For courses in Visual Basic.NET Programming--Introductory. Combining the Deitel signature LIVE--CODE Approach with a new Application-Driven methodology, this text uses a step-by-step tutorial approach to teach students the basics of programming using VB.NET. It builds upon previously learned concepts, and introduces new programming features in each successive tutorial. This comprehensive introduction to Visual Basic.NET covers GUI design, controls, methods, functions, data types, control structures, procedures, arrays, object-oriented programming, strings and characters, sequential files, and more. It also includes higher-end topics such as database programming, multimedia and graphics, and Web application development.
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"One of the few books that really embraces the truly practical, hands-on approach." — Sukan Makmuri, Devry University
"This book has the best use of examples, explanations, graphics and color I have seen in my 20 years of teaching programming." — Richard Hewer, Ferris State University
"I can't wait to start using this book in my classes. The model of test-drive the application, then build it, is very effective. Accessible, yet with enough depth that students will walk away with a solid programming foundation." — Catherine Wyman, DeVry University
"This book is an excellent introduction to the entire .NET environment." — Dr. Ken Schoonover, Chubb Institute
"What a great book! Gently leads new students through Visual Basic .NET 2003 concepts, beginning with an application test-drive, followed by a step-by-step process of building the application, running it and debugging ii-with self-reviews along the way!" — Terrel Hall, CEO, Enterprise Component Technologies
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Simply Visual Basic .NET 2003 leverages .NET's true power—not just adapted Visual Basic 6 techniques. Its outstanding pedagogical approach comes from Deitel & Associates—the best-selling programming language authors and renowned instructors who have taught programming to over 1,000,000 people in 100+ countries.
APPLICATION-DRIVEN, Step-by-Step Tutorial Approach—The Deitels explore core Visual Basic .NET 2003 concepts in the context of interesting, real-world applications such as: Web-Based Bookstore " ATM " Automated Phone Directory " Billing " Car Payments " Check Writer " Craps Game " Flag Quiz " Fundraiser " Graphics Painter " Inventory " Investment Interest " Microwave Oven " Payroll " Sales Data " Screen Scraper " Security Panel " Shipping Hub " Ticket Ordering " Typing Application
Key Topics include Visual Studio® .NET 2003 IDE " Visual Programming " Framework Class Library (FCL) Controls (Buttons, TextBoxes, ListBoxes, Microsoft® Chart, Timers, ComboBoxes, RadioButtons, Menus, Dialogs) Event Handling " Exception Handling " Debugger " Algorithms " Pseudocode " UML™ " Control Structures Methods " Random-Number Generation " Arrays " Classes " Objects " Collections " Mouse & Keyboard " Strings " Sequential-Access Files " Database " Graphics " Multimedia " GUI Design " Web Application Development
Simply Visual Basic .NET 2003 Pedagogic Features- Step-by-step tutorials show how to build and execute complete applications, from start to finish
- DEITEL® signature LIVE-CODE approach presents programming concepts using complete working applications
- APPLICATION-DRIVEN design includes 32 tutorials and 100+ exercises on real-world applications
- Full-color presentation, including syntax coloring, code highlighting, callouts and extensive comments
- Skills summaries
- UML activity diagrams
- Debugging sections and exercises that teach the Visual Studio .NET 2003 Debugger
- Tips for improving reliability, performance and usability of your applications
- Self-review multiple-choice questions and answers for immediate feedback after each section
- Ten additional multiple-choice questions at the end of every tutorial, plus "What does this code do?" and "What's wrong with this code?" exercises, and four programming exercises all focused on real-world applications, including a "Programming Challenge"
- Special sections on GUI Design Guidelines and on Controls, Events, Properties & Methods are highlighted in each tutorial and as appendices for easy reference
- Key Terms sections in every tutorial and a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book
- Instructor's resources, including PowerPoint® slides, test-item file, Instructor Resource CD and support Web sites with up-to-date information on the book (www.deitel.com and www.prenhall.com/deitel)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only way to learn programming!,
By MB "mb957" (Bensalem, Pa United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Simply Visual Basic.NET 2003: An Application-Driven Tutorial Approach (Paperback)
This book takes beginners by the hands, from installing and configuring Visual Basic.NET to actually coding, running and debugging the sample applications, which is precisely what beginners need. There are many exercises at the end of each chapter, always relying on complete applications instead of just code samples. You also learn how to use pseudocode to visualize what your application needs to do and the steps needed to make it functional. You won't master OOP,ASP.NET, ADO.NET, etc., but you'll acquire a solid understanding of programming and VB.NET, and after finishing the book, will know whether or not you really want to pursue programming further, before buying dozens of books on advanced / specialized topics. This book is expensive but it probably does the job of two or three books(basics, practical applications, Visual Studio IDE), so the price isn't outrageous. This book serves as both a tutorial as well as a reference guide. If you decide to pursue .NET programming further, read the Listmania pages, as well as the customer reviews and visit sites such as programmersheaven.com for advice on buying good books. Learn by doing!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good partner to the textbook!,
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This review is from: Simply Visual Basic.NET 2003: An Application-Driven Tutorial Approach (Paperback)
This book will guide you through the basics of VB.NET in an interesting, NOT BORING (!) way! Deitel has scored another hit with this series as it is full with visual examples and easy to follow instructions. If you are into VB.NET I would highly recommend this book.
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lacks answers,
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This review is from: Simply Visual Basic.NET 2003: An Application-Driven Tutorial Approach (Paperback)
I am just beginning to learn programming. This book starts out well with easy tutorials that you work through, and then gives exercises at the end of each tutorial. The only problem is that there are no answers to the exercises, so if you get stuck or just want to check your solutions, you are SOL. So, if you are a beginner like me, the book is worthless.
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