Dive into the exciting world of Visual Basic programming

Whether you want to create desktop programs, build web applications, or develop your own Windows 8 Apps, Visual Basic 2012 gets you there, and this book shows you how. With the help of step-by-step tasks and sample code, you'll be programming your first Visual Basic applications in no time. You'll gain a solid understanding of the language and progress to more advanced topics that take your skills to the next level. With your improved skill set, you'll be amazed by the solutions you can create.

Beginning Visual Basic 2012:

• Takes you through the basics of writing software and controlling the flow of the program
• Describes how to work with data structures, use XAML, and build Windows® applications
• Covers debugging and the use of structured error handling
• Shows how to build class libraries, use strong names, and register assemblies
• Discusses database programming with SQL Server® and ADO.NET
• Explores the basic components of web applications and dives into building websites
• Examines the new style for developing Windows 8 touch applications

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