Rating: 
Summary: Worst textbook I have ever used
Review: ...I gave it one star because I couldn't give it none. While I'm only in VB II, I have over 200 hours of college credit and 18 hours of computer science. This is the worst textbook I have ever used. Why?
It is filled with errors--ex. p. 23, used MCSD instead of MSDN, p. 95, "The key field ...may be a text field, such as last name, or a combination, such as last name and first name (I guess this is technically correct, but I sure don't want the authors designing any databases for me), p. 223, program code Sets variables but doesn't declare them first. The different chapters appear to be written by different authors. Chapter 3 uses a step-by-step tutorial in excruciating detail. None of the other chapters up through 5 use this style. Chapter 5 doesn't even give program snippets complete enough to see what the authors are trying to do. On the other hand p. 177 gives three examples of a sort procedure, changing only the field name. The authors introduce topics without giving enough detail to determine their significance. They may or may not come back to them in later chapters. Example, unbound controls on p. 175 and p. 215. Parameterized queries are introduced on p. 185 and not even discussed with the Command object in chapter 5. The coverage of SQL is pathetic, at best. The first 200 pages of the text emphasize the DataControl and the DataEnvironment and then on p. 208 the authors say "You will find that most professional VB database applications use ADO code except in "quick and simple" projects." Then why did we just spend six weeks on them? I wouldn't waste shipping charges on this book. Surely, there is something better.
Rating:
Summary: Worst textbook I have ever used
Review: ...I gave it one star because I couldn't give it none. While I'm only in VB II, I have over 200 hours of college credit and 18 hours of computer science. This is the worst textbook I have ever used. Why?
It is filled with errors--ex. p. 23, used MCSD instead of MSDN, p. 95, "The key field ...may be a text field, such as last name, or a combination, such as last name and first name (I guess this is technically correct, but I sure don't want the authors designing any databases for me), p. 223, program code Sets variables but doesn't declare them first. The different chapters appear to be written by different authors. Chapter 3 uses a step-by-step tutorial in excruciating detail. None of the other chapters up through 5 use this style. Chapter 5 doesn't even give program snippets complete enough to see what the authors are trying to do. On the other hand p. 177 gives three examples of a sort procedure, changing only the field name. The authors introduce topics without giving enough detail to determine their significance. They may or may not come back to them in later chapters. Example, unbound controls on p. 175 and p. 215. Parameterized queries are introduced on p. 185 and not even discussed with the Command object in chapter 5. The coverage of SQL is pathetic, at best. The first 200 pages of the text emphasize the DataControl and the DataEnvironment and then on p. 208 the authors say "You will find that most professional VB database applications use ADO code except in "quick and simple" projects." Then why did we just spend six weeks on them? I wouldn't waste shipping charges on this book. Surely, there is something better.
Rating: 
Summary: The authors of this book really need a writing class
Review: Even if this book is filled with lots of examples it is presented with a poor outline of explanation from the very first to very last chapters. Most people in my visual basic class are confused with the way a stuff is explained. Generally speaking, the authors gave a short explanation on topics that need a clear explanation and make it very long the topics that can be concise. Chapter 7(Desigining a Multitier Database Application) of this book is a mess. It is also a waste of time for readers to prepare for the certification (Exam 70-176); the authors gave you nothing but very short notes at the end of each chapter.. Buy this book if you want to waste the money and something only to buy another book to make yourself understand the same stuff presented in this book..
Rating:
Summary: Horribly Written!!
Review: I consider myself a pretty savvy programmer. This book presents advanced visual basic concepts in a muddy, unfocused, non-user friendly format. The authors definitely ignored the needs of their audience by producing this atrocious textbook! Absolutely Horrible! Avoid like the plague! This book will only frustrate you to no end and deter you from your goal of being a better VB programmer!
Rating:
Summary: Horribly Written!!
Review: I consider myself a pretty savvy programmer. This book presents advanced visual basic concepts in a muddy, unfocused, non-user friendly format. The authors definitely ignored the needs of their audience by producing this atrocious textbook! Absolutely Horrible! Avoid like the plague! This book will only frustrate you to no end and deter you from your goal of being a better VB programmer!
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Summary: Covers old ground
Review: I have been learning VB6 on and off for about 1 year now. I am teaching myself via books, I bought the "Programming in visual basic 6.0" by the same aurthors to start with. That book I found to be excellent, and started me on projects. I decided to buy "advanced Programming in visual basic 6.0". This book is also good and easy to follow, however, alot of the content is almost identicle to the first book, I would say 60% of this book is covered in the previous edition. Three stars for teaching what I already have been tought by the first book.
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Summary: A student's best tool
Review: I have read through many different text books for Advanced Visual Basic students. This one by far has to be the best. The text is easy to understand and the code examples are wonderful. If you are even thinking about programming in Visual Basic, this book should be in your collection. I can't wait to see what Millspaugh and Bradley have cooked up for their .NET books.
Rating:
Summary: The authors of this book really need a writing class
Review: I teach Visual Basic Programming, and have read a dozen books on Advanced VB while searching for a new textbook. This book does the best job of both giving good examples and explaining how VB works. Some books have lots of coding examples, but leave you with little understanding of how to design on your own. This book also has far less errors than any other book I've used. The accompaning CD has programs to go along with every chapter. It's a wonderful book, and the one I'll be using next year! It covers ADO well, and is the best introduction to ASP I've read.
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Summary: Wonderful resource for students and teachers
Review: I teach Visual Basic Programming, and have read a dozen books on Advanced VB while searching for a new textbook. This book does the best job of both giving good examples and explaining how VB works. Some books have lots of coding examples, but leave you with little understanding of how to design on your own. This book also has far less errors than any other book I've used. The accompaning CD has programs to go along with every chapter. It's a wonderful book, and the one I'll be using next year! It covers ADO well, and is the best introduction to ASP I've read.
Rating:
Summary: easy to understand, good book
Review: if you don't have much experience in any programming languages and want to learn VB, this book is good for you. easy to read and understand. book contents many examples
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