Nitty Gritty Visual Basic 6 by Jürgen Bayer

– Master the essentials of Visual Basic 6 now, with this concise, hands-on tutorial.

– Includes extensive practical tips and techniques, plus a convenient reference section for Visual Basic 6 developers at every level of skill.

– Covers basic features, libraries, predefined objects, ActiveX controls, ADO, database programming, output, debugging, and much more.

Nitty Gritty Visual Basic 6 gives new developers the concise, practical tutorial they need to get results with Visual Basic 6, fast. It focuses on the essence of Visual Basic 6, combining clearly written tutorials, expert tips and tricks, and a handy reference to the features used most widely and offering the greatest value . The book begins with a concise, practical introduction to Visual Basic 6 that focuses on the use of the language in real-life business applications and scenarios. Part II builds on this foundation, presenting real-world tips and techniques designed to build your Visual Basic 6 skills, extend your range as a developer, and help you avoid the most common pitfalls of VB6 development. Jurgen Bavarian begins with fundamental VB features such as variables, loops, branches, and functions; then introduces the VBA library, describes VB’s predefined objects; and presents a thorough introduction to working with ActiveX controls. Coverage includes debugging, testing, output to print, access to the file system, ActiveX Data Objects and database programming, and much more. Part III is a to-the-point reference focused on Visual Basic 6’s most important capabilities. For every novice programmer, Web developer, and Web designer seeking to master the essence of Visual Basic 6 quickly, and for Visual Basic 6 developersat any skill level who want a convenient, hands-on reference.