Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2008, An (w/VS2008 DVD)
United States Edition
7th Edition
Published on 19. February 2009
Book
Mixed media product
768 pages
978-0-13-606072-7 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its Seventh Edition, Schneider's "tried and true" text - consistently praised by both students and instructors - is designed for students with no prior computer programming experience. Now updated for Visual Basic 2008, Schneider focuses on teaching problem-solving skills and sustainable programming skills. A broad range of real-world examples, section-ending exercises, case studies, and programming projects gives students significant hands-on experience.
Supplements:
Instructor: Solutions, Power Point Lecture Slides, Test Files
Student: Source Code
www.prenhall.com/schneider
Supplements:
Instructor: Solutions, Power Point Lecture Slides, Test Files
Student: Source Code
www.prenhall.com/schneider
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-606072-7 (9780136060727)
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Person
David I. Schneider spent over 32 years teaching at the University of Maryland, and has published an impressive 28 books over the past 18 years. He is the author of several best-selling texts, including his Visual Basic Series with Prentice Hall. Why are his books best-sellers? Students love his extensive use of examples and applications-a concept that stems from his teaching experience and results in books that are "tried and true." His best-selling Visual Basic texts have been successfully used for many years and have received consistent praise from both students and instructors.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
The Companion Website for Students and Instructors
Using this Book for a Short or Condensed Course
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving
1.1 An Introduction to Computers
1.2 Windows, Folders, and Files
1.3 Program Development Cycle
1.4 Programming Tools
Chapter 2 Visual Basic. Controls, and Events
2.1 An Introduction to Visual Basic 2008
2.2 VB 2008 Controls
2.3 VB 2008 Events
Summary
Chapter 3 Variables, Input, and Output
3.1 Numbers
3.2 Strings
3.3 Input and Output
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 4 Decisions
4.1 Relational and Logical Operators
4.2 If Blocks
4.3 Select Case Blocks
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 5 General Procedures
5.1 Sub Procedures, Part I
5.2 Sub Procedures, Part II
5.3 Function Procedures
5.4 Modular Design
5.5 A Case Study: Weekly Payroll
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 6 Repetition
6.1 Do Loops
6.2 Processing Lists of Data With Do Loops
6.3 For...Next Loops
6.4 A Case Study: Analyze A Loan
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 7 Arrays
7.1 Creating And Accessing Arrays
7.2 Using Arrays
7.3 Some Additional Types of Arrays
7.4 Sorting and Searching
7.5 Two dimensional Arrays
7.6 A Case Study: A Sophisticated Cash Register
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 8 Sequential Files
8.1 Sequential Files
8.2 Using Sequential Files
8.3 A Case Study: Recording Checks and Deposits
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 9 Additional Controls and Objects
9.1 List Boxes, Combo Boxes, and the File-Opening Control
9.2 Seven Elementary Controls
9.3 Four Additional Objects
9.4 Graphics
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 10 Database Management
10.1 An Introduction to Databases
10.2 Relational Databases and SQL
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 11 Object-Oriented Programming
11.1 Objects and Classes
11.2 Arrays of Objects; Events; Containment
11.3 Inheritance
Summary
Programming Projects
Appendices
Appendix A ANSI Values
Appendix B How To
Appendix C Converting from VB 6.0 to VB 2008
Appendix D Debugging Tools
Appendix E A Biographical History of Computing
Appendix F Folders and Files
Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises
Index
Acknowledgments
The Companion Website for Students and Instructors
Using this Book for a Short or Condensed Course
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving
1.1 An Introduction to Computers
1.2 Windows, Folders, and Files
1.3 Program Development Cycle
1.4 Programming Tools
Chapter 2 Visual Basic. Controls, and Events
2.1 An Introduction to Visual Basic 2008
2.2 VB 2008 Controls
2.3 VB 2008 Events
Summary
Chapter 3 Variables, Input, and Output
3.1 Numbers
3.2 Strings
3.3 Input and Output
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 4 Decisions
4.1 Relational and Logical Operators
4.2 If Blocks
4.3 Select Case Blocks
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 5 General Procedures
5.1 Sub Procedures, Part I
5.2 Sub Procedures, Part II
5.3 Function Procedures
5.4 Modular Design
5.5 A Case Study: Weekly Payroll
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 6 Repetition
6.1 Do Loops
6.2 Processing Lists of Data With Do Loops
6.3 For...Next Loops
6.4 A Case Study: Analyze A Loan
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 7 Arrays
7.1 Creating And Accessing Arrays
7.2 Using Arrays
7.3 Some Additional Types of Arrays
7.4 Sorting and Searching
7.5 Two dimensional Arrays
7.6 A Case Study: A Sophisticated Cash Register
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 8 Sequential Files
8.1 Sequential Files
8.2 Using Sequential Files
8.3 A Case Study: Recording Checks and Deposits
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 9 Additional Controls and Objects
9.1 List Boxes, Combo Boxes, and the File-Opening Control
9.2 Seven Elementary Controls
9.3 Four Additional Objects
9.4 Graphics
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 10 Database Management
10.1 An Introduction to Databases
10.2 Relational Databases and SQL
Summary
Programming Projects
Chapter 11 Object-Oriented Programming
11.1 Objects and Classes
11.2 Arrays of Objects; Events; Containment
11.3 Inheritance
Summary
Programming Projects
Appendices
Appendix A ANSI Values
Appendix B How To
Appendix C Converting from VB 6.0 to VB 2008
Appendix D Debugging Tools
Appendix E A Biographical History of Computing
Appendix F Folders and Files
Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises
Index