VBScript Programmer's Reference
2nd Edition
Published on 9. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-7645-5993-8 (ISBN)
Description
* Revised for the first time in four years, this definitive 800-page reference is a must for anyone who works with VBScript, the versatile Microsoft scripting language that's widely used with Internet Explorer, ASP.NET, and Windows Script Host (WHS)
* Ideal for VBScript beginners and veterans alike, this example-filled reference offers a succinct VBScript overview, complete with tutorials, followed by comprehensive reference sections that document VBScript object models in detail
* Includes coverage of new VBScript features such as the Windows Script Component Wizard, regular expressions, and remote scripting, as well as revised and updated material on the script debugger, script control, script encoder, WHS, and more
* Ideal for VBScript beginners and veterans alike, this example-filled reference offers a succinct VBScript overview, complete with tutorials, followed by comprehensive reference sections that document VBScript object models in detail
* Includes coverage of new VBScript features such as the Windows Script Component Wizard, regular expressions, and remote scripting, as well as revised and updated material on the script debugger, script control, script encoder, WHS, and more
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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes has made his living as a technology writer for the last six years, with many books and articles to his name. He can also be found teaching classes on the Web, where he has successfully taught technology skills to thousands of learners, with his own special brand of knowledge, experience, wit, and poor spelling.
Kathie Kingsley-Hughes has worked in IT training for many years. In addition to writing, she now works as a courseware developer and e-trainer, specializing in Internet technologies. She also runs a Web development company in the United Kingdom.
Daniel Reed is a software developer living and working in Atlanta, GA, USA. He currently works for Connecticut Inc., an Atlanta-based software consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry. Daniel also publishes and writes essays for chapters.*, a Web-based magazine for software professionals (DeveloperDotStar.com).
Kathie Kingsley-Hughes has worked in IT training for many years. In addition to writing, she now works as a courseware developer and e-trainer, specializing in Internet technologies. She also runs a Web development company in the United Kingdom.
Daniel Reed is a software developer living and working in Atlanta, GA, USA. He currently works for Connecticut Inc., an Atlanta-based software consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry. Daniel also publishes and writes essays for chapters.*, a Web-based magazine for software professionals (DeveloperDotStar.com).
Content
About the Authors.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: A Quick Introduction to Programming.
Chapter 2: What VBScript Is--and Isn't!
Chapter 3: Data Types.
Chapter 4: Variables and Procedures.
Chapter 5: Control of Flow.
Chapter 6: Error Handling and Debugging.
Chapter 7: The Scripting Runtime Objects.
Chapter 8: Classes in VBScript (Writing Your Own COM Objects).
Chapter 9: Regular Expressions.
Chapter 10: Client-Side Web Scripting.
Chapter 11: Super-Charged Client-Side Scripting.
Chapter 12: Windows Script Host.
Chapter 13: Windows Script Components.
Chapter 14: Script Encoding.
Chapter 15: Remote Scripting.
Chapter 16: HTML Applications.
Chapter 17: Server-Side Web Scripting.
Chapter 18: Adding VBScript to Your VB Applications.
Appendix A: VBScript Functions and Keywords.
Appendix B: Variable Naming Convention.
Appendix C: Coding Convention.
Appendix D: Visual Basic Constants Supported in VBScript.
Appendix E: VBScript Error Codes and the Err Object.
Appendix F: The Scripting Runtime Library Object Reference.
Appendix G: The Windows Script Host Object Model.
Appendix H: Regular Expressions.
Appendix I: VBScript Features not in VBA.
Appendix J: VBA Features not in VBScript.
Appendix K: The Variant Subtypes.
Appendix L: ActiveX Data Objects.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: A Quick Introduction to Programming.
Chapter 2: What VBScript Is--and Isn't!
Chapter 3: Data Types.
Chapter 4: Variables and Procedures.
Chapter 5: Control of Flow.
Chapter 6: Error Handling and Debugging.
Chapter 7: The Scripting Runtime Objects.
Chapter 8: Classes in VBScript (Writing Your Own COM Objects).
Chapter 9: Regular Expressions.
Chapter 10: Client-Side Web Scripting.
Chapter 11: Super-Charged Client-Side Scripting.
Chapter 12: Windows Script Host.
Chapter 13: Windows Script Components.
Chapter 14: Script Encoding.
Chapter 15: Remote Scripting.
Chapter 16: HTML Applications.
Chapter 17: Server-Side Web Scripting.
Chapter 18: Adding VBScript to Your VB Applications.
Appendix A: VBScript Functions and Keywords.
Appendix B: Variable Naming Convention.
Appendix C: Coding Convention.
Appendix D: Visual Basic Constants Supported in VBScript.
Appendix E: VBScript Error Codes and the Err Object.
Appendix F: The Scripting Runtime Library Object Reference.
Appendix G: The Windows Script Host Object Model.
Appendix H: Regular Expressions.
Appendix I: VBScript Features not in VBA.
Appendix J: VBA Features not in VBScript.
Appendix K: The Variant Subtypes.
Appendix L: ActiveX Data Objects.
Index.