New to this Edition
"FOCUS ON THE CONCEPTS" READINGS INTRODUCE NEW INFORMATION. These readings include tutorial-style steps and are followed by "Apply the Concepts" features that encourage students to further their mastery of the material by considering real-world applications.
NEW AND UPDATED APPLICATIONS AND EXAMPLES HIGHLIGHT THE LATEST VISUAL BASIC 2019 and 2022. Applications and examples in every chapter provide critical hands-on practice working with the latest version of Visual Basic. All exercises in the Ninth Edition are either new or thoroughly revised to reinforce the latest concepts and developments specific to Visual Basic 2019/2022.
NEW SCREENSHOTS CLARIFY CONTENT WHILE REFLECTING THE NEW VISUAL STUDIO 2017 ENVIRONMENT. Helpful, vibrant images throughout the text provide students with an up-to-date visual learning experience.
FULLY REFRESHED EXERCISES EMPHASIZE KEY PROGRAMMING SKILLS. Focused practice at the end of each chapter offers students hands-on opportunities to practice programming skills using Visual Basic 2019/2022.
UNIQUE "CHEAT SHEET" APPENDIX PROVIDES QUICK REFERENCE FOR STUDENTS. Helping students maximize their study time, Appendix D -- The "Cheat Sheet" appendix -- summarizes the most important concepts covered in each chapter, such as the syntax of statements, methods and other critical aspects of Visual Basics 2019/2022.
CASE PROJECTS APPENDIX REINFORCES PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. Appendix E, Case Projects, ties together the concepts from one or more chapters to help students see the big picture.
GUI DESIGN APPENDIX PROVIDES ADDITIONAL HELPFUL REFERENCE SOURCE. Appendix B summarizes the guidelines covered in each chapter in one convenient place for handy reference.
"START HERE" ARROWS DIRECT STUDENTS TO THE BEGINNING POINT IN EACH SET OF STEPS. These arrows allow students to quickly locate the beginning of the tutorial steps sections in the book.
COVERAGE OF BREAKPOINTS AND STEPPING THROUGH CODE EQUIPS READERS WITH STRONG PROGRAMMING SKILLS. Students gain a thorough understanding of how to set breakpoints and step through code as powerful tools for effectively debugging programs.
VISUALLY APPEALING PRESENTATION KEEPS READERS FOCUSED ON KEY CONCEPTS AND SKILLS. This edition's functional page design adds excitement while visually guiding students as they master today's Visual Basic concepts and skills.
INTERESTING, VARIED EXERCISES KEEP PRACTICE ENGAGING AND MOTIVATING FOR TODAY'S STUDENTS. Exercises are clearly differentiated as Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced for your convenience in making class assignments. Students can also refine their ski
MINDTAP® DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTION HELPS TRANSFORM STUDENTS INTO CRITICAL THINKERS. Now available with this text, MindTap® offers additional practice, visualizations, assessments, and a full eReader with unique author-narrated videos.