Page 1 of 2 - Learn Visual Basic or C? - posted in General Programming: Ive done some programming in Excel using VBA. Without the split screen (one side Excel, the other the compiler) and using the debugger to go through each part of the program, I would not have understood anything and this was an essential part of my learning, although sadly not highlighted in training programs. View and download samples. Many topics show source code and samples that are available for viewing or download from GitHub. To view a sample, just follow the sample link. To download the code, follow these instructions: Download the repository that contains the sample code by performing one of the following procedures.
We assume you are well aware of English Language, which is a well-known Human Interface Language. English has a predefined grammar, which needs to be followed to write English statements in a correct way. Likewise, most of the Human Interface Languages (Hindi, English, Spanish, French, etc.) are made of several elements like verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, propositions, and conjunctions, etc.
Similar to Human Interface Languages, Computer Programming Languages are also made of several elements. We will take you through the basics of those elements and make you comfortable to use them in various programming languages. These basic elements include β
We will explain all these elements in subsequent chapters with examples using different programming languages. First, we will try to understand the meaning of all these terms in general and then, we will see how these terms can be used in different programming languages.
This tutorial has been designed to give you an idea about the following most popular programming languages β
A major part of the tutorial has been explained by taking C as programming language and then we have shown how similar concepts work in Java and Python. So after completion of this tutorial, you will be quite familiar with these popular programming languages.
Visual Basic is regarded as the third generation event-driven programming language. It was released in 1987. Being the first visual development tool from Microsoft, it is considered as one of the most powerful programming languages. As compared to other computer programming languages, such as, C, C++, it is easy to learn and understand, provided that one has determination and dedication to do so.
Visual basic programming language allows programmers to create software interface and codes in an easy to use graphical environment. VB is the combination of different components that are used on forms having specific attributes and actions with the help of those components. On the one hand it allows programmers to develop widows based applications rapidly; on the other hand, it helps greatly in accessing data bases, using ADO while letting the programmers use ActiveX controls and various objects. While it is intended more to develop applications, it is also useful for games development for particular or limited purposes, unlike C++ that is more suitable for developing games.
As compared to other languages, Visual basic may be slower though, yet it is flexible and it can be rightly said that things that are difficult in other languages are comparatively easier in visual basic programming language. It may also be said that, since it is one of the most popular programming languages, lots of related books and material and other resources are available and can be accessed for developing programming skills at visual basic programming language conveniently.
One of the most important things to be considered with regard to programming in Visual basic is that the structure of VB is designed in a way that allows programmers to create executable code β Exe files. It enables programmers to develop programs that can be used as front end to databases. Besides, itβs with the help of visual basic tools, one can change the abstract ideas into programs or into the whole software while it allows revising and modifying the programs fittingly.
Once you have advanced your skills at visual basic programming language, you can move to develop your skills at other languages, such as, VB script. However, it all depends upon your interest and desire. It must be noted that the sole objective of any computer programming language is to save time and efforts of the users while making their lives easier. Visual Basic is one of the most important programming languages having a powerful front-end tool which is able to achieve simple and complex business requisites in and effective and efficient manner.