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A complete program with textbook, lab manual, and software, this ACADEMIC LEARNING SERIES title provides everything students need to build the knowledge and skills necessary to begin programming, using Visual Basic .NET 2003 as the development tool. Coverage includes early treatment of debugging and database connectivity topics, enabling students to delve into real-world projects earlier in the course. The textbook provides a structure and approach that is flexible enough to meet the needs of students who are brand-new to coding, along with those who may have some experience in another tool or language. A complete set of instructor resources supports the book.
构建坚实的编程基础, unlock boundless application potential Are you ready to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of software development? This comprehensive guide, ALS Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Programming Essentials, is your indispensable companion for mastering the foundational principles and core techniques of Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) programming. Whether you're a complete novice aspiring to build your first application or a programmer seeking to solidify your understanding of this powerful language, this book provides a clear, structured, and practical pathway to success. Forget the intimidation often associated with learning a new programming language. We break down complex concepts into digestible modules, fostering a deep understanding that goes beyond mere syntax memorization. You'll learn not just how to write code, but why certain approaches are effective, enabling you to tackle real-world programming challenges with confidence. What You'll Discover Within These Pages: This book is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient VB.NET developer. We begin with the absolute fundamentals, gradually progressing to more advanced topics, ensuring a smooth and rewarding learning curve. Chapter 1: The Welcome Mat – Introduction to .NET and VB.NET Demystifying the .NET Ecosystem: Understand what the .NET Framework (and its successor, .NET Core/.NET 5+) is, its architecture, and why it's a cornerstone of modern software development. We'll explore the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and its vital role in managing your applications. Your First Steps with VB.NET: Get your development environment set up! We'll guide you through installing Visual Studio, the premier Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for VB.NET, and introduce you to its intuitive interface. "Hello, World!" and Beyond: Your initial coding experience will be with the classic "Hello, World!" program, but we won't stop there. You'll learn to create, compile, and run simple VB.NET applications, gaining immediate hands-on experience. Understanding the Building Blocks: Delve into the fundamental elements of the VB.NET language: comments, identifiers, and the essential syntax that forms the backbone of every program. Chapter 2: Speaking the Language – Variables, Data Types, and Operators The Power of Data: Explore the diverse world of data types in VB.NET, from fundamental numeric types (integers, decimals) to textual data (strings) and boolean values. Understand the concept of data type declaration and its importance for efficient memory usage. Storing and Manipulating Information: Learn how to declare and use variables to store data. We'll cover variable scope and lifetime, ensuring you manage your data effectively. Performing Calculations and Comparisons: Master the art of operators – arithmetic, relational, logical, and assignment operators. You'll learn how to perform calculations, compare values, and make logical decisions within your code. Implicit and Explicit Conversions: Understand the nuances of converting data between different types, recognizing potential pitfalls and how to handle them gracefully. Chapter 3: Making Decisions – Control Flow Statements The Logic of Execution: Discover how to control the flow of your program's execution. This chapter is dedicated to the essential tools that allow your applications to make decisions and react dynamically to different situations. Conditional Execution with `If...Then...Else`: Master the fundamental conditional statement. You'll learn how to execute blocks of code based on specific conditions, building the logic for your applications. Exploring Multiple Choices with `Select Case`: Understand how to efficiently handle multiple possible outcomes based on the value of a variable, making your code cleaner and more readable. Repetitive Tasks with Loops: Learn to automate repetitive actions with powerful looping constructs. `For...Next` Loops: Ideal for iterating a specific number of times. `Do...Loop` Statements (`While` and `Until`): For executing code as long as a condition is true or until a condition becomes true. `For Each...Next` Loops: For iterating through collections of items. Chapter 4: Keeping it Organized – Procedures and Functions The Power of Modularity: Understand the critical concept of breaking down complex programs into smaller, manageable, and reusable units of code known as procedures and functions. This promotes code organization, readability, and maintainability. Procedures: Performing Actions: Learn to define and call subroutines (subs) that perform specific tasks without returning a value. Functions: Calculating and Returning Values: Discover how to create functions that perform calculations or retrieve information and return a specific value to the calling code. Passing Information – Arguments and Parameters: Master the art of passing data into your procedures and functions using parameters and arguments, enabling them to operate on different data each time they are called. Understanding Scope and Lifetime: Reinforce your understanding of how variables declared within procedures and functions behave. Chapter 5: Working with Collections – Arrays and Collections Storing Multiple Items: Explore how to manage groups of related data efficiently. Arrays provide a fundamental way to store fixed-size collections of elements of the same data type. Multidimensional Arrays: Learn to work with arrays that have more than one dimension, allowing you to represent tabular data and more complex structures. Beyond Fixed Sizes – Introducing Collections: Discover more flexible data structures that can grow or shrink dynamically. `ArrayList`: A versatile collection that can store objects of different types. Generic Collections (`List(Of T)`): Understand the advantages of strongly-typed generic collections for improved type safety and performance. Iterating Through Collections: Master efficient ways to access and process the elements within your arrays and collections. Chapter 6: Building Interactive Interfaces – Introduction to Windows Forms Designing User-Friendly Applications: Venture into the visual realm of application development. Learn how to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Windows Forms. The Visual Studio Designer: Become proficient with the drag-and-drop interface of the Visual Studio designer to visually lay out your forms and add controls. Essential Controls: Explore a variety of common Windows Forms controls: Labels and TextBoxes: For displaying and inputting text. Buttons: For triggering actions. Checkboxes and RadioButtons: For making selections. Listboxes and ComboBoxes: For presenting lists of options. Event-Driven Programming: Grasp the fundamental concept of event handling. Learn how your application responds to user interactions, such as button clicks or text changes. Connecting Code to Controls: Understand how to write VB.NET code to manipulate the properties and respond to the events of your form controls. Chapter 7: Storing and Retrieving Data – Introduction to Data Access The Need for Persistence: Understand why your applications often need to store and retrieve data beyond the immediate execution of the program. Working with Files: Learn the basics of reading from and writing to text files, enabling simple data persistence. Introduction to Databases: Get a foundational understanding of relational databases and their importance in modern applications. Connecting to Data Sources: Explore basic methods for connecting to and interacting with simple data sources, laying the groundwork for more complex data management. Chapter 8: Error Handling and Debugging – Becoming a Robust Developer Anticipating and Handling Errors: Learn to write code that gracefully handles unexpected situations and errors, preventing your applications from crashing. `Try...Catch...Finally` Blocks: Master the structured exception handling mechanism in VB.NET. Common Error Types: Identify and understand common types of runtime errors. The Art of Debugging: Develop essential debugging skills. Learn how to use Visual Studio's debugging tools, including breakpoints, stepping through code, and inspecting variables, to identify and fix bugs efficiently. Chapter 9: Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals A New Paradigm: Step into the powerful world of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Understand how OOP concepts can lead to more organized, reusable, and maintainable code. Classes and Objects: Grasp the core concepts of classes as blueprints and objects as instances of those blueprints. Properties and Methods: Learn how to define the data (properties) and behaviors (methods) of your objects. Encapsulation: Understand how to bundle data and methods together and control access to them, promoting data integrity. Inheritance (Introduction): Get a glimpse into how classes can inherit properties and methods from other classes, fostering code reuse. Chapter 10: Putting it All Together – Building a Sample Application Real-World Application: Consolidate your learning by building a small, practical application from start to finish. This project will integrate many of the concepts covered throughout the book. Design, Code, Test, Refine: Experience the full development lifecycle in a hands-on manner. Reinforcing Best Practices: Apply the principles of good coding style, error handling, and efficient algorithm design learned in previous chapters. Who is this book for? Aspiring Developers: Individuals with little to no programming experience who want to learn a widely used and versatile language. Students: Computer science students or those in related fields seeking a solid foundation in .NET development. Career Changers: Professionals looking to transition into software development roles. Experienced Programmers: Developers from other languages who wish to add VB.NET to their skillset or refresh their understanding of its core tenets. What makes this book unique? Hands-On Approach: We believe in learning by doing. Each concept is reinforced with practical examples and exercises. Clear and Concise Explanations: Complex topics are presented in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding jargon where possible and explaining it thoroughly when necessary. Progressive Learning: The book is structured to build knowledge incrementally, ensuring you have a strong foundation before moving to more advanced concepts. Focus on Essentials: We concentrate on the core principles that are crucial for effective VB.NET programming, providing you with the most impactful knowledge. By the time you complete ALS Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Programming Essentials, you will possess a robust understanding of VB.NET programming. You'll be empowered to design, develop, and debug a wide range of applications, opening doors to exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Your journey into software development begins here.