Book excerpt: For courses in Visual Basic Programming Visual Basic fundamentals Rich in concise, practical examples, Starting Out WIth Visual Basic 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 programming students. 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 8th Edition includes updates for compatibility with Visual Studio 2017. Also available with MyLab Programming By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Programming personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. With MyLab Programming, students work through hundreds of short, auto-graded coding exercises and receive immediate and helpful feedback based on their work. NOTE You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(TM) Programming does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Programming, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.