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VISUAL BASIC
Is a high level programming language evolved from the earlier DOS version
called BASIC. BASIC means Beginners All purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.
VB introduced the concept of an event-driven programming model.
Developed by John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz in mid-1960s.
Visual Basic was developed in mid-1991 by the Microsoft Corporation.
VB TERMINOLOGIES
1. CONTROL -> A tool used to create objects on a Visual Basic form. It is used to
create user interface elements, such as command buttons, image boxes, and list
boxes.
2. OBJECT -> The name of a user interface element you create on a Visual Basic
form by using a toolbox control.
3. PROPERTY - > A value or characteristic held by Visual Basic object.
IDE (INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT)
Like any other Windows application, VB consists of multiple windows which
appear at startup. The windows that are displayed when you start VB are
collectively known as the Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment
(IDE).
In particular, VB has the following windows:
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Main Window
Toolbox
Project Explorer Window
Property Window
Form Window
Code Window
1. MAIN WINDOW -> This is the only element of the IDE which is always visible.
You use it to select which other IDE elements to view and to add forms or
controls to your project.
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2. TOOLBOX WINDOW -> Is simply a library of controls which you can place on
your application. It is used to add labels, textboxes, command buttons and other
controls.
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3. FORM WINDOW -> They are the windows which hold the various controls which
make up your application.
4. PROJECT EXPLORER WINDOW -> This is a simply a list of all forms and
modules which make up your project.
5. PROPERTY WINDOW -> This window is allows you to enter parameters which
define how controls work.
6. CODE WINDOW -> This is where you type in the code that VB executes.