Features of This Text

Hands-On Programming Examples
The complete programming exercises guide students through the process of planning, writing, and executing Visual Basic programs.

Learning Objectives
These specific objectives tell students what will be covered in the chapter and what they will be able to do after completing the chapter.

Feedback Questions
The Feedback Questions give students time to reflect on the current topic and to evaluate their understanding of the details.

Case Studies
The Case Studies provide continuing-theme exercises that may be used throughout the course.

Tips
Tips in the margins help students avoid potential trouble spots in their programs and encourage them to develop good programming habits from the start.

Programming Exercises
The programming exercises test students’ understanding of the programming skills covered in the chapter.