Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2008, An (w/VS2008 DVD) (7th Edition) (Paperback)

by David I. Schneider (Author)

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Product Description
This revision of Schneider’s best-selling guide is designed for readers with no prior programming experience. It focuses on developing good problem-solving skills, building a strong foundation that will give readers a sustainable understanding of programming.  KEY TOPICS: Based on Visual Basic 2008, the book starts with a brief review of the preliminaries of Windows, and then focuses on problem-solving. A broad range of real-world examples, section-ending exercises, case studies, and programming projects gives readers significant hands-on experience.  A useful reference for both beginning programmers and those moving from another language and that want to learn more about programming with the latest version of Microsoft’s Visual Basic.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (July 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136060722
• ISBN-13: 978-0136060727
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #167,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Barely scratches the surface of VB, June 18, 2009

By	Nicholas Sokeland "N. Sokeland" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am rather disappointed in this textbook.

The text does seem to cover basic logic and forms well. However, it doesn't cover objects until the last chapter, and doesn't cover them near as much as it ought to. Furthermore, it takes a strictly GUI approach; the book doesn't cover console applications at all. Finally, despite having Visual Basic 2008 in the title, it doesn't cover LINQ or WPF; major additions to Visual Basic in 2008!

On the whole, I feel there are much stronger introductory textbooks available for VB, and would not recommend this one.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VB 2008 Review, March 10, 2009

By	J. C. Bernardo "JC" (Toms River, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's actually a well written book. It's easy to use, very easy to read and quite easy to understand. I dont even bother listening in class anymore because all I need is this book.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars programming visual basic, March 11, 2009

By	Marcos A. Ramos - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is in very good condition and a good price, that a reason I buy in Amazon, very good option to buy.