Programming for beginners

1. PROGRAMMING
BASICS

2. TOPICS
 computer program
 programming
 programming language
 introduction to vb.net

3. Computer Program
- A set of instructions that directs a computer to
perform tasks.

4. Programming
 A process of coming up with instructions that
a computer can follow to do something.
Or simply
 Process of coming up with computer
programs.

7. How computers interpret
commands?
HUMAN
READABLE
LANGUAGE
COMPILER
MACHINE
READABLE
FORM

8. </WHY?>
programming. is (“Cool”)

9. Educational
websites

10. Self-driving cars

11. Robots

12. Games

13. Operating Systems

14. Programming Language
 A set of rules that provides a way of telling a
computer what operations to perform.
 Computer language

15. Statements
BASIC SET Balance = 500
AppleScript set balance to 500
Java balance = 500;
COBOL MOVE 500 TO BALANCE

16. Most Popular Coding Languages of 2015

21. Why are there so many
programming language?
 Programming languages have evolved
overtime.
 Different programming languages are
designed for different types of programs.
Ex.
Java – mobile-based applications
PHP – data base applications
C+ - device drivers
Visual Basic/Visual Studio – quick book,
word, calculator applications

22. ¼ sheet of paper
Quiz

23. 1. A process of coming up with instructions that a
computer can follow to do something.
2. A set of rules that provides a way of telling a
computer what operations to perform.
3. A set of instructions that directs a computer to
perform tasks.
4. Programming Language is also known as
__________
5. A programming language used for data base
applications.
6. Other term for a compiler.
7. Give for application/uses of programming. (7-10)

24. Advance assignment: short bond
paper
1. What is IDE?
2. How to create a new project in vb.net 2010?
3. What are the different types of projects in
vb.net 2010? (Compare)
4. Parts of VB 2010 Express Edition IDE

26. INTRODUCTION TO
Visual Basic.NET
with
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010/2013

27. 1. Define Visual Basic.NET and understand the
benefits of using VB.NET;
2. Familiarize VB.Net Integrated Development
Environment (IDE);
3. Create New Project and first program in
VB2010 Express Edition;
4. Manifest patience in developing simple
program.
Objectives:

28.  Is an Object-Oriented programming language
designed by Microsoft. The word “Basic” is
true in its meaning; VB.NET is a programming
language for beginners.
 OOP is a form of computer programming
based on objects arranged in a branching
hierarchy Microsoft® Encarta® 2009. ©
1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights
reserved.
What is Visual Basic.NET?

29.  You can create powerful Windows-based
applications;
 Build web-based applications;
 Deployment is simplified;
 Powerful, flexible, simplified data access ;
 Full Object-Oriented constructs;
 Mobile application.
What are the benefits of Visual Basic.NET?

30. Integrated Development
Environment
[IDE]
VB.Net

31. Recent Projects Pane
 Shows the list of projects that have been
created recently.

32. Get started
pane
 Provides
some
helpful tips
to quickly
develop
application.

33. Latest news
pane
 Provides latest
online news
about VB.NET
2010. It
announces
new releases
and updates
when
connected via
internet.

34. Creating New projects in
VB2010 Express Edition

36. Types of Project in VB.NET

37. Types of Project in VB.NET express edition:
Windows Form Application
 applications that run locally on your
computers.
 you can create Windows-based
applications and user interfaces
(UI) with this option

38. …types of Project in VB.NET express edition:
Console Application
 applications are typically designed
without a graphical user interface
(GUI) and are compiled into
executable file.
 You interact with a console
application by typing instructions at
the command prompt.

39. …types of Project in VB.NET express edition:
Class Library
 You can use the Class Library
template to quickly create reusable
classes and components that can
be shared with other projects.

40. …types of Project in VB.NET express edition:
WPF Browse application
 Enables you to create visually
enhanced user interfaces for your
applications.

41. Parts of VB 2010 Express
Edition IDE

42. Menu Bar
Like any Microsoft Application, VB2010 provides
a Menu Bar that you can use to select commands
for your application. File, Edit, View, Window and
Help are the common Menu Options available in
any Microsoft Applications while Project, Debug,
Data and Tools are Menu Options which are used
in VB projects.

43. Tool Bar
Next line below the Menu Bar is the Tool Bar
which has the shortcut icons of all the commonly
used commands in VB2010.

44. Solution Explorer
The part which contains
the project files. It gives an
overview of all the modules
that are contained in the
application and allows you
to switch from different
windows form.

45. Tool Box
It consists of the various
controls that can be used to
design the graphical user
interfaces of the application.
You can double click the
items on here to draw them
on the Form Designer
Window or you can select
from the items and draw it to
the Form Designer Window.

46.  A design space
which contains
objects or controls
used for the
applications. It
allows GUI creation
by providing the
foundation for
controls.
Form Designer Window

47.  describes the
properties of the
form and its
controls. Lists all
the properties of
the object that’s
currently selected
and gives you the
opportunity to
modify them.
Properties Window

48.  Object Box – drop down box which displays
the name of each object in the application as
well as its type.
Properties List – this is a listing of properties
for the selected object.
Properties Values – this can be changed by
typing a new value or choosing from a list of
predefined settings.
Parts of Properties Window

49.  Forms – windows that you create for
user interface
Controls – graphical features drawn on
forms to allow user interaction (text
boxes, labels, scroll bars, command
buttons, etc.) forms and controls are
objects.
… windows application is made up of:

50. Properties – Every characteristics of a
form or control is specified by a property.
Example properties include names,
captions, size, color, position, and
contents.
Methods – built-in procedure that can be
invoked to impart some action to a
particular object.
… windows application is made up of:

51. Event Procedures – code related to
some object. This is the code that is
executed when a certain event occurs.
General Procedures – Code not related
to objects. This code must be invoked by
the application.
Modules – collections of general
procedures, variable declarations, and
constant definitions used by application.
… windows application is made up of:

52. Creating Your First VB.NET
program

53. Create your VB.Net program
that would display on the
screen ‘I miss you VB.Net’.

54. 1. From the Tool Box double click the Label Control.
2. Drag the Label Control in the center of the Form
Designer Window.
3. Change the property of the Label1 from the
Properties Window. Select Text from the list and
type Merry Christmas!.
4. Now, your application is ready to run. From the
Tool Bar, select the Start Debugging Button or
Press F5.
Steps:

55. 5. You can return from the design mode by
pressing Stop Debugging Button or
Ctrl + Alt + Break.
6. If you are done save your project by choosing
SAVE ALL from the FILE MENU. Select the
location of the file and supply the project name
with RememberingVB.

56. Read and study the following:
1. What are identifiers, data types, variables and
operators?
Assignment:
Size: 8.5x11 or short bond paper
No. of pages: minimum of 4 pages