Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic 6.0, Update Edition, An, 4/E
David I. Schneider, University of Maryland

ISBN-10: 0131427075
ISBN-13: 9780131427075

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 896 pp
Published: 06/03/2003

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For introductory Programming courses using Visual Basic.

The fourth edition of “An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 6.0” was written in 1998, the year VB 6.0 first appeared. Since then, two upgrades of the operating system, two upgrades of Microsoft Office, and a new version of Visual Basic (VB.NET) have been released. Also, some of the technologies and tools that were in vogue in 1998 have been replaced since then. The Update Edition of the book addresses these issues, modernizes the book, and responds to some requests from instructors.

  • NEW - An additional chapter titled “Introduction to Visual Basic .NET,” has been added—The chapter discusses the new features of VB.NET and explains how to transition from VB 6.0 to VB.NET.

    • Gives students and instructors a brief introduction to the new .NET technology.

  • NEW - Two substantial programming projects have been added to Chapters 3 through 14—Screen captures have been upgraded to Windows XP style forms.
  • NEW - Many exercises and examples use real data—This data has been made current.
  • NEW - The discussion of Automation has been revised so that it also works with Microsoft Office 2000 and XP.
  • NEW - Named constants are now covered.
  • NEW - The discussion of VB Script has been revised to be more consistent with the way people currently write Web pages.
  • NEW - The discussion of computers and Windows in Sections 1.2 and 1.3 has been modernized.
  • NEW - Several advances in computers and computer science have been added to the Biographical History of Computing.
  • NEW - In Chapter 12, the use of DAO database technology has been replaced with the newer ADO technology.
  • An expanded discussion of debugging and error-prevention.

    • Prepares students to address these issues in their future programming.

  • Updated and revised real-life data in the examples and exercises.

    • Allows students to relate to, appreciate, and feel comfortable with the material.

  • An engineering supplement can now be packaged with the text.

    • Gives students access to additional examples, exercises, and programming projects.

  • Problem solving techniques and structured programming discussed early and used throughout.

    • Teaches students good programming practices that are in-step with modern programming methodology.

  • Well-chosen examples illustrate each new concept.
  • Carefully designed exercise sets.

    • Reinforces what students have learned and challenges them to make original connections.

  • Practice problems.

    • Gives students many opportunities to practice recently learned concepts.

  • A wealth of learning aids—Includes exercises (with answers), practice problems (with solutions), programming projects, case studies, chapter summaries, detailed appendices.

    • Reinforces understanding and encourages students to explore applications.

  • An additional chapter titled “Introduction to Visual Basic .NET,” has been added—The chapter discusses the new features of VB.NET and explains how to transition from VB 6.0 to VB.NET.

    • Gives students and instructors a brief introduction to the new .NET technology.

  • Two substantial programming projects have been added to Chapters 3 through 14—Screen captures have been upgraded to Windows XP style forms.
  • Many exercises and examples use real data—This data has been made current.
  • The discussion of Automation has been revised so that it also works with Microsoft Office 2000 and XP.
  • Named constants are now covered.
  • The discussion of VB Script has been revised to be more consistent with the way people currently write Web pages.
  • The discussion of computers and Windows in Sections 1.2 and 1.3 has been modernized.
  • Several advances in computers and computer science have been added to the Biographical History of Computing.
  • In Chapter 12, the use of DAO database technology has been replaced with the newer ADO technology.

Most chapters and with a Summary and a Programming Projects sections.

1. An Introduction to Computers and Visual Basic.

An Introduction to Computers. Using Windows. Files and Folders. An Introduction to Visual Basic. Biographical History of Computing.



2. Problem Solving.

Program Development Cycle. Programming Tools.



3. Fundamentals of Programming in Visual Basic.

Visual Basic Controls. Visual Basic Events. Numbers. Strings. Input and Output.



4. Procedures.

Subprograms, Part I. Subprograms, Part II. Functions. Modular Design.



5. Decisions.

Relational and Logical Operators. If Blocks. Select Case Blocks. A Case Study: Weekly Payroll.



6. Repetition.

Do Loops. Processing Lists of Data With Do Loops. For...Next Loops. A Case Study: Analyze a Loan.



7. Arrays.

Creating And Accessing Arrays. Using Arrays. Control Arrays. Sorting and Searching. Two-Dimensional Arrays. A Case Study: Calculating with a Spreadsheet.



8. Sequential Files.

Sequential Files. Using Sequential Files. A Case Study: Recording Checks and Deposits.



9. Random-Access Files.

User Defined Data Types. Random-Access Files.



10. Graphical Display of Data.

Introduction to Graphics. Line Charts. Bar Charts. Pie Charts.



11. Additional Controls and Objects.

List Boxes and Combo Boxes. Nine Elementary Controls. Five Additional Objects.



12. Database Management.

An Introduction to Databases. Relational Databases and SQL. The Data Grid Control; Creating and Designing Databases.



13. Object-Oriented Programming.

Objects and Classes. Collections and Events. Class Relationships.



14. Communicating with Other Applications.

OLE. Accessing the Internet with Visual Basic. Web Page Programming with VBScript.



15. Visual Basic .NET.

Fundamentals of Visual Basic .NET. Arrays, Sequential Files, and Databases.



Appendix A. ANSI Values.


Appendix B. How To.


Appendix C. Visual Basic Statements, Functions, Methods, Properties, Events, Data Types. And Operators.


Appendix D. Visual Basic Debugging Tools.


Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises.


Index.

  • Companion Website - Schneider, 4/E
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    Instructor's Resource Companion Website, 4/E
    Schneider
    © 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
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