Introduction to Visual Programming
Visual Basic is a high-level programming language which is the third generation of even driven programming. Visual Basic is based on Microsoft’s .Net framework. Visual Basic is very easy to learn and coding even if you are a beginner.
Visual Basic is derived from the Dos language BASIC, which means Beginners’ All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.
The Visual Basic programming language allows us to develop the following:
- Windows Form Applications
- Windows Console Applications
- Web Applications
Advantages of Visual Basic
- Easy to learn for beginners
- Structured programming language
- Part of Microsoft’s .Net framework
- Component oriented programming language
- Object oriented programming language
- Modern, and provides Graphical user interface (GUI)
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
The VB.NET programs can be coded, designed and executed using the following IDE.
- Visual Studio
- Visual Basic Express
- Visual Web Developer
- Visual Community Express