Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic

For courses in Visual Basic Programming, \"From the Beginning: A Comprehensive Introduction to Visual Basic Programming\" offers a thorough and accessible learning experience. Schneider’s \"Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic, Tenth Edition\" continues its tradition of excellence, having been praised in the industry since 1991. This edition is particularly well-suited for beginners, as it introduces Visual Basic 2015 to readers with no prior programming experience, emphasizing clarity and practical application.

The book introduces a problem-solving strategy early on and revisits it throughout the chapters, helping students develop strong logic and reasoning skills. A wide variety of real-world examples, section-ending exercises, case studies, and programming projects provide a hands-on approach that surpasses other Visual Basic textbooks. The Tenth Edition maintains a modern programming methodology, incorporating current content and practices to keep pace with industry standards.

Each chapter is designed to be rich yet concise, focusing on crucial topics rather than superficial coverage. The extensive range of projects allows instructors to tailor the course to students’ interests and abilities, with some projects in later chapters suitable as end-of-semester assignments. This flexibility ensures that learners can engage deeply with the material at their own pace.

Additionally, the textbook is also available with MyProgrammingLab™, an online learning system that enhances student engagement and improves learning outcomes. MyProgrammingLab offers a set of programming exercises aligned with Pearson CS1/Intro to Programming textbooks, providing practice opportunities with immediate, personalized response. Features such as Error Messages for Incorrect Answers deliver both compiler response and plain English explanations to help students understand their mistakes. Interactive Practice enables students to gain firsthand programming experience in an online environment, while Step-by-step VideoNote Tutorials illustrate the entire problem-solving process for complex concepts.

The Pearson eText complements the textbook by offering anytime, anywhere access. It includes interactive features like note-taking, highlighting, and bookmarking, along with rich media options such as lecture and example videos. Instructors can share comments or highlights, fostering a collaborative learning community. The companion app allows subscribers to access their textbooks on iPad or Android tablets, supporting both online and offline study.

Furthermore, the system provides dynamic grading and assessment tools, including auto-grading of assignments and a performance tracking roster. The color-coded gradebook offers quick insights into class progress, with the ability to drill down into individual student performance or specific problems. Grade results can be exported to Excel for integration with learning management systems, streamlining instructor workload and enhancing student response.

• Brand: PEARSON EDUCATION*
• Product Type: ABIS_BOOK*
• Author: David Schneider*
• Genre: COMPUTERS*
• Subject Keyword: Computers/Languages - Visual BASIC*
• Binding: Paperback*
• Language: English*
• Publication Date: 2016*