Beginning Visual Basic Express: A Computer Programming Tutorial

BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS is a self-study or instructor led "beginning" programming tutorial consisting of 10 Chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Visual Basic Express Windows application. Students learn about project design, the Visual Basic Express toolbox, and many elements of the BASIC language. Numerous examples are used to demonstrate every step in the building process. The tutorial also includes several detailed computer projects for students to build and try. These projects include a number guessing game, card game, allowance calculator, drawing program, state capitals game, and several non-violent video games.

BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS is presented using a combination of over 500 pages of color course notes and actual Visual Basic Express examples. No prior programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using Microsoft Windows is expected. BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS requires Windows 7 or Windows 8 and Visual Basic 2012 Express. The Visual Basic source code and all needed multimedia files are available for download from the publisher's website (KidwareSoftware.com) after book registration.