Focuses on how to program using Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning fun and easy, this is the perfect introductory programming book.
This valuable and inexpensive resource is ideal for anyone who is new to programming and wants to learn the basics of Visual Basic without being overwhelmed by the complicated Visual Studio integrated development environment This back-to-basics book covers getting started with the featured "Starter Kits," learning practical programming , and developing applications Also shows how to use VB Express Edition with database and Web Programming
Learn to write 2D and 3D games without any programming experience by harnessing the advanced 2D/3D graphics features of DarkBasic Professional. This easy-to-use language handles the entire game engine for you, so you are free to focus on designing and playing your own games. Written for beginners with no programming experience, DarkBASIC Pro Game Programming, Second Edition is a welcome change of pace from traditional game programming books. You won't need to spend time figuring out how the game engine works, but only what the game is supposed to do. You will be able to create self-contained executable games with the graphics and sound files stored inside the exe file. No DarkBasic runtime library is needed: compiled programs are self-contained and require only that DirectX is installed. Finally, a book for complete beginners who want to learn to write games!
Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner provides beginner programmers with programming instruction using Visual C# 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written for the entry-level, non-professional programmer, the book assumes no prior programming or scripting experience. Visual C# 2005 Express Edition is a simple, lightweight, integrated development environment designed for beginning programmers and non-professional developers interested in building Windows Forms, class libraries, and console-based applications. It enjoys strong Microsoft support, has a dedicated user community, and is taught to students in universities throughout the United States as an entry-level programming language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning beginning-level programming fun and easy, Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner is the perfect introductory programming book.
If you are new to programming with Visual Basic .NET or upgrading from Visual Basic 6.0 and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need formore practical Visual Basic .NET programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.
The first CD-ROM includes code examples to use and modify, and movies that demonstrate how to accomplish specific tasks. The second CD-ROM includes a full (non-evaluation) version of Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition.
An excellent supplement to Computer Science Illuminated, Third Edition, as well as an informative primer, Visual Basic .NET: The Programming Language, provides a straightforward introduction to this user-friendly language. This overview describes the fundamentals of the object-oriented VB .NET environment, the structure of VB .NET programs, and much more. Novice programmers will be relieved that this functional programming language is easy to learn and compatible with many other languages using the new .NET framework.This title is only available when bundled with a text. Contact your Publisher's Representative for more information.
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