Q&A sections answer common programming questions
Do and Don't sections show recommendations and things to avoid
Workshop sections reinforce the chapter's important points
The only way to learn a programming language is by actually writing programs, and with this book, you can Teach Yourself Visual Basic 3.0 in 21 Days.
Visual Basic programming techniques are presented in a logical and easy-to-follow sequence that helps you really understand.
You begin with the basics to writing your first program and quickly jump into the world of programming voice, music, and sound into your programs-add some action!
A variety of teaching elements are used to help you learn.
Shaded syntax boxes offer a handy reference with short examples.
Performance tips show you how to avoid common pitfalls when working with dialog boxes, arrays, and para- meters
The Q&A sections answer the most common questions that users have when learning Visual Basic for Windows. Plus, all chapters conclude with a series of exercises to test what you've learned and show you which skills need work.
Overview
Introduction
Week 1 at a Glance
1. Writing Your First Program
2. Properties and Controls.
3. Programming Building Blocks
4. The Mouse
5. Menus
6. Dialog Boxes
7. Graphics Controls
Week 2 at a Glance
8. Graphics Methods
9. The Grid Control
10. Displaying and Printing
11. Interfacing with Windows
12. The Keyboard
13. File-System Controls
14. Accessing Files
Week 3 at a Glance
15 . Other Topics
16. The Data Control
17. Multiple-Document Interface (MDI)
18. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
19. Installing Your Applications
. 20. Dynamic Linked Libraries (DLLs)
21. Sound and Multimedia.
Index
About the Authors
Nathan Gurewich holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University, New York City, New York, and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Hofstra University, Long Island, New York. Since the introduction of the PC, the author has been involved in the design and implementation of commercial software packages for the PC. Nathan is an expert in the field of PC programming and consulting services in the areas of local area networks, wide area networks, database management and design, and programming.
Ori Gurewich holds a bachelor of engineering degree from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York. His background includes positions as a senior software engineer and a software consultant engineer for companies developing professional multimedia and Windows applications. Ori is an expert in the field of PC programming and network communications, and he has developed various database algorithms for the PC.
Nathan Gurewich
Beginning/Intermediate
How To IBM Compatible Programming Visual Basic 1.0-3.0 for Windows
ISBN 0-672-30378-7
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