Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition

by Mike McGrath

Now in its 7th edition, Visual Basic in easy steps shows how to create Windows applications using the latest Visual Studio Community programming environment. Using examples with free downloadable code, this renowned guide controls, application properties, the programming language, live code analysis, problem-solving and debugging techniques. Creating macros for Word and Excel in Microsoft Office, using VBA. Manipulating files and data using VBScript. Incorporating external data into your applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSS web feeds, and SQL databases. Ideal for anyone wanting to quickly understand Visual Basic fundamentals and master the key techniques. By the end of the book, you’ll be creating your own interactive applications!
Visual Basic in easy steps, 7th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windows programming, who want to quickly learn the latest Visual Basic techniques. Students who are studying computing at school or college. Those seeking a career in Information Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basic programming. Updated for Visual Basic 2022 edition

Genres: Technology, Nonfiction

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2008

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Reviews

[Robert W. Shepard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've used Basic since the days when it came on the computer. This book is as advertised. It provides a way to learn the basics of VB.

I problem I have with the book is there is no way to get support when a problem occurs. Chapter 7 has examples of programs I couldn't get to work as shown. It would be nice if there was a way to post questions or comments and get some feedback.

There is a MAJOR problem in VB which isn't mentioned in the book and hard to find in Microsoft. The problem occurs when the programmer enters the program and they get a "BC30420 - SUB MAIN not found" error. I know the authors had to have run into this problem. It took me hours to resolve the problem. The fix is to "Click Project -> Properties, then click on the field showing Sub Main and change it to Form1.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is beyond dry. If you had the option of staring at the ceiling for 3 hours or reading this, I believe the former would be a more entertaining option.

[Janey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't read it all the way through but was a really good reference to have when starting to learn Visual Basic. You don't need it to learn the language but it is quite helpful.

[Thomas Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Visual Basic in Easy Steps, Mike McGrath, 6th ed. 2019, ISBN 9781840788723, Dewey 005.2768, 192 pp.

pp. 134-135 is "Creating an Excel Macro."