Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 2010 in 24 Hours: Complete Starter Kit Book/DVD Package

Sams Teach Yourself  Visual Basic 2010 in 24 Hours

James Foxall

 

STARTER KIT

DVD includes Visual Basic 2010 Express Edition

 

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, youll learn how to build complete, reliable, and modern applications with Visual Basic 2010. Using this books straightforward, step-by-step approach, youll master the entire process, from navigating VB 2010 to deploying finished solutions. Youll learn how to write efficient object-oriented code; build superior user interfaces; work with graphics, text, and databases; and even control external applications. Each lesson builds on what youve already learned, giving you a strong, practical foundation for success!

 

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Visual Basic 2010 tasks.

 

Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.

 

By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion.

 

Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.

 

Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.

 

Learn how to

• Navigate the VB 2010 environment and use VBs powerful new tools
• Work with objects, collections, and events
• Build attractive, highly functional user interfaces
• Make the most of VB 2010s advanced controls
• Create efficient modules and reusable procedures
• Store data, make decisions in code, and use loops to improve efficiency
• Use powerful object-oriented programming techniques
• Interact effectively with users
• Work with graphics, text files, and databases
• Debug and troubleshoot applications
• Manipulate external applications, file systems, and the Windows Registry
• Distribute the software youve created

 

James Foxall is President of Tigerpaw Software, Inc., a 25 year old commercial software company with more than 25,000 users. He is a leading authority on interface and behavior standards for Windows and Office environments and is an expert on improving business processes through technology. He contributes to several journals and magazines, speaks internationally, teaches college courses on Visual Basic, and has been featured widely in print and online media for his technology expertise.

 

DVD Includes: Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express Edition

On the Web: Access code examples from the book, as well as updates, and corrections as they become available at informit.com/title/9780672331138

  

 

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James Foxall is VP of Tigerpaw Software, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Partner specializing in commercial database applications. He is responsible for management of all Windows application development, and is an authority on application interface and behavior standards of applications for the Microsoft Windows and Office environments. He contributes to several journals and magazines, speaks internationally, teaches college courses on Visual Basic, and has been featured in news shows, trade publications, and newspaper articles for his technology expertise. James has written numerous books, including the three previous editions of this book. He lives in the Omaha, Nebraska area.

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Introduction 1

PART I: The Visual Basic 2010 Environment

HOUR 1: Jumping in with Both Feet: A Visual Basic 2010 Programming Tour 5

Starting Visual Basic 2010 ....................................................................................6

    Creating a New Project ..........................................................................................7

    Understanding the Visual Studio 2010 Environment ........................................10

    Changing the Characteristics of Objects ............................................................11

    Adding Controls to a Form..................................................................................16

    Designing an Interface ........................................................................................17

    Writing the Code Behind an Interface................................................................21

    Running a Project ................................................................................................25

HOUR 2: Navigating Visual Basic 2010 29

    Using the Visual Basic 2010 Start Page ..............................................................30

    Navigating and Customizing the Visual Basic Environment ............................32

    Working with Toolbars ........................................................................................37

    Adding Controls to a Form Using the Toolbox ..................................................38

    Setting Object Properties Using the Properties Window ....................................40

    Managing Projects ..............................................................................................45

    A Quick-and-Dirty Programming Primer ..........................................................51

    Getting Help ........................................................................................................53

HOUR 3: Understanding Objects and Collections 57

    Understanding Objects ........................................................................................58

    Understanding Properties ....................................................................................58

    Understanding Methods ......................................................................................65

    Building a Simple Object Example Project ........................................................67

    Understanding Collections ..................................................................................72

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