Create your first application for Microsoft® Windows® or the Web with FASTER SMARTER BEGINNING PROGRAMMING. This guide uses a practical, learn-by-doing approach that makes learning to write code with Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET quick, easy, concrete, and fun. The exercises feature concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and visual examples that help you create real functionality right away. Topics include learning basic language elements, designing Windows Forms and Web Forms, running and debugging applications, accessing data, and other essentials.

Key Book Benefits:

Teaches programming novices expert tips and practical how-tos for writing real, functional code right away

Uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of visual examples to deliver the facts you want—with no filler, no silly chatter

Covers the essentials for working with Visual Basic—including language elements, Windows Forms, Web Forms, and data access