Visual Basic 2005 for Students (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Bell, Douglas; Parr, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321511190 ISBN 13: 9780321511195

Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, 2007

Synopsis

An ideal introduction to programming in Visual Basic for students with no prior programming experience. Excellent for taught courses in Visual Basic or as an aid to self-study.

About this title

From the Back Cover

If you are new to computer programming then this book is for you! Starting from scratch, it assumes no prior knowledge of programming and is written in a simple, direct style for maximum clarity.

This second edition updates the text to incorporate Visual Basic 2005 – the latest version of this robust, object-oriented language.

Key features

• The authors introduce new ideas carefully, one at a time. Simple ideas are discussed early and then incorporated into a more sophisticated context later on

• The book contains early coverage of object-oriented concepts in line with current teaching practice

• Graphics are used from the start to promote interest and enjoyment

• Topics are explained using a wide variety of applications as examples, such as information systems, games and scientific calculations

• UML diagrams are used throughout the text

• Learning features include: self-test questions, exercises, 'programming principles' and 'programming pitfalls' to ensure maximum understanding

Douglas Bell and Mike Parr lecture at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. They have written a number of programming books, including the bestselling Java for Students and C# for Students. They continue to teach and learn about programming with enthusiasm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321511190
• ISBN 13: 9780321511195
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464