Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition

Learn to create Windows applications using Visual Basic/Studio Community. Code examples, screenshots, and step-by-step instructions illustrate each aspect of Visual Basic, so you'll be creating your own interactive applications in no time! Updated for Visual Basic 2022 edition (Visual Basic 17.0) Pages: 192 By: Mike McGrath Publication Date: October 26th, 2022 ISBN: 9781840789768 Now in its 7th edition, Visual Basic in easy steps shows how to create Windows applications using the latest Visual Studio Community programming environment. Using examples with free downloadable code, this renowned guide covers:Form controls, application properties, the programming language, live code analysis, problem-solving and debugging techniques.Creating macros for Word and Excel in Microsoft Office, using VBA.Manipulating files and data using VBScript.Incorporating external data into your applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSS web feeds, and SQL databases. Ideal for anyone wanting to quickly understand Visual Basic fundamentals and master the key techniques. By the end of the book, you’ll be creating your own interactive applications! Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windows programming, including:Programmers who want to quickly learn the latest Visual Basic techniques.Students who are studying computing at school or college.Those seeking a career in Information Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basic programming. Updated for Visual Basic 2022 edition (Visual Basic 17.0). Table of ContentsGetting startedSetting propertiesUsing controlsLearning the languageBuilding an applicationSolving problemsExtending the interfaceScripting with Visual BasicHarnessing dataEmploying databases About the author Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.