Focuses on how to program using Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning fun and easy, this is the perfect introductory programming book.

Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner provides beginner programmers with programming instruction using Visual C# 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written for the entry-level, non-professional programmer, the book assumes no prior programming or scripting experience. Visual C# 2005 Express Edition is a simple, lightweight, integrated development environment designed for beginning programmers and non-professional developers interested in building Windows Forms, class libraries, and console-based applications. It enjoys strong Microsoft support, has a dedicated user community, and is taught to students in universities throughout the United States as an entry-level programming language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning beginning-level programming fun and easy, Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner is the perfect introductory programming book.

Written for the beginning programmer with little to no prior programming experience, Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner teaches programming skills using Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Ideal for the first time or casual programmer or programming student, Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition features innovative new language constructs, new compiler features, dramatically enhanced productivity, and improved debugging experience. Basic 2005 Express Edition enjoys strong Microsoft support, has a dedicated user community, and is taught to students in universities throughout the United States as an entry-level programming language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning beginning-level programming fun and easy, Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner is the perfect introductory programming book.

In this lively, eye-opening, and hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Visual C# 2005 Express Edition. Featuring a full working edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project--a desktop weather-reporting application--from start to finish. You'll get an unintimidating introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual C# Express to work right away--creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first, ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources.

* Written by Peter Wright, who taught 100,000 new programmers how to program in Visual Basic when Microsoft last launched a new product so suitable for new/hobbyist and aspirant programmers. The same Peter Wright style today makes this book the best Express tutorial available. * Covers all the key features of Express C# in a friendly, accessible style, and opens up a whole range of exciting continuation products in the Apress roadmaps for when the new programmers wants to continue their journey. * C# is the language of the future and a lot of aspirant programmers are going to choose C# as their entry-point into programming. This book serves that new community of programmers and presents a first-class author to guide them.

Peter Wright taught 100,000 new programmers how to program in Visual Basic during the 1990s. The same Peter Wright—style makes this book the best Express tutorial available Covers all the key features of Visual Basic 2005 Express; opens up a whole range of exciting continuation products in the Apress roadmaps for when the new programmers want to continue their journeys VB.NET is the language of the future; many aspiring programmers will opt for VB.NET as their entry point into programming

This low-cost, entry-level Starter Kit is an ideal learning tool for novice C♯ programmers. The author has trained thousands of developers all over the world, and his approachable writing style helps readers easily understand the concepts of Visual C♯ Express and its integration with Visual Studio 2005. Explains how to develop applications with Visual C♯ Express using Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and Windows Services. Coverage of Visual C♯ is project- and task-based so readers get quick results as they apply what they have ...