Unique book-and-DVD Package for novice Visual Bask Programmers

Unique book-and-DVD package for novice Visual Basic programmers Start from scratch, and even if you don't know a thing about Visual Basic, you soon will with this thorough introduction to Visual Basic programming. Using easy-to-follow lessons and step-by-step instruction, this practical book teaches you concepts and hands-on techniques, then reinforces your learning with video screencasts and supplemental materials. Follow the exercises, then access the Try It section on the DVD, and watch as well-known VB authority and author Rod Stephens works through programming problems. Stephens' Visual Basic Programming 24-Hour Trainer: Introduces Visual Basic programming to beginning programmers; no prior experience is necessary Covers Visual Basic programming concepts and techniques, as well as the Visual Studio development environment Provides a series of easy-to-follow lessons, supplemented by instructional video on DVD Offers expert instruction from well-known VB authority and author Rod Stephens, who also provides supplemental instruction on the DVD, where he works through a series of Try It problems and demonstrates effective solutions Don't just learn--do! The lessons within the book are each accompanied by an instructional demonstration on the DVD--over 4 hours of video tutorials! You'll learn to: Get started with the Visual Studio integrated development environment Use variables and perform calculations Debug code and reuse code with procedures Define class methods and events Make menus, tool strips, and status strips Create and display new forms Build custom dialogs Use arrays and collections Handle errors and prevent bugs Make generic classes Use inheritance and polymorphism Stephens' Visual Basic Programming 24-Hour Trainer is an exceptional book-and-DVD package that will have you programming in Visual Basic in no time. Who this book is for This book is for: Beginners who have never programmed before but who would like to learn to program Visual Basic 6 programmers who want to move to Visual Basic .NET quickly and easily Others who just want to know what programming is all about <\ul> This book does not assume you have previous programming experience. What Readers Think Here are some excerpts from comments about the C# version of this book, Stephens' C# Programming with Visual Studio 2010 24-Hour Trainer. See the full comments on Amazon's web site. The fastest way to learn C#! ... After a few days with Rod's book and DVD combo, I'm more convinced than ever it's "that good" if you are just getting started with Visual C#. And don't let the title fool you--there is a lot of breadth in the book and sufficient depth to keep you occupied, even while Stephens makes the learning enjoyable. A great starting point for learning C# programming with Visual Studio 2010 ... It contains many essential language features, clear and concise explanations, useful screen shots, and detailed exercises you can follow and practice. This is a great book for learning C# programming ... The CD gives step by step instructions for the lessons in the book and Rod will help if you get stuck, he help me when I was stuck and he solved my problem very quickly so that I could move on with the books lessons. I can't verbalize how happy I am that I purchased his book.