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Summary: One of the best books on VB
Review: I have been reading this book for the past 1 month. This book has all you need to learn the VB programming. The author has provided lot of examples and a lot of exercises. I do not see any reason why I can't give 5 stars for this book.
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Summary: Not Impressed
Review: Jeff Tsay developed this book from his vast experience in both industry and as a college professor. This author possesses the real-world know-how of Visual Basic development as well as the ability to teach difficult topics to large audiences. I studied under this author in college. When I signed up for his class, I was already working in the industry with a little over two years experience as a programmer. This book, along with Jeff's expert instruction, advanced my career tremendously. I still refer to this book for expert advice. Jeff covers everything from the basics of VB programming to more advanced user interface development. He talks about algorithms and teaches optimized coding practices. He explores objects and classes, and ActiveX development. He talks at length about ADO and database connectivity. He even covers Win32 API programming. I can't possible list all of the features it offers. You will take from this book everything you need to become the Visual Basic developer that you've always dreamed. First-time programmers will appreciate Jeff's style and gain a solid foundation from which to grow. Advanced developers will acquire an edge that will differentiate them in the industry. The other VB books I've read are either too dull or don't cover anything beyond the basics. You will find no 'fluff' in this book. Jeff's book is expertly written, delivering the appropriate information in each chapter right when it's needed. I owe Jeff a debt of gratitude for what his instruction has done for my career and my pocketbook. Highly recommended by someone who has used it. Thanks, Jeff.
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Summary: Not Impressed
Review: This book is meant for students in a structured course - only instructors from some teaching institution are permitted to get the full source code. If you are trying to teach yourself you cannot get the full source code. A waste of time for those you wish to teach themselves.
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Summary: The Visual Basic Bible
Review: This is THE text on Visual Basic. As a student, I found it to be full of real-world business application examples. Dr. Tsay also supports the text on his web site. By the time you're finished, you can write a small business application that connects to a database. He also introduces object-oriented programming which represents the majority of new systems designs.I have used the text in three college courses: Systems Analysis and Design I and II and Visual Basic. Can't wait until Dr. Tsay writes a Java textbook with business examples instead of geometry examples.
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Summary: The Visual Basic Bible
Review: This is THE text on Visual Basic. As a student, I found it to be full of real-world business application examples. Dr. Tsay also supports the text on his web site. By the time you're finished, you can write a small business application that connects to a database. He also introduces object-oriented programming which represents the majority of new systems designs. I have used the text in three college courses: Systems Analysis and Design I and II and Visual Basic. Can't wait until Dr. Tsay writes a Java textbook with business examples instead of geometry examples.
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