Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2017, 8th Edition

Teach your students to master the fundamentals of effective programming as they work through Visual Basic 2017’s latest features with PROGRAMMING WITH MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 2017, 8E by best-selling technology author Diane Zak. The wealth of hands-on applications in this book’s engaging real-world setting make this an ideal choice for your introduction to programming course. New hands-on applications, timely examples, and practical exercises address today’s students’ varied learning styles. This edition’s dynamic visual presentation, step-by-step tutorials, and strategically placed activity boxes help even students with no prior programming experience learn how to effectively plan and create interactive Visual Basic 2017 applications. Find the tools you need to prepare the next generation of developers with this comprehensive, practical book and MindTap digital resources, including an interactive eBook, author videos, and more!

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: An Introduction to Visual Studio 2017 and Visual Basic
CHAPTER 2: Planning Applications and Designing Interfaces
CHAPTER 3: Coding with Variables, Named Constants, and Calculations
CHAPTER 4: The Selection Structure
CHAPTER 5: The Repetition Structure
CHAPTER 6: Sub and Function Procedures
CHAPTER 7: String Manipulation
CHAPTER 8: Arrays
CHAPTER 9: Sequential Access Files and Menus
CHAPTER 10: Classes and Objects
CHAPTER 11: SQL Server Databases
CHAPTER 12: Database Queries with SQL
CHAPTER 13: Web Site Applications
APPENDIX A: GUI Design Guidelines
APPENDIX B: Additional Topics
APPENDIX C: Finding and Fixing Program Errors
APPENDIX D: Visual Basic 2017 Cheat Sheet
APPENDIX E: Case Projects