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Intro

In this lesson, you will get an introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic programming, learn what Visual Basic is, and create a basic program using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. I will show you how to use commands like MessageBox, work with basic controls such as command buttons, text boxes, and labels, and introduce decision making with If statements. You will also learn how to compile your program into a standalone executable file, all with minimal theory so you can start writing programs right away. This is lesson 1.

Transcript

Welcome to Visual Basic 101, Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic Programming, brought to you by MyOnlineLearningPartner.com and 599CD.com.

I am your instructor, Richard Rost, and you can reach me at [email protected].

What are we going to learn today? We are going to learn about Visual Basic and what it is. We are going to create a basic program.

We are going to learn Visual Basic commands such as MessageBox to display a message on the screen. We are going to learn about some Visual Basic controls like command buttons, text boxes, and labels.

We are going to learn about decision making in your programs using an If and statement. We are going to show you how to compile your program into a standalone executable file.

Our goal for today is to get you up and running quickly. We are going to cover a lot more details in future classes. Our goal today is to get you writing programs.

I would like to do this with a lot of my 101 level classes. We are going to skip a lot of the theory in today's class because there is a lot of theory behind programming that you do not really need to know right now. My goal is to get you up and start writing programs in about an hour.

There are some prerequisites for today's class. You should at least know our Windows 101 Introduction to Computers and either Windows 102 Introduction to Windows 98 or Windows 110 Introduction to Windows XP course material. These are pretty basic courses that cover all the Windows basics, how to use a mouse, how to use a keyboard, editing text, and so on.

We also strongly recommend that you become familiar with Windows programs like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Familiarity with any of those Windows programs will help you become a better programmer.

It is not necessary to be an expert with these programs, but if you are proficient with a word processor and spreadsheet, you will have a much easier time when it comes to writing your own programs.

What version of Visual Basic are we using? In today's class we are using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. If you are using VB5, you should notice very little difference between what we are covering today and what you are seeing on your screen.

You will also notice that we are using Windows XP as our operating system, but this makes little difference. You should be able to follow along with today's course regardless of whatever Windows version you are using.

Quiz

Q1. What is the main goal of this Visual Basic 101 course?
A. To learn all programming theory behind Visual Basic
B. To get students up and running writing programs quickly
C. To become an expert in Windows operating systems
D. To create complex visual designs

Q2. Which Visual Basic command will be taught to display a message on the screen?
A. PrintScreen
B. InputBox
C. MessageBox
D. ShowText

Q3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Visual Basic control in the video?
A. Command button
B. Text box
C. Drop-down menu
D. Label

Q4. What programming concept is introduced for making decisions in programs?
A. Loop statement
B. Select Case statement
C. Do While statement
D. If and statement

Q5. What is the recommended prior knowledge for this Visual Basic 101 course?
A. Knowledge of web development languages
B. Familiarity with Windows basics and Microsoft Office applications
C. Advanced programming experience in C++
D. Experience with graphic design tools

Q6. Which version of Visual Basic is used in this course?
A. Visual Basic .NET
B. Visual Basic 5.0
C. Visual Basic 6.0
D. Visual Basic 4.0

Q7. What operating system is demonstrated in the course?
A. Windows Vista
B. Windows XP
C. Windows 7
D. Windows 95

Q8. Is it necessary to be an expert with Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for this course?
A. Yes, expert knowledge is required
B. No, only basic knowledge is needed
C. No prior knowledge of any programs required
D. Advanced knowledge of databases is required

Q9. According to the video, how important is theoretical knowledge of programming at this stage?
A. It is the main focus of the class
B. Only a little is necessary right now
C. It will be covered in every detail today
D. Students must read a textbook first

Answers: 1-B; 2-C; 3-C; 4-D; 5-B; 6-C; 7-B; 8-B; 9-B

DISCLAIMER: Quiz questions are AI generated. If you find any that are wrong, don't make sense, or aren't related to the video topic at hand, then please post a comment and let me know. Thanks.

Summary

Today's video from Visual Basic Learning Zone is an introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic programming. My name is Richard Rost, and I will be guiding you through the basics of Visual Basic today. If you need to reach out to me for any questions, my email is [email protected].

This lesson will begin by explaining what Visual Basic is and what it can do for you. We will start off by creating a simple program so you can get a hands-on feel for how everything works. I will introduce you to a few fundamental commands in Visual Basic, such as the MessageBox command, which allows you to display a message to the user. We will also discuss some important controls you will use frequently, including command buttons, text boxes, and labels.

Decision making is key in programming, so we will also look at how to use If statements in your code to make your programs more interactive and responsive. By the end of this lesson, I will also show you how to turn your program into a standalone executable file so you can run it independently of the development environment.

The main goal today is to get you comfortable with starting and running your own Visual Basic programs as quickly as possible. We will be skipping over some of the deeper programming theory for now. I want to focus on giving you practical experience so you can get up and running and actually write some code in about an hour.

Before you start this course, there are some basic prerequisites. You should be familiar with material covered in Windows 101 Introduction to Computers as well as either Windows 102 Introduction to Windows 98 or Windows 110 Introduction to Windows XP. These foundation courses cover essential Windows skills, including using the mouse, keyboard, and basic text editing.

I also highly recommend that you have some familiarity with standard Windows applications like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Prior experience with these applications is not strictly required, but if you are comfortable working with a word processor or spreadsheet, you will find it easier to progress with programming.

For this class, we will be working with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. If you have Visual Basic 5, you should have no problem following along, as the differences are minimal for what we are covering today. The operating system featured in this lesson is Windows XP, but it does not matter much which version of Windows you are using; the instructions and techniques will be the same.

You can find a complete video tutorial with step-by-step instructions on everything discussed here on my website at the link below. Live long and prosper, my friends.

Topic List

Introduction to Visual Basic and its uses
Creating a basic Visual Basic program
Using the MessageBox command to display messages
Adding and configuring command buttons
Adding and using text boxes in a program
Working with labels in Visual Basic
Implementing decision making with If statements
Compiling a Visual Basic program into an executable file