Prerequisites:-
- You needn't be at all experienced on programming but yes a knowledge of any programming language C,C++, Java or any other platform is welcome.
- Have a VB Compiler in hand. As we focus on development on the .NET Platform thus you'd need Visual Studio 2003 onwards, as of now Visual Studio Express for Visual Basic can be downloaded from here - http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vb/download/ The file is around 60 MB, and included .NET Framework (Introduction later on it) it's enough for development, however you are welcome to use the full Version of Visual Studio 2003/2005 also. VB 6.0 Users will have to upgrade to the version mentioned above. Please post in your comments in case of any trouble
Learning Links:-
- http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/2x7h1hfk(VS.80).aspx - MSDN - Microsoft Development Network is the best site one can get for Hardcore Learning!! It is the online version of help available in Visual Studio IDE, you can go through all the articles and in my opinion you can start with the introduction and then going to Building my First VB Application.
- If you are on broadband the best would be to begin here http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/beginner/default.aspx, it comprises of many videos and interesting articles which will sure help you learning from scratch!
- And those who aren't broadband friendly (Dial Up don't get disheartened it is for u!!) please go through this link http://www.programmersheaven.com/2/VB-NET-School i personally recommend this link more that the one above as it's written in a much concise manner! I'l post some Questions which you can target and learn yourself how to achieve them
- The best of all till now is http://www.programmingtutorials.com/vbnet.aspx, it has everything you'd ever need for learnign VB!!
- Another simple read you can go through is http://www.startvbdotnet.com/ this has also neatly defined all aspects needed to start learnign VB.NET pretty interesting.
- Also you can search for queries on google like "vb.net tutorials" or just click this link for a list of sites offering loads of tutorials!
- You can go through http://www.w3schools.com/ngws/default.asp also which has good set of learning articles.
Seems i gave enough of links to learn eh? Got confused where to start off?
I'd say you go through all the links above and see which one suits your style i'm sure one of it might sure help you!
You can always download an ebook or purchase one or get one from the library
The ones from Wrox Press is very good goes by the name Beginning Visual Basic .NET or Begineeing Visual Basic 2003 / 2005.
I'l hunt the web later and post direct links for ebook downloads!
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