Review
Two Penn State Instructors write textbook on the intricacies of using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET computer design that is groundbreaking. -- Technology Times, October 2002
From the Author
I teach Visual Basic .NET course at Penn State University. We require this book for students that take the class because it is designed to make it so easy to learn the software. The course is presented in a Computer Lab environment. Each student has a computer and completes all the assignments in class rather than at home. The training is very practical. After researching books that I could utilize in my classes I found most were extremely long and didn't provide a practical project. This book was written to provide students or working professionals with a way to learn the tool quickly and easily while making the learning process fun! We start by learning the fundamentals. Each chapter builds on a solid foundation. At the completion of the 300 page text, you have completed the entire project. As a Microsoft Certified consultant I realized that it is vital to have skills needed in the marketplace to keep working. Since most of us have little time to waste, each learning activity is meaningful. This book is unique and helps you reach your goal fast. Most say the best part is the master project and resource files. Using the website link provided in the text book, you are able to obtain the source code and PowerPoint presentations used in class to review and better understand how the solution was designed and coded. The end of chapter questions are helpful and reinforce the key points. If you need to learn Visual Basic .NET, this book is the fastest way I know to learn the tool and construct a worthwhile software program. Students have told me it was helpful in job interviews to demonstrate they understand how to program. The colorful screenshots are really special too! There are so many huge textbooks without much code and only B&W screenshots. This book is unique since every step is clear and most have screenshots with arrows and caption boxes. The step-by-step instructions are clear and help you develop confidence.
