Microsoft Visual Basic Version 5.0 [CD-ROM] [Paperback]

Michael Halvorson (Author), Microsoft Press (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 1572315512 | ISBN-13: 978-1572315518

For beginners, Visual Basic is easy to learn. For veterans, its power is impressive. Small wonder, then, that it's the world's most popular programming tool. And this kit is arguably the simplest, most convenient way for beginning programmers to learn this important language. The MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 5.0 DELUXE LEARNING EDITION gives aspiring programmers the complete Learning Edition of Micosoft Visual Basic and all the outstanding proven tools that programmers can apply and combine to fit to their particular learning style.

Includes: The Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 Learning Edition on CD-ROM Learn Visual Basic Now, the popular CD-based interactive program for hands-on learning Visual Basic 5.0 Step by Step, Learning Edition, the acclaimed book that provides clear modular lessons you can complete at your own pace Visual Basic Programmer's Guide, a rich reference for everything from programming fundamentals to optimizing and distributing applications The MSDN Developer's Library CD

Now you can learn how to program for Microsoft Windows(r) the easy way. Get MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 5.0 DELUXE LEARNING EDITION.

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About the Author

Michael Halvorson has written more than 30 books, including the popular Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Step by Step, Microsoft Office XP Inside Out, and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Professional Step by Step. A former Visual Basic localization manager at Microsoft, Michael is a professor at Pacific Lutheran University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572315512
• ISBN-13: 978-1572315518
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,773,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, Two Thumbs UP!!!!, June 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Visual Basic Version 5.0 (Paperback)

FINALLY! Someone gets it right. Being a Computer Engineer and programming expert, I was concerned about buying a package to learn Visual Basic. When learning other languages, I usually found it easy to just learn by crunching code, using only references. I am shocked at how affective this package is. It contains everything you need. Four CD's with help files, Visual Basic 6.0 (without all of the professional features) and 1.1GB of information by the Microsoft Developers Network (MSDN). One of the books included in this kit is a step by step approach to programming in Visual Basic. Although the book was written for the beginner, I have found it very interesting. It is a good book because it allows both novice and advanced users to learn at their own pace, without getting bored. The other book is the programmer's guide that accompanies the professional and enterprise versions of Visual Basic. This book is an excellent supplement, once one has finished the step by step manual.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner programers, June 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Visual Basic Version 5.0 (Paperback)

If you are a poweruser looking into programming, Visual Basic is the best language for you to start in. This "book/kit" contains everything you will need, however it is designed more for those who want to learn how to program, not those who already know another langauge and want to just learn Visual Basic.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - what book is there for Intermediate's ?, November 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Visual Basic Version 5.0 (Paperback)

Excellent book - the practicality and teaching methods of this book are second to none. I had no prior experience of Visual Basic and after using this pack I'm confident of my vb abilities. Great job Michael. However, one question, where do I go from here ?. I want to learn more so have you an intermediate book at all ?