Where do I start?

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:01 am

Well the newest version is VisualBasic.Net, but I think you sdhould learn what you'll be learning in school next year. Because VB6 and VB.net have minor differences that will completely screw you over.

Mind you, a VB6 book is probably a lot cheaper now that .NET is out...

Assuming no prior computer programming knowledge on the part of the reader, the updated edition of David Schneider''s best-selling Visual Basic 6 book now includes an introduction to Visual Basic.NET. This book uses Visual Basic 6.0 to explore the fundamentals of programming in general and to explain how to use Visual Basic as a front end to take control of major applications such as Microsoft Office. A broad range of examples, case studies, exercises, and programming projects gives readers significant hands-on experience. Introducing good programming practices that are in-step with modern programming methodology, this book uses well-chosen examples to illustrate every new concept. It includes carefully designed examples that both reinforce the text and challenge the reader to make original connections. The book also incorporates real, current, and sometimes humorous data throughout to add fun and interest to the overall presentation. The updated edition of Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic 6 includes the addition of named constants throughout the book, an update of all the data, and the addition of new programming projects in each chapter. An essential reference for every programming professional.

114 CAD Book

Teaches you VB6 and a bit of .NET

or you can get a used book with water damage and such (the same book but a lower version, no .NET) for $20 but then shipping isn't free (it's 7$ CAD)

Or better old used books for more: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/usedbooks ... 0131427075

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:00 am

Okay, I found out that my school currently uses VB6, so that's what I'm going with. And that book looks pretty good, Kurt. Can you personally recommend it?

CTFan

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:13 am

No. I just did a quick chapters search.

I can personally reccomend the actionscript book

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Flash is MUCH better for making games, I can tell you that. And it's really easy to learn (Although I learned VB6 First)

Don't forget to do hello world first!

1) Place a button on the form

2)

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print "Hello World!"

3) Run program!

sam fisher · Post by **sam fisher** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:21 pm

Oh for gods sake. Don't learn basic. Compared to any other programming language its practicially useless and well out of date.

The C programming lanuguage by Kernie and Richie will teach you C right from the beginning.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:05 pm

Okay, I'm getting VB6.0, but I still need to know one thing: What's the difference between VB 6.0 Learning Edition and VB 6.0 wit Plus Pack? I heard somewhere that Learning Edition is the same except it's more geared toward beginners; is this true? and if so, should I get the Learning Edition?

Thanks,
CTFan

PS: Okay, Sam, we get it; you don't like BASIC. If it makes you feel any better, I'll give C a shot if VB doesn't work out, mkay

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Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:02 pm

Well you can always DEFIANTELY NOT DOWNLOAD IT ILLEGALLY from the internet. Try both, if you want. I know for a fact the help files in VB6 are very difficult to understand for beginners as they assume you know everything else expect the thing you're looking for help on.

I found some stuff you might want to see before you do anything else. I'll PM it to you so the link doesn't get modded. (Gonna say MODified, but that's a tad confusing

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sam fisher · Post by **sam fisher** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:33 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:Okay, I'm getting VB6.0, but I still need to know one thing: What's the difference between VB 6.0 Learning Edition and VB 6.0 wit Plus Pack? I heard somewhere that Learning Edition is the same except it's more geared toward beginners; is this true? and if so, should I get the Learning Edition?

Thanks,
CTFan

PS: Okay, Sam, we get it; you don't like BASIC. If it makes you feel any better, I'll give C a shot if VB doesn't work out, mkay ?

Well, you will be giving C a shot. Because if you actually become a half decent programmer you will want the added functionality. I say do C just to learn how to use a more low level language. Then switch to C++. Of course you need to learn OOP but thats not so bad.