Computer Programming Fundamentals with Applications in Visual Basic(R) 6.0 [Paperback]

Mitchell C. Kerman (Author), Ronald L. Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201612682 | ISBN-13: 978-0201612684 | Publication Date: November 18, 1999

This book teaches beginners how to program using Visual Basic 6.0. It assumes no prior programming experience. Unlike most other books on Visual Basic that focus only on language details and act more as language manuals than as texts, this book teaches sound programming and problem-solving concepts that make it appropriate for a CS1 level course for CS, CIS, MIS, Business, or Continuing Education courses. Pedagogical features such as case studies, code analysis boxes, key terms boxes, and warnings enhance the learning experience. The book includes a CD of Visual Basic 6.0.

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Combining the Visual Basic language with a complete introduction to programming fundamentals

This book presents concepts of programming methodology and sound software development alongside the fundamentals of the Visual Basic 6.0 language. The goal is to provide a foundation of solid programming techniques and to promote an understanding of the common control structures available in most high-level languages. The book discusses the language with gradually increasing complexity, presenting the essential features of Visual Basic before introducing advanced language features. This is an appropriate book for introductory courses in computer programming as well as a reference for advanced programmers.

Features:

• Provides a solid foundation in computer programming fundamentals using the Visual Basic language
• Contains well thought-out pedagogy, including:
  -Code Callouts to explain important points and key concepts in program source code
  -GUI Design Tips to enhance understanding of proper GUI design
  -Real-world examples from the business, math, science, engineering, and operations research communities to demonstrate the relevance of the material
  -Case Studies to provide insight on how the concepts apply to real-world situations
  -Chapter Summaries to review key terms, words, and concepts, along with Review Questions and Chapter Problems to increase reader understanding of the material
  -Programming Projects to allow readers to combine material from previous chapters with the most recent concepts
  -Chapter Supplements to include more advanced material on computer science and extra features of Visual Basic
• Includes a CD containing the Visual Basic 6.0 Working Model (a student version of Visual Basic), as well as program files from the book

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Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley (November 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201612682
• ISBN-13: 978-0201612684
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,200,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A methodical approach to Visual Basic 6, February 10, 2000

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Jerry Saperstein (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Computer Programming Fundamentals with Applications in Visual Basic(R) 6.0 (Paperback)

This is an unusual book. Clearly intended as a teaching aid, its approach is substantially different than most of the other well done VB books. The authors take a very methodical, step-by-step approach to VB and presume that you are a newcomer. But what they've actually done is to create one of the finest references for BASIC, Visual Basic and programming languages in general. Each element of VB is described in detail with excellent examples. From the IDE to building ActiveX controls. Unlike some VB books, this one doesn't intend to turn the neophyte into an "expert," but rather provides the core knowledge that every programmer should possess. I enjoyed it so much that I'm adding it to my VB collection, despite having a number of other volumes already. This one is just plan handy as a quick reference when I forget - as I suspect we all do from time to time - the basics of BASIC.

Jerry

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not a Text book, October 7, 2000

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Brown Family "goneast" (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Programming Fundamentals with Applications in Visual Basic(R) 6.0 (Paperback)

If you already know Visual Basic then you might find this book useful. If you are just learning then it is not the book for you. Most other VB books do a lot more explaining about the fundamentals than this one does. Some concepts are just presented with almost no explaination where other books I've read take about half of a chapter to this. I think the authors forgot that the simple things are not simple if you don't know them yet.

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste, December 14, 2003

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"texasgulfcoast" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Programming Fundamentals with Applications in Visual Basic(R) 6.0 (Paperback)

This book was so bad our professor dropped it mid-semester and used power point slides instead. It fails the most in its lack of examples. Some VB functions were completely left out. Example - How to create a Control Array. It is a total waste of money.