Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 2010 in 24 Hours In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build complete, reliable, and modern applications with Visual Basic 2010. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master the entire process, from navigating VB 2010 to deploying finished solutions. You’ll learn how to write efficient object-oriented code; build superior user interfaces; work with graphics, text, and databases; and even control external applications. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong, practical foundation for success! ISBN-13: 978-0672331138 * Navigate the VB 2010 environment and use VB’s powerful new tools * Work with objects, collections, and events * Build attractive, highly functional user interfaces * Make the most of VB 2010’s advanced controls * Create efficient modules and reusable procedures * Store data, make decisions in code, and use loops to improve efficiency * Use powerful object-oriented programming techniques * Interact effectively with users * Work with graphics, text files, and databases * Debug and troubleshoot applications * Manipulate external applications, file systems, and the Windows Registry * Distribute the software you’ve created

Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Where most VB books start with beginner level topics, Mastering Visual Basic 2010 vaults you right into intermediate and advanced coverage. From the core of the language and user interface design to developing data-driven applications, this detailed book brings you thoroughly up to speed and features numerous example programs you can use to start building your own apps right away. ISBN-13: 978-0470532874 * Covers Visual Basic 2010, part of Microsoft's Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE), which includes C#, C++, Visual Web Developer, and ASP.NET, along with Visual Basic * Explains topics in the thorough, step-by-step style of all books in the Mastering series, providing you ample instruction, tips, and techniques * Helps you build your own applications by supplying sample code you can use to start development * Includes review exercises in each chapter to reinforce concepts as you learn