second lecture Flashcards
is an event-driven programming language and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) developed by Microsoft.
Visual Basic (VB)
It is designed to be easy to learn and use, with a focus on building Windows applications with a graphical user interface (GUI).
Visual Basic (VB)
4 core descriptions
Easy to learn
Event-Driven
Easy to use
Focused on Windows Applications
Visual Basic is commonly used for developing Windows applications, including
business software, automation tools, and educational programs.
Visual Basic is also used in ___ due to its user-friendly nature.
prototyping and quick application development
Visual Basic was first released
in ___.
1991
Beginnings: It was based on the ___ and was designed to ___ by providing a graphical interface for designing applications.
BASIC programming language; simplify the process of software development
Evolution: Over the years, Visual Basic has undergone several iterations, with significant updates in ___, which integrates with the ___, enhancing its capabilities and performance.
VB.NET, .NET framework
Containers for storing data values. In Visual Basic, ___ must be declared with ___.
variables; a specific data type
Most used Variables:
Count
Index
Sum
Total
Name
Value
isActive
result
message
temp
Include Integer, String, Boolean, Double, etc. They define the kind of data a variable can hold.
DATA TYPES
Most used Data Types:
Integer
Long
Single
Double
Decimal
String
Boolean
Date
Char
Object
OPERATORS
Arithmetic Operators
Comparison Operators
Logical Operators
Used for mathematical
calculations (e.g., +, -, *, /)
Arithmetic Operators:
Used to compare values (e.g., =, <>, <, >)
Comparison Operators:
