Starting Out with Visual Basic 8th Edition

Starting Out with Visual Basic, Eighth Edition by Tony Gaddis and Kip Irvine — Published by Pearson

Rich in concise, practical examples, this text covers the tools and features of Visual Basic and when and how to use them. The authors introduce the fundamentals of Visual Basic in clear, easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to novice programmers. Students not only learn how to use the various controls, constructs, and features of Visual Basic, but also why and when to use them. The Eighth Edition includes updates for compatibility with Visual Studio 2017, a new section on the PrintDialog Control, and coverage of the CType Method.

Part of the widely adopted Starting Out With series, this book follows the same student-centered approach that has made the series a staple in introductory programming courses across the country. The text progresses logically through each concept, building student confidence through carefully crafted tutorials and programming challenges that reinforce learning at every stage.

Tony Gaddis is the principal author of the Starting Out With series and has nearly two decades of experience teaching computer science courses, primarily at Haywood Community College. A highly acclaimed instructor, he was previously selected as the North Carolina Community College "Teacher of the Year" and has received the Teaching Excellence award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. Kip Irvine holds MS (computer science) and DMA (music composition) degrees from the University of Miami and is a member of the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International University. Together, they have produced one of the most accessible and widely trusted introductions to Visual Basic programming available today.