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UML Demystified
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There is no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjects Visual Basic 2005 Demystified fully explains the language and its libraries and applications. You'll even learn to create a Visual Basic program without writing code. This self-teaching guide comes complete with key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and even a final exam. Simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for advanced students, this is a lively and entertaining brush-up, introductory text, or classroom supplement.
From the Back Cover
The fast and easy way to learn VISUAL BASIC 2005
Start programming in Visual Basic 2005 right away -- even if you don't have formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Visual Basic 2005 Demystified, programming instructor Jeff Kent provides an effective, illuminating, and entertaining way to learn to use this versatile programming language in the new release of its integrated development environment.
This self-teaching guide begins by explaining fundamental programming concepts, such as forms, control structures, data types, variables, operators, loops, arrays, and procedures. Then you'll learn to create sophisticated graphical user interface elements, including menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes. By the time you're finished with the book, you'll be able to create database-driven Windows and Web applications. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will teach you to program in Visual Basic 2005 in no time at all.
This hands-on, self-teaching text offers: An easy way to learn Visual Basic 2005 Programming projects that illustrate real-world concepts A quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses A final exam at the end of the book No unnecessary technical jargon A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work!
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Visual Basic 2005 Demystified is your shortcut to learning this powerful programming language.
well done introduction
Jeff Kent has written a book that will help the newcomer to Visual Basic (2005 or 2008) get into the water. I found his explanations clear and each topic came naturally from what had already been learned. There is even a brief introduction to ASP.NET. The examples all worked as expected, though I found the console.writeline() method a better way to go than debug.writeline() since it sends to the output window.
Each chapter has a quiz and there is a final comprehensive quiz as well. My only regret with the book is that it doesn't have a summary of the forms and methods used at the back.
If you haven't written a line of code, this book is a great way to get started. I wasn't surprised to find two copies of it at the local library. It's obvious Jeff is a good teacher and I'd bet his courses given live would be well worth taking.
A slightly different approach may help some learners
Author Jeff Kent declares that he hopes he brings a different perspective to his books: a perspective that goes straight to the core concepts of Visual Basic that are explained in logical order.
He largely succeeds in doing this, though the approach may be a bit disconcerting to those accustomed to other programming instruction manuals.
Kent is a clear, concise writer. He teaches and it is entirely a personal view - I think these subjects should be addressed earlier. However, Kent claims his experience as an instructor leads him to conclude otherwise. As I said, it's a personal view I think.
Overall, a pretty good introduction to Visual Basic 2005.
Jerry
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