Programming With Visual Basic 2005: An Object-Oriented Approach 2nd Edition

Description

Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: An Object-Oriented Approach, Second Edition is designed for individuals with little or no programming background. In this edition, each chapter is divided into two lessons - Concept and Application. The Concept lesson appears first. Software design and programming concepts appear in this section. In the Application lesson, you will find the design and implementation of a real-world application, along with limited hands-on steps to complete that application.

FEATURES:

* Uses flowcharts to show the detailed logic implemented in most procedures. UML activity diagrams are also used where appropriate.
    * Introduces key programming concepts and programming logic using selected design models so that students will gain more insight into the software lifecycle.
    * Chapter Summaries and Key Terms at the end of each chapter provide an easy reference for material learned throughout the chapter.
    * End-of-chapter material - such as Review Questions, Programming Questions, and Hands-On Projects - reinforces important concepts for students.
    * May be purchased with Visual Basic 2005. Contact your sales rep for more information.

CONTENTS:

1. An Introduction to Programming and the .NET Framework
2. Creating an Console Application with Visual Studio
3. Introduction to Event Handlers and Windows Forms Applications
4. Introduction to Numeric Data Types and Variables
5. The String and DateTime Data Types
6. Understanding the Structure of an Application: Procedures, Modules, and Classes
7. Decision Making
8. Using Repetition with Loops and Lists
9. Processing Lists with Arrays
10. Sequential Files and Structures
11. Introduction to Database Processing
12. Drawing and Mouse Events
13. Additional Windows Controls
Appendices
Appendix A: Debugging
Appendix B: ASCII Chart
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Appendix C: Introduction to Printing with Visual Studio
Appendix D: Deployment