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Start-to-Finish Visual Basic 2015
Nobody learns a programming language just to brag about writing loops. Instead, languages exist so you can create great software. That's the purpose of Start-to-Finish Visual Basic 2015, to show you how to write a complete, useful, working application in Visual Basic and .NET.
Each chapter introduces essential Visual Basic concepts, and shows you how to apply them by crafting a full business-level application. With this comprehensive book, you
> Understand how to design and implement .NET applications
> Learn the core features of the Visual Basic language
> Access and modify database content using ADO.NET
> Perform advanced development activities, including cryptography and localization
> Master cool VB features, such as Generics, XML Literals, and LINQ
> Get a head start on programming via the downloadable source code
Whether you're new to programming, or want to add Visual Basic to your existing skillset, Start-to-Finish Visual Basic 2015 will guide you step-by-step through the learning process.
Each chapter introduces essential Visual Basic concepts, and shows you how to apply them by crafting a full business-level application. With this comprehensive book, you
> Understand how to design and implement .NET applications
> Learn the core features of the Visual Basic language
> Access and modify database content using ADO.NET
> Perform advanced development activities, including cryptography and localization
> Master cool VB features, such as Generics, XML Literals, and LINQ
> Get a head start on programming via the downloadable source code
Whether you're new to programming, or want to add Visual Basic to your existing skillset, Start-to-Finish Visual Basic 2015 will guide you step-by-step through the learning process.
869 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2016
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Tim Patrick
42 books2 followersTim Patrick is an author, software architect, and lover of history. He has published a dozen books, mostly on technology topics, and is a regular magazine contributor. As the founder and host of the Well-Read Man Project, he spent years offering regular commentary on current events, politics, history, and books old and new.
For more than three decades, Tim has spent each day developing custom software applications for small- and medium-sized businesses. Way back in 2007, Microsoft welcomed Tim into its Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program thanks to the assistance he provides to beginning and intermediate developers. He earned his computer science degree from Seattle Pacific University, and began work on his very first book while sitting in a class at that prestigious institution.
For more than three decades, Tim has spent each day developing custom software applications for small- and medium-sized businesses. Way back in 2007, Microsoft welcomed Tim into its Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program thanks to the assistance he provides to beginning and intermediate developers. He earned his computer science degree from Seattle Pacific University, and began work on his very first book while sitting in a class at that prestigious institution.
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April 4, 2016
My latest update to this popular software development text. Fully updated for Visual Studio 2015, with complete source code examples. Visit the publisher's web site for the book: www.owanipress.com/STFVB2015
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