VB.net Basics Tutorial

Author: Zhang Xiaolei
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is divided into 9 chapters, covering main topics such as the runtime environment, installation methods, and program composition of the VB.NET language, as well as how to design, write, and run VB.NET programs. It also includes data types, variables, date and time functions, operators and expressions, and object-oriented programming. Additionally, it discusses algorithms and optimization methods, various techniques for using controls, the concept and application of components, and basic knowledge of keyboard and mouse events. The book covers fundamental knowledge of data structures, the creation and use of arrays, multiple sorting methods, procedures, and how to implement recursive thinking. It also delves into the development of VB.NET applications, including menus and dialog boxes, status bars and toolbars, the basics and application of MDI, and how to run external programs. Furthermore, it explains how to implement object-oriented programming in VB.NET, including class inheritance and polymorphism, as well as interfaces, namespaces, and modifiers related to object-oriented concepts. The book also provides knowledge for developing database applications, ADO.NET, and data binding. Additionally, it covers the design of graphics and animation programs in VB.NET, using the classes provided by GDI+ for image, animation, and text effect processing. The book follows the philosophy of using case studies to introduce knowledge points, explaining software operation methods and programming techniques through examples. The entire book contains a substantial amount of information, covering 26 case studies and 35 extended cases, along with nearly 100 exercises. This book can serve as a textbook for computer science programs in vocational and technical colleges, as well as for intermediate and advanced training classes. It is also suitable for beginners as a self-study guide.