Introduction to Programming Using Microsoft Visual Basic 2008

the long version

New to our Visual Basic series of texts, An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2008 emphasizes good problem-solving and programming skills in a clear, easy-to-understand format. Object-oriented programming concepts are integrated throughout the text and each chapter explains the use of Visual Basic controls. Example Applications throughout the text demonstrate important programming concepts and are complete with runs that show outputs. Written and classroom tested by experienced programming teachers, our Visual Basic 2008 text describes many of the practical applications of Visual Basic and includes: Core programming concepts; Using built-in classes; Color, sound, and graphics; Business functions; Creating classes and understanding instantiation, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism; Manipulating files; MDI applications; Databases and Web Programming. An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2008 is an excellent text for an introductory programming course in a sequence leading to Java. - Publisher.