Title: Starting Out with Visual Basic, 8th Edition
Authors: Tony Gaddis, Kip R. Irvine
Publisher: Pearson
Description:
“Starting Out with Visual Basic” by Tony Gaddis and Kip R. Irvine, now in its 8th edition, is an essential resource for beginners looking to learn Visual Basic programming. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to Visual Basic, covering fundamental programming concepts and gradually building up to more advanced topics.
The book begins with an overview of the Visual Basic environment, including the Visual Studio development environment and the basics of programming in Visual Basic. It then progresses to cover topics such as variables, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
Throughout the text, readers learn Visual Basic programming concepts through clear explanations, numerous examples, and hands-on exercises. The authors emphasize a practical, hands-on approach to learning, encouraging readers to apply what they’ve learned to real-world programming scenarios.
In this edition, Gaddis and Irvine introduce new content and updates existing material to reflect the latest features and enhancements in Visual Basic. Additionally, the book includes exercises and programming projects that reinforce key concepts and help readers develop practical programming skills.
Whether used in a classroom setting or for self-study, “Starting Out with Visual Basic” is an accessible and comprehensive resource for beginners looking to learn Visual Basic programming from scratch. With its emphasis on hands-on learning and practical examples, this textbook equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient Visual Basic programmers.