A beginner's introduction to programming in general and Visual Basic in particular, this book's friendly format combines solid instructions with a light-hearted style that allows readers to follow along from start to finish. Extensively cross-referenced, this tutorial/reference lets readers get familiar with the basics while helping them avoid or solve problems with OOPS! troubleshooting tips.

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Clayton Walnum explains the basics of Visual Basic 6 to allow beginners to use the software to create, test and run Visual Basic programs and distribute their applications.

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VB Programmers: Get in Step with .NET With the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes: Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls Building dynamic forms Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTables Persisting objects to disk files Handling graphics and printing Achieving robustness via structured exception handling and debugging Developing your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritance Building custom Windows controls Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applications Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET Facilitating database programming with the visual database tools Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controls Designing web applications to access databases Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls Building XML web services to use with Windows and web applications Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniques Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Vogel offers the ultimate developer's guide to using and building objects and components effectively and efficiently in Visual Basic. Topics include MTS, ASP, COM, DCOM, COM+, and more. From soup to nuts, Vogel also explores designing compoenents and distributing them with the Package and Deployment Wizard.

Create your own custom Visual Basic programs fast for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT! If you want to develop business applications for Windows, then Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 programming environment is for you. With its powerful and friendly object-oriented interface, Visual Basic 6 is the ideal tool for creating easy-to-use and attractive interfaces of your own. Whether you want to build original programs from the ground up or take advantage of existing wizards, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies will help you design and debug your work - and accomplish all your goals! Covers using Visual Basic 6 with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Walks you through the ins and outs of object-oriented programming in Visual Basic and using the Visual Basic toolset Shows you how to make use of menus and submenus, write subprograms that everyone can share, save and retrieve information in databases, integrate ActiveX controls into your applications, and build attractive user interfaces with buttons, boxes, and scroll bars From the fundamentals of writing BASIC code to the thrill of distributing your very own custom applications, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies brings a fresh perspective to programming in Visual Basic 6 that everyone can understand.