This manual covers "Visual Basic 2015 in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself" by James Foxall, published by Sams Publishing in August 2015. It is designed as an educational book and programming tutorial for individuals with little or no programming experience, or those learning Visual Basic as a second language. The book's intended use is to teach users how to build Windows applications with Visual Basic 2015 through a straightforward, step-by-step approach. It aims to equip learners with the skills to master VB 2015 by building a complete, feature-rich application over 24 sessions.
The scope of this manual is comprehensive, detailing how to navigate VB 2015, work with its various components, and build functional user interfaces. It covers essential programming concepts such as objects, collections, events, data storage, database programming, and decision-making in code. The manual also delves into advanced topics like object-oriented techniques, file manipulation, graphics, text files, and system integration. Furthermore, it provides guidance on debugging, distributing software, and includes information on a known issue related to changing startup form names in VB WinForms applications, along with a reference for its fix.
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build complete, reliable, and modern Windows applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2015. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong foundation for success with every aspect of VB 2015 development.
Notes present interesting pieces of information.
Tips offer advice or teach an easier way to do something.
Cautions advise you about potential problems and help you steer clear of disaster.
Learn How To
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Master VB 2015 by building a complete feature-rich application
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Navigate VB 2015 and discover its new shortcuts
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Work with objects, collections, and events
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Build attractive, highly-functional user interfaces
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Make the most of forms, controls, modules, and procedures
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Efficiently store data and program databases
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Make decisions in code
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Use powerful object-oriented techniques
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Work with graphics and text files
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Manipulate filesystems and the Registry
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Add email support
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Create efficient modules and reusable procedures
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Interact effectively with users
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Write code to preview and print documents
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Debug with VB 2015’s improved breakpoint features
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Distribute your software
Download all examples and source code presented in this book from informit.com/title/9780672337451 as they become available.
Who Should Read This Book
Those who have little or no programming experience or who might be picking up Visual Basic as a second language.
Bug Alert
Description: Changing the startup form's name in a VB WinForms app does not update the "Startup form" #4517
Explanation: In the latest Visual Basic update on GitHub, Microsoft accidentally introduced a significant bug that you should be aware of. In the Visual Basic project properties dialog on one of the tabs (Application), is a drop down box for selecting the "startup object". This can be either a Main method or a System.Windows.Forms instance (or System.Windows.Window for WPF). When you do a rename on a form (say from the code editor in source or from the solution explorer) currently set as the startup form the rename doesn't cascade to the startup object project property cause the project to enter an invalid state where the user must now manually reset this project property from the now nonexistent Form to the new name. This is a huge annoyance.
The fix for the bug (until Microsoft addresses) can be found here:
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build complete, reliable, and modern Windows applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2015. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong foundation for success with every aspect of VB 2015 development.
Notes present interesting pieces of information.
Tips offer advice or teach an easier way to do something.
Cautions advise you about potential problems and help you steer clear of disaster.
Learn How To
-
Master VB 2015 by building a complete feature-rich application
-
Navigate VB 2015 and discover its new shortcuts
-
Work with objects, collections, and events
-
Build attractive, highly-functional user interfaces
-
Make the most of forms, controls, modules, and procedures
-
Efficiently store data and program databases
-
Make decisions in code
-
Use powerful object-oriented techniques
-
Work with graphics and text files
-
Manipulate filesystems and the Registry
-
Add email support
-
Create efficient modules and reusable procedures
-
Interact effectively with users
-
Write code to preview and print documents
-
Debug with VB 2015’s improved breakpoint features
-
Distribute your software
Download all examples and source code presented in this book from informit.com/title/9780672337451 as they become available.
Who Should Read This Book
Those who have little or no programming experience or who might be picking up Visual Basic as a second language.
Bug Alert
Description: Changing the startup form's name in a VB WinForms app does not update the "Startup form" #4517
Explanation: In the latest Visual Basic update on GitHub, Microsoft accidentally introduced a significant bug that you should be aware of. In the Visual Basic project properties dialog on one of the tabs (Application), is a drop down box for selecting the "startup object". This can be either a Main method or a System.Windows.Forms instance (or System.Windows.Window for WPF). When you do a rename on a form (say from the code editor in source or from the solution explorer) currently set as the startup form the rename doesn't cascade to the startup object project property cause the project to enter an invalid state where the user must now manually reset this project property from the now nonexistent Form to the new name. This is a huge annoyance.
The fix for the bug (until Microsoft addresses) can be found here:
