VbLessons

Visual Basic .NET

Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is a modern, object-oriented programming language created by Microsoft in 2001 that is part of the .NET framework. It is used to build desktop applications, web applications, and mobile apps. VB.NET is known for its ease of use, making it a popular choice for developers who are just starting out, or who need to rapidly build applications.

In these lessons, we will be creating console applications. A console application is a type of computer program that runs in a command-line interface (CLI), rather than in a graphical user interface (GUI).

Audience

These lessons are for individuals who have little to no coding experience and are looking to start their journey in the world of programming. If you've never written a line of code before or maybe dabbled a little bit in programming without much progress, and are curious about what programming is all about, this website is for you.

This course is designed to provide a gentle introduction to the fundamentals of programming using VB.NET, so you can build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. My focus is on making coding easily understood for those with no prior experience, so you can start learning and creating right away. You'll work with easy-to-follow examples, interactive tutorials, and engaging exercises, so you can build your skills and confidence as you go.

Ultimately, my goal is to instill solid programming principles that will make you successful in any programming direction you wish to take.

Prerequisites

Throughout these lessons, you will be targetting the .NET framework to specifically develop a console application.

One option is to download Microsoft Visual Studio, which can be found here: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/. There are several editions, but Microsoft does offer a free edition called Community.

Another option is to use an online sandbox. Some options include: