VS 2010 - VB Training - Practice Exercises To Develop Skills
Mar 14, 2011
Can anyone suggest a book or a direction for some training other than bombarding you guys with posts all the time? I'd like something geared more for teaching than for just reference. Books really aren't cheap and I'd like to just buy one if possible. Free website tips and training would be nice too. I've built a calculator for fun and my project will be more database oriented but I'd like to build more form applications.
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Nov 2, 2009
I'm planning my road in VB training on my own at home using various books and online resources, like MSDN and book publisher support sites, etc. My initial goal is to become familiar w/the VB 2008 language but then to build upon that w/other skills like perhaps, ASP. Net, ADO .Net and so on. Maybe concentrate on WPF/XAML? My question is, where do I go next after initially learning the VB 2008 language? Not only that, what should my learning "list" look like, assuming it a good idea to "add" to the lot w/other VB skills? What's a "real world" learning plan look like in VB? Which should I consider to be "priority" core VB skills to learn after initially learning the VB language?What is a realistic VB skill portfolio look like?
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Feb 8, 2010
Well, i was thinking of making a Tetravex solving program in order to practice my code writing skills (language will propably be Visual Basic) and I need help finding an algorithm for solving it. For those that don't know what tetravex is see this http:[url]... . The only algorithm I can come up with is the brute force way, place a tile randomly in one corner and try every possible tile next to it and continue the same process, if it reaches a dead end revert to a previous state and place a different tile.
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Aug 27, 2010
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May 15, 2012
I've got a class that looks like this
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What is the best way to "clean up after myself" when I am done with this newFS object?
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Nov 18, 2009
What are some good exercises that an intermediate/advanced VB.NET web programmer should to do gain syntax chops on C#? I imagine some good examples would be: algorithms or project exercises that run the gamut of C# syntax,reference material,list of the key syntactical differences that VB.NET programmers should be aware of?
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Aug 11, 2009
Currently on an internship from my CS degree, we have some down time and I'd like to spend it working through a series of problems (although none too large) that would advance my programming skills and allow me to dip my toes in a large breadth of different topics and areas. Unfortunately, everything I do must be done in vb.net on .net 2.0, without downloading any particular libraries.I've already worked through many of the "code-golf" tagged problems on here and the programming praxis problems posed by dailywtf.
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Dec 2, 2010
I have worked in Windows Forms for years, and still do. I'm not acquainted at all with the ASP.NET technology and no other Web related technology. I have worked with:
Oracle Form Builder;
Visual dBase 7.5;
Delphi 2.0, 3.0 and 7.0;
Sybase Power Builder 10.5;
Visual Basic 6;
Visual Basic 2003/2005/2008;
And ultimately, Visual C# 2005/2008.
I'm mostly a C# programmer with a growing experience in VB.NET for the current year. What would be the way to go to learn WPF the best possible way while taking into account my experience? And I'd like to know, will learning WPF improve my skills in ASP.NET and the like?
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Oct 24, 2009
For the assignment that I'm doing, there's certain skills I must demonstrate in my assignment. There are some standard ones, and some optional ones. The more optional ones I have, the better chance I have at achieving an A.Problem is, some of the things on the list are a bit wierd, and after Googling them, I still have no idea what they are. I will list them, if you could perhaps tell me what they are and how they work anInput Mask (Actually, I know what this is - when people input information, it's a method that inserts in the information in the correct frormat (eg. dd/mm/yyyy) but how do you do use this in Visual Basic?Use of procedures or modules
Optional
Validation rule andappropriate validation text message
Validating data input entry (eg data type, appropriate value, required)
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May 16, 2011
where can i find some good documentation or training on how to use WMI?
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Feb 20, 2012
creating some training for using the Serial Port.To that end I have developed some VB .Net software and built a device, using Matrix's E-blocks, that communicates with the PC using the SerialPort. I am currently taking a Tech Writing class and working on the documentation, which will include a lot of VB .Net code.
Serial Port
Random Check Internet Connection Microsoft®
Community Contributor My internet telepathy is down!
"Those who use Application.DoEvents() have no idea what it does and those who know what it does never use it."
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Mar 17, 2009
I'm doing a project using Microsoft Speech SDK 5.1 and I'm using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or VB .NET. I saw a sample program that came with Speech SDK 5.1 named "Dictation Pad" where he can make voice training come out. This app was made with C++ so I was wondering if I could do it also in VB. I would just want to create a button to press and then the training dialogue would come out. I really need it!
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Jul 2, 2009
What's the best Object Browser / Syntax Training Manual? Looking for a good reference guide which helps me understand what I'm seeing with the object browser.
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Nov 27, 2010
First off, this is not for a class. Although I *AM* taking VB classes, I wanted to do something on my own that would help me learn. I find that the examples and assignments in class, are okay, but I would like to do something that I could apply in real life, perhaps apply it to my own work and master many techniques. So this could actually become my own final exam
That being said, I have searched and read all the posts on quizzes and tests and they are usually asking for code answers. No from the beginning development and planning. I am sure eventually, I might ask some code questions, but I would like to start at the beginning and analyze, develop the algorithm/ flow chart, and desk-check first.
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Feb 17, 2010
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I need help to insert folderbrowserdialog in the code above, instead of location, "SYS"
Excuse me for English language
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Jan 27, 2012
how to develop a cash register app. in visual basic 2010.
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Sep 29, 2010
Sweet candy store currently has a special offering of heart shaped candy. It comes in two sizes: small and large. The company sells the large one for $29.50 and the small for $16.25.Design an application to calculate how much a costumer owes. When the user clicks the "Calculate" button, the program gets the number of large and small chocolate hearts ordered from the textboxes, calculates and displays the extended price for each type of the chocolate in a label. The program also calculates the weight of the chocolate to determine the shipping cost, displays the total weight, the shipping cost and the final total due. The large chocolate weighs 4 pounds 10 ounces, and the small one weighs 2 pounds 14 ounces. Shipping cost is 35 cents per pound and 3 cents for each additional ounce. Display all dollar amounts except the final total due with 2 decimal places. Display the FINAL TOTAL DUE with a leading dollar sign and 2 decimal places. Be sure to also include a CLEAR button that will remove all inputs/outputs from the form, and an EXIT button. Define the CALCULATE button as the accept button and the EXIT button as the cancel button.
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May 13, 2010
I would like to know if I need to get permission from Microsoft to develop applications for Small local firms using Visual Studio 2010.
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Aug 20, 2009
Which is a better practice? (I'm coding in .Net if that makes a difference)
IF condition = true THEN
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ELSE
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Jul 1, 2009
I have a SQL 2008 Express database, which have following tables: [code] Now I need SQL query to search for word (i.e. Beyonce Halo Music Video) against these tables.
-For Title exact phrase will get 0.5 points
-For Description exact phrase will get 0.4 points
-For tags exact phrase will get 0.3 points
-For title all words will get 0.2 points
-For description all words will get 0.2 points
-For title one or more words will get 0.1 points
-For description one or more words will get 0.1 points
And I will show these videos on basis of points. What will be the SQL Query for this? A LINQ query will be more better.
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Feb 4, 2011
I'm writing in VB.net 4.0 and using SQLExpress 2008 R2. In a DataGridView, I would like to display (no edits) data coming from multiple tables in my database.A second Grid (different data, still multiple tables) will need to allow editing and saving of data.I understand creating a View in the database and using that as a source for the DataGridView.I also assume that there are ways to query and create a data source for the Grid totally within my VB program.Would someone explain the consequences and implications of the different approaches?
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Apr 9, 2009
I am allowing users of the admin panel of my website to upload photos, its a simple process where I check the validity of the image and then save it to a folder, then I also have to record a couple of database records for that image to be able to retrieve it later, my saving function is as follows...The function that uploads and saves the picture in the folder with a name i construct in another function: [code] and the function that creates the database record for that same picture: [code] Now I know that what I am doing is full of best-practices violations, so please point me out to what I should do, keep in mind that the users might delete the pictures later, so I wanna make sure that I can delete the database and file of the picture, and the whole issue of the path.
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Jun 25, 2009
What is the best practice while working with dataset amd datatable.Actually I have seen that very few information is online when it comes to working with multiple base table.Suppose there is one master table and a details table. The need of MASTER table is suppose just one column (say ProductName), while the application mainly works with the DETAILS table.My idea, we use JOIN to create a single datatable and work with it. But am surprised how little information is available when it comes to working with Multiple Base Table and the limitation of SQLCOmmandBuilder in such situation.
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Dec 8, 2010
What is the best practice way of detecting internet connection?
From Windows Vista onwards, a status is set in windows that is displayed in the task bar. However, I cannot call this function/api/whatever, since some of the client pc's are still on xp, and only due for upgrade in 18 months.
so do i use and request something like [url]... to try and see it it works, and on the catch block set the return value to false, or is there another way?
Second part of this question, If no network connection is available, I can use [url]... to dial a connection. Will this use internet explorer's settings, or dial the connection marked as default in DUN?
Public Sub Life(ByVal AnyEvent As Object) Dim myNewLife As New Life Dim Happiness As New Collection Happiness.Add(AnyEvent) myNewLife.Experience(Happiness) End Sub
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Jan 27, 2011
If I got Dim myRect As Rectangle = New Rectangle(0,0,100,100)Is it necessary or just fine to later do this: myRect = Nothing Or it isn't necessary?IF it is necessary, are there other cases it isn't for my variables?
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Mar 24, 2011
I am in the processing of migrating from web services to WCF, and rather than trying to make old code work in WCF, I am just going to rebuild the services. As a part of this process, I have not figured out the best design to provide easy to consume services and also support future changes.
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May 4, 2009
Can anyone point me towards a complete scenario using MSTest,vb.net, with or without mocks,MVP (supervising controller)
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Mar 27, 2011
I need to share variables across two forms in vb.net. One of them is the main form and the other is a child form.
Create a static/shared variable in one of the forms and access it in the other forms via:
Form1 frm = new Form1(); //creating object of parent to access shared variable
frm.a = "abc"; // passing value
Send an instance of the main form to the child form when creating the child form. The variables can then be accessed via a property function. Create global variables in a module. This seems like the easiest option, but I doubt it is the best option.I also read something about delegates and events, but I don't know how to implement this.
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Aug 23, 2011
I'm just wondering why using GoTo<label> is so frowned upon?I'm learning VB, and I want to develop good habits as I go. One thing I don't entirely understand, is why everyone avoids GoTo like its the plague (except in error handling...). I feel like GoTo could be useful in some situations.
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Mar 27, 2012
Just wondering what the recommended practice is for importing namespaces. Are you always better importing the namespace like the fisrt snippet of code, or are you better to type the full namespace inline with your code.
I like both methods; the first is tidier and takes less code, the second can identify exactly where your accessing some logic from which can provide some clarity when looking over the code. Just wondering if there are pros/cons for either or if this is just a personal preference, currently I use a combination but would like to keep consistant.
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