VisualBasic .NET For Dummies

Dive into object–oriented programming and other VB .NET features
Create Basic programs with Microsoft′s new .NET framework
The pain–free way to get up to speed on the new Visual Basic .NET Do you want to write Windows programs but don′t know where to start? Relax! From creating menus and writing code to working with loops, subrouting, and object–oriented techniques, this friendly guide is just what you need to tap the power of Visual Basic .NET.
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
PART I: Creating a Visual Basic .NET Program.
Chapter 1: How Visual Basic .NET Works.
Chapter 2: Using the Visual Basic .NET User Interface.
Chapter 3: Designing Your First User Interface.
Chapter 4: Writing BASIC Code.
PART II: Creating User Interfaces.
Chapter 5: User Interface Design 101.
Chapter 6: Designing Forms.
Chapter 7: Boxes and Buttons for Making Choices.
Chapter 8: Text Boxes and Labels for Typing and Showing Words.
Chapter 9: Showing Choices with List and Combo Boxes.
Chapter 10: Fine–Tuning the Appearance of Your User Interface.
PART III: Making Menus.
Chapter 11: Creating and Editing Pull–Down Menus.
Chapter 12: Submenus, Growing Menus, and Pop–Up Menus.
Chapter 13: Showing Dialog Boxes.
PART IV: The Basics of Writing Code.
Chapter 14: Writing Event–Handling Procedures.
Chapter 15: Using Variables.
Chapter 16: Getting Data from the User.
Chapter 17: Math 101: Arithmetic, Logical, and Comparison Operators.
Chapter 18: Strings and Things.
Chapter 19: Defining Constants and Using Comments.
Chapter 20: Storing Stuff in Data Structures.
Chapter 21: Killing Bugs.
PART V: Making Decisions and Getting Loopy.
Chapter 22: Making Decisions with If–Then Statements.
Chapter 23: The Select Case Statement.
Chapter 24: Repeating Yourself with Loops.
Chapter 25: For–Next Loops That Can Count.
Chapter 26: Nested Loops and Quick Exits.
PART VI: Writing Subprograms (So You Don′t Go Crazy All at Once).
Chapter 27: General Procedures (Subprograms That Everyone Can Share).
Chapter 28: Passing Arguments.
Chapter 29: Functions, a Unique Type of Subprogram.
PART VII: Understanding Object–Oriented Programming.
Chapter 30: What the Heck Is Object–Oriented Programming?
Chapter 31: Getting Some Class with Object–Oriented Programming.
Chapter 32: Using Inheritance and Overloading.
PART VIII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 33: Ten Visual Basic .NET Topics That Didn′t Fit Anywhere Else.
Chapter 34: (Almost) Ten Tips for Using the Visual Basic .NET User Interface.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Wallace Wang is the bestselling author of Beginning Programming For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Steal This Computer Book 2, and many other books. In addition to writing computer books, he also performs stand–up comedy in Las Vegas and has appeared on the TV show A&E′s "Evening at the Improv."

Okładka tylna:
Dive into object–oriented programming and other VB .NET features
Create Basic programs with Microsoft′s new .NET framework
The pain–free way to get up to speed on the new Visual Basic .NET Do you want to write Windows programs but don′t know where to start? Relax! From creating menus and writing code to working with loops, subrouting, and object–oriented techniques, this friendly guide is just what you need to tap the power of Visual Basic .NET.
The Dummies Way(TM) Explan ations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
Get smart! @ www.dummies.com
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