Learning Visual Basic .NET by Writing Working Programs

In most computer books I've read, regardless of the programming language they cover, the author provides academic snippets of code to illustrate a point or construct. This approach is helpful, but it leaves readers wondering how one piece of code fits into the larger scheme of a full working program. I've found that the best way to learn a new computer language such as Visual Basic .NET is to write full working programs in that language. Having a goal in mind—and writing a program to solve a problem—engages many dimensions of a programming language and also solidifies how the pieces fit and work together. I take this approach in this book, walking you through several sample applications that illustrate important points about Visual Basic .NET.

If you're coming to Visual Basic .NET from another programming language—such as C, C++, Java, or even COBOL—it won't take long until you feel right at home. The Microsoft .NET Framework is the wave of the future, and Visual Basic programmers are the best prepared to take advantage of this new technology. Coding Techniques for Microsoft Visual Basic .NET will make you proficient in the fundamentals of .NET technology, and I'm confident that you'll quickly see the power and ease of what can be accomplished with .NET and will start to look at programming in an exciting new way. Last but not least, you'll have fun in the process.