Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Step by Step [With CDROM]

by Michael Halvorson

Whether you are new to programming or to Visual Basic 2005, this tutorial gives you practical guidance to build your programming knowledge. Use the real-world exercises to teach yourself the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735621314
• ISBN13: 9780735621312
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Length: 523 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Very, Very Good

I'm the type of person that has to read everything several times before I can fully comprehend the material but this book was a breeze. After I finished each chapter I felt fully confident that I could go & put what I learned to use with no trouble at all. If you want to learn the basics of programming and have little or no prior experience, start here. I decided to buy the book after reading all the great reviews and I'm very happy I did. The book is very well organized and is full of useful examples. Every example is thoroughly explained so you're never left with any unanswered questions at the end of each chapter. Great book! Thanks Michael.

Very Well Written!

I've read many technology books over the years, and this one is one of the most well written and organized books I've read on a technical subject. Many technical books start out well, then start to bog down with disorganization and clutter. This one stays clear and on track the entire time!

Good for beginners

I'm new to Visual Basic and am using VB 2005 Express. I bought this book on a hope that it would work, it's excellent. I had no trouble following any examples in the book. It was clear and I actually understood what I was reading. AS I'm not new to programming (I've done Excel and Access), but to VB 2005, it helped me considerably. After finishing the book and having all working projects, I'm feeling confident to move onto the next level.

Very good for beginners

I appreciate the way the Visual Studio 2005 interface is introduced then Halvorson goes on to demonstrate how some of the most often used controls are built. The book is very clearly written and easy to understand.

Beginner's VB 2005 Books Can't Get Much Better Than This

Michael Halvorson shows that he knows how to impart knowledge to others with this book. You will not be a beginner after completing the lessons in it. He presents a thorough explanation of the basics of VB 2005 programming, then provides enough of ADO.Net and Web site design to wet your appetite for more. I am not a VB 6 or Vb 2003 programmer, so I can't say how useful this book might be if you are such; but I can say that if you haven't dabbled in Vb for awhile, Michael Halvorson's book is going to show you exactly where the state of the art has progressed to...in terms that you will easily grasp.