Starting Out With Visual Basic

For courses in Visual Basic Programming

Visual Basic fundamentals

Rich in concise, practical examples, Starting Out With Visual Basic covers the tools and features of Visual Basic, and when and how to use them. The authors introduce the fundamentals of Visual Basic in clear, easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to novice programming students. Students not only learn how to use the various controls, constructs, and features of Visual Basic, but also why and when to use them. The 8th Edition includes updates for compatibility with Visual Studio 2017.

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