help with VB.Net 2005

[jae]

any good sites with tips and help for programming vb.net 2005. i am an info systems major and i didnt do good in the class this semester so i have to take it over in the spring. im not really into software, i like hands on stuff and working with hardware and troubleshooting. programming just seemed like random strings of text thrown together.i can read it and whats it dooing, but never could i write a program from scratch. i really believe the problem was not enough practice in class. but if things dont go well next semester with programming i have to think about changin majors to something like business admin with a minor in networking. thanks for the help.

 

[PhatoseAlpha]

It sounds like you don't need help with VB2005 programming, but rather with general programming concepts. It's not a matter of learning a language, it's a matter of learning the principles of coding. From your description, learning the language won't help at all.

 

[Noobsa44]

There are several good microsoft pages for introduction to programming/VB. If your the reading type, I'd suggest going here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vbasic/ms789097.aspx. If on the other hand, you perfer videos, the "Absolute Beginner?s Video Series" and "Windows Forms Controls Series" are probably right for you. You can find both those sets of videos at: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/Aa700732.aspx. Some of the intro videos tend to tell you "how" to do something and are not as good at the "why," however they are still the best free video set I know of.

 

[DigitalWanksta]

I'm also a CIS major taking the Intro. To VB.net programming class, which I'm finding my self being quite successful. I've often times found the "help" and "How Do I" features within the Visual Studio software. Often times you are able to pinpoint and focus on exactly what you're looking for or trying to do. For example, if I'm needing to complete a program requiring a "For Next Loop," and I'm not all that familiar with the concept, within Visual Studio I can click on "How Do I" under help, and complete a search for "For Next Loops" and it will return results specified in regards to For Next Loops. However, please keep in mind that there are several programming languages within the Visual Studio software, so be sure to check the filter option for the search results to only return those for the VB.net language.

Obviously, there are many other ways to learn VB.net through means of how-to books, videos, tutorials, forums, etc... The best advice I can give you would be to take it upon yourself to work through these exercises and learn the language. Don't just limit your programming to class times -- program outside of class. Remember practice makes perfect!

I hope I was able to offer some sort of insight and advice somewhere in there. However, if you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me -- I would be more than glad to help you.

Good luck!