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 will:

• 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing .NET
Chapter 2: Introducing VB
Chapter 3: Introducing the Project
Chapter 4: Designing Database
Chapter 5: .NET Assemblies
Chapter 6: Data Types
Chapter 7: Windows Forms
Chapter 8: Classes
Chapter 9: Functional Programming
Chapter 10: ADO.NET
Chapter 11: Security
Chapter 12: Overload
Chapter 13: XML
Chapter 14: Application Settings
Chapter 15: Files
Chapter 16: Generics
Chapter 17: LINQ
Chapter 18: User Interface
Chapter 19: Localization
Chapter 20: Printing
Chapter 21: Reporting
Chapter 22: Licensing
Chapter 23: Online Help
Chapter 24: Deployment
Chapter 25: Project Complete
Appendix A: Installing the Software
Appendix B: Software License Agreement