VBScript Programmer's Reference

by Kingsley-Hughes, Adrian; Kingsley-Hughes, Kathie; Read, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780470168080
• ISBN10: 0470168080
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-08
• Publisher: Wrox

Summary

There have been some crucial changes to VBScript since the release of the second edition of VBScript Programmer's Reference. These changes have revolved around the release of Windows Server 2003 and the release of Windows Vista. Also, significant changes have been made to Internet Explorer, and Microsoft PowerShell (aka Monad). The book remains in two sections - the main body and a very comprehensive appendix section. The book is a "one stop shop" covering beginner and intermediate level topics with a view of the reader not having any previous experience with VBScript. Later sections build on this and will be more relevant to intermediate/advanced readers. The appendix section is aimed more at the intermediate/advanced reader, although beginners will be encouraged to refer to sections such as the Internet Explorer object model or the VBScript functions and keywords. VBScript Programmer's Reference begins with discussion of the general syntax, functions, keywords, style, error handling, and similar language-specific topics and then moves into an expanded reference section covering the object models in detail. The book combines a comprehensive overview of the VBScript technology and associated technologies with practical examples at every stage from beginner to advanced user. Specific topics include: Data Types Flow Control Error Handling and Debugging Runtime Objects Classes in VBScript Regular Expressions Client-Side Web Scripting Windows Sidebar and Gadgets Task Scheduler Scripting PowerShell (aka Monad, Microsoft Command Shell or MSH) Super-Charged Client-Side Scripting The Windows Script Host Windows Script Components Script Encoding Remote Scripting HTML Applications Server-Side Web Scripting Data Objects Adding VBScript to Your VB Applications

Author Biography

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes has made his living as a technology writer for over a decade, with many books and articles to his name. He can also be found teaching classes on the Web, where he has successfully taught technology skills to thousands of learners, with his own special brand of knowledge, experience, wit, and poor spelling. He is also editor of the ZDNet blog Hardware 2.0 ( http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware ).

Kathie Kingsley-Hughes has worked in IT training for many years. In addition to writing, she now works as a courseware developer and e-trainer, specializing in Internet technologies. She also runs a web development company in the United Kingdom.

Daniel Read is a software developer living and working in Atlanta, GA, USA. He currently works for Connecture Inc., an Atlanta-based software consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry. Daniel also publishes and writes essays for developers at DeveloperDotStar.com , a web-based magazine for software professionals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

A Quick Introduction to Programming

What VBScript Is - and Isn't!

Data Types

Variables and Procedures

Control of Flow

Error Handling and Debugging

The Scripting Runtime Objects

Classes in VBScript (Writing Your Own COM Objects)

Regular Expressions

Client-Side Web Scripting

Windows Sidebars and Gadgets

Task Scheduler Scripting

PowerShell

Super-Charged Client-Side Scripting

Windows Script Host

Windows Script Components

Script Encoding

Remote Scripting

HTML Applications

Server-Side Web Scripting

Adding VBScript to Your VB and .NET Applications

VBScript Functions and Keywords

Variable Naming Convention

Coding Conventions

Visual Basic Constants Supported in VBScript

VBScript Error Codes and the Err Object

The Scripting Runtime Library Object Reference

The Windows Script Host Object Model

Regular Expressions

The Variant Subtypes

ActiveX Data Objects

Index

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