Programming for Technology Students Using Visual Basic - Couverture souple

Spasov, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0136220444 ISBN 13 : 9780136220442

Editeur : Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

Ideal for those who have never programmed before or who have only rudimentary programming experience. This introduction to Visual Basic begins with the problem-solving and programming concepts that are fundamental to all programming-to help students master the fundamentals required to create programs from scratch. The first four chapters use a template to emphasize fundamentals without having to deal with Windows environment considerations (e.g., events and objects). The remainder continues to build on fundamentals in a Windows object-oriented event-driven environment. Along the way, students develop a solid understanding of program analysis, design, language elements, documentation, control structures, testing, algorithms, input/output processing, file processing, and data structures. Note: Book contains CD-ROM containing Visual Basic.* Meets most of the curriculum requirements as specified by the ACM and the IEEE Computer Society for PR: Introduction to a Programming Language. * Discusses algorithms and data structures. * Covers documentation, testing, debugging and troubleshooting. * Explains multimedia programming, use of the Windows Component object Model (COM) (formerly Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), and database programming. * Covers both Visual Basic 4 and Visual Basic 5. * When there are differences between how Versions 4 and 5 use the Visual Basic development system, the text explains how to perform operations using both versions. * Explains programming principles from the ground up. * Starts with a Visual Basic template (the "Introduction Template") to teach structured code and introduces a simple simulator based on giving instructions to a simulated robot. * As the text progresses, students are eased into using event-driven programming and visual interface design. * Students eventually move beyond the Introduction Template to learn the advanced programming techniques that take full advantage of Visual Basic and third-party add-on resources. * Uses scenarios of a fictitious small manufacturing company - Cougar Canoe Company - to provide context for programming in the real world. * Introduces new material when it is needed in terms of solving a problem - so immediately uses the knowledge for both business and technical applications as related to the company. * Uses explicit data type variables and conversions and variable naming conventions. * Encourages the use of stringent data typing that would be required for languages such as C++ and Java. * Explains how to use on-line help included with Visual Basic to prepare them to move beyond the text. * Follows the same format in each chapter: * List of objectives. * The scenario of an application requirement that illustrates why the content is covered. * Topics explaining the content - examples, sample problems with solutions, documentation, troubleshooting: debugging and testing, highlights of key points. * Hands-on exercises (with questions) to provide practice with the content. * Additional problem solving to check mastery of content. * Provides appendices with useful references to: * Conventions. * Language elements. * Resources - including Internet resources. * A glossary. * Features an accompanying CD-ROM that includes: * A working copy of Visual Basic 4. * A simplified on-line help system that can be accessed using a Web browser. * All the programming files and examples. * Supplemental information used in the exercises. * Answers to the questions and solutions to most problems.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Visual Basic is a powerful, industry-standard language used to develop a wide range of applications. Business and industry use it for developing stand-alone programs, front ends to large-scale database systems, Internet interactivity (VB Script), office automation enhancements (such as Microsoft™ Office), and other types of software.

The fundamentals of programming require understanding various elements such as statements, variables, data types, and. expressions. However, a programmer also needs to understand a bigger picture: to analyze, design, document, and test the program under development. In addition, analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical. This book covers each of these key activities in program development, emphasizing the problem solving and programming concepts fundamental to all programming tasks.

If you have never programmed before, or have limited programming experience, this book is for you. Programming for Technology Students Using Visual Basic can help you master the fundamentals required to create programs. With the use of a fictitious small manufacturing company, the author provides a unique case study approach to add interest and context for programming in the real world.

New features to this edition include:

• Integrated hands-on exercises throughout each chapter.
• An updated design, using color to emphasize important topics and useful information.
• A Microsoft™ Visual Basic 6.0 Working Model CD.
• Additional troubleshooting sections and many new and updated diagrams.

Instructors who are using this book for a course may obtain the accompanying Instructor's Manual (ISBN 0-13-041208-2) free of charge.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For one-semester courses in Introduction to Programming and Introduction to Visual Basic.

Ideal for those who have never programmed before or who have only rudimentary programming experience, this introduction to Visual Basic begins with the problem-solving and programming concepts that are fundamental to all programming—to help students master the fundamentals required to create programs from scratch. The first four chapters use a template to emphasize fundamentals without having to deal with many Windows environment considerations. The remainder continues to build on fundamentals with additional Windows object-oriented features. Along the way, students develop a solid understanding of program analysis, design, language elements, documentation, control structures, testing, algorithms, input/output processing, file processing, and data structures.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0136220444
• ISBN 13: 9780136220442
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 702
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible