Learn Visual Basic variants & legacy code: VB Script, VBA, VB Classic, VB.Net. Master maintenance & enhancements in this practical guide designed for aspiring developers, covering various use-cases and environments Key Features Learn to read and write VB Script, VBA, VB Classic, or VB.Net Code Build expertise in maintaining legacy code with increased efficiency Differentiate between Visual Basic family members and which were used for projects in your organization Book DescriptionPerfect for absolute beginners to programming or developers who want to learn Visual Basic, this book provides a hands-on approach to mastering the Visual Basic language. Explore the essentials of Visual Basic, including its family, data types, decision branching, iteration, and functions. Delve into data structures, file I/O, collections, and embrace object-oriented principles like inheritance and polymorphism. Finally, master server-side programming concepts, from request/response models to variable scope and concurrency. But our guide goes beyond basics. It's your gateway to the entire Visual Basic family, from VB Script and VBA to VB Classic and VB.Net. Learn how to read and write code in each variant, building expertise in maintaining legacy code efficiently. Differentiate between these family members and identify the right one for your organization's projects. While Visual Basic's history spans over two decades, we focus on the practical skills you need today. Whether you're enhancing existing projects or starting new ones, our guide equips you with the knowledge and skills required for success in software development roles. With clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, embark on a journey to master Visual Basic and build real-world applications.What you will learn Difference is Visual Basic programming family members Develop procedural programs in Visual Basic Develop Object Oriented programs in Visual Build powerful Object-Oriented programs in Visual Basic Develop scalable Server-Side programs in Visual Basic Script Visual Basic to Automate Tasks Identify the Visual Basic platform used in an existing application Who this book is forThere are many software development jobs that require maintaining, enhancing, administering, and defending visual basic programs, websites, and scripts. This book is designed for folks who find themselves in one of these jobs or want to acquire one of these jobs. This book presents all the different use-cases Visual Basic is used for in a concise text.

Book Information
ISBN 9781805125310
Author Aspen Olmsted
Format Paperback
Imprint Packt Publishing Limited
Publisher Packt Publishing Limited