windows. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.