These complete programming exercises guide students through the process of planning, writing, and executing Visual Basic programs.

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 encourage students to reflect on the topics covered and evaluate their understanding of details relating to that topic.

Tips, found in the margins throughout the text, help students avoid potential trouble spots in their programs and encourage them to develop good programming habits.

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

Any coverage that discusses security concerns is pointed out with a Security Issue icon.