1. Introduction to the Visual Basic Language and Environment
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In this first class, we will do a quick overview of how to build an
application in Visual Basic. You�ll learn a new vocabulary, a new
approach to programming, and ways to move around in the Visual Basic
environment. You will leave having written your first Visual Basic program.
Course Objectives
Understand the benefits of using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 for
Windows as an application tool
Understand the Visual Basic event-driven programming concepts,
terminology, and available tools
Learn the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and distributing
a Visual Basic application
Learn to use the Visual Basic toolbox
Learn to modify object properties
Learn object methods
Use the menu design window
Understand proper debugging and error-handling procedures
Gain a basic understanding of database access and management using
databound controls
Obtain an introduction to ActiveX controls and the Windows
Application Programming Interface (API)
