Combining the Deiteltrade; signatureLive-Codetrade; Approachwith a newApplication-Driventrade;methodology, this book uses a step-by-step tutorial approach to explore the basics of programming, builds upon previously learned concepts, and introduces new programming features in each successive tutorial.Updated throughout for Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008 and .NET 3.5. Audits presentation of Visual Basic against the most recent Microsoft Visual Basic Language Specification. Covers GUI design, controls, methods, functions, data types, control structures, procedures, arrays, object-oriented programming, strings and characters, sequential files, and more. Includes higher-end topics such as database programming, multimedia and graphics, and Web applications development.For individuals beginning their mastery of Visual Basic Programming.