Programming With Microsoft Visual Basic.Net

by Ekedahl, Michael V.; Newman, William

• ISBN13: 9780619016586
• ISBN10: 0619016582
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Course Technology Ptr

Summary

Take an object-oriented approach when learning the next generation of Visual Basic. Best-selling author, Micheal Ekedahl explores the .NET platform, discussing Visual Basic as an object-oriented, data-driven language. Tackling the numerous changes and enhancements to the .Net framework, this book is designed for individuals with little or no programming background and introduces sound programming techniques through hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter case problems. It offers real-world MIS and business-related examples to help prepare readers for their first job experience using Visual Basic. NET.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Read this Before You Begin	xvi
Getting Started with VB.Net	1	(36)
Creating a First VB.Net Solution	37	(44)
Introduction to Numeric Data Types and Variables	81	(44)
Decision Making	125	(44)
Validating Input with Strings and Functions	169	(42)
Repetition and Multiple Forms	211	(46)
Processing Text Files with Arrays and Lists	257	(40)
Introduction to Database Processing	297	(42)
Working with Multiple Database Tables	339	(38)
Dialog Controls Common to Windows and Structured Error Handling	377	(40)
Creating a Multiple-Document Application	417	(40)
Creating Reusable Components with Classes	457	(44)
Introduction to ASP.NET	501	(50)
Deploying a VB.NET Application	551	(40)
Appendix A Debugging	591	(18)
Appendix B Database Design	609	(14)
Appendix C Crystal Reports	623	(18)
Appendix D ASCII Character Codes	641	(2)
Index	643