PROGRAMMING
WITH [Link]
A Walkthrough
NATHAN KAPEREMELA - Tutor
OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
2. PROGRAMMING IN [Link] – KICK OFF
3. BASIS SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAMS
4. COMMENTS, DECLARATIONS, DATA TYPES, &
EXECUTABLE STATEMETS
5. CONTROL STRUCTURES
6. ASSIGNMENT – Research Areas
PART ONE
[Link] TO
PROGRAMMING
[Link] IN [Link]
1. WHY PROGRAMMING? WHAT IS IT?
Concept of Programming
Programming is the process of creating sets of
instructions that enable computers to perform tasks
or solve problems.
It involves breaking down complex problems into
smaller, manageable steps that a computer can
Importance in Computer
understand and execute. Science
Programming is fundamental to computer science, serving
as the backbone of software development and
computational problem-solving.
It empowers individuals and organizations to automate
processes, analyze data, and build innovative
solutions.
WHY PROGRAMMING? WHAT IS IT? Cont’d
Writing Instructions for Computers
Programming entails writing algorithms and code in
various programming languages to communicate
instructions to computers.
These instructions dictate how computers should
manipulate data, make decisions, and produce desired
outcomes.
Practical Applications
Programming finds widespread application across diverse
fields such as software development, data analysis,
and automation
2. GETTING STARTED WITH [Link]
Visual Basic (VB) is a high-level, object-oriented
programming language developed by Microsoft.
It is known for its simplicity, ease of use, and
rapid application development capabilities.
[Link] is the latest version of Visual Basic,
designed to work with the .NET Framework.
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
Setting Up a Development Environment for [Link]
The primary tool for [Link] development is Microsoft Visual
Studio, a comprehensive integrated development environment
(IDE).
Visual Studio provides a suite of tools for writing, debugging,
and deploying
Creating [Link]
a New [Link] applications.
Project
1. Launch Visual Studio and select "Create a new project" from the
start page.
2. Choose "Visual Basic" from the list of available project templates.
3. Select the type of project you want to create, such as Windows
Forms App or Console App.
4. Provide a name and location for your project.
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
The installer – 1 to installer the [Link] IDE & 2 to Launch the
installed IDE
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
The installer – IDEs Installation
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
[Link] IDE – Menu
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
[Link] IDE – Creating a New Project
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
[Link] IDE – Creating a New Project Continued..
GETTING STARTED WITH [Link] Cont’d
[Link] IDE – Project Created.
PART TWO
3. BASIC SYNTAX OF [Link]
PROGRAM
[Link] DECLARATION, DATA
TYPES, & EXECUTABLE STATEMETS
3. SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAM
Basic Structure of a [Link] Windows Forms Program
A [Link] Windows Forms program typically consists of a graphical
user interface (GUI) built using forms, controls, and event
handlers.
Each Windows Forms application starts with a main form, which
serves as the primary window of the application.
The form designer in Visual Studio allows developers to visually
design the user interface by dragging and dropping controls onto
Essential Components
the form.
a. Variable
b. Data types
c. Functions
d. Etc
SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAM Cont’d
Arithmetic Operators Concatenation Operator
a. + (Addition) &
b. - (Subtraction)
c. * (Multiplication)
d. / (Division) Default Data Types
e. Mod (Modulus) a. Integer – long or integer
Assignment Operators b. Float Point – Double or
a. = (Simple assignment) single
b. += (Addition assignment) c. Decimal
c. -= (Subtraction assignment) d. Boolean
d. *= (Multiplication assignment) e. Date and Time
e. /= (Division assignment)
SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAM Cont’d
The windows form view – Double click the button and start writing the
code
SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAM Cont’d
a. Variables & Data Types syntax
SYNTAX OF [Link] PROGRAM Cont’d
b. Functions syntax example
4. COMMENTS, STATEMENTS & DATA TYPES
Comments in [Link]
Comments are non-executable text annotations within code used
for documentation, explanations, and reminders.
In [Link], comments can be declared using the ' symbol for
single-line comments or Rem keyword for multi-line comments.
Executable Statements
Executable statements are instructions that are executed by the
computer to perform specific actions.
For example, assignments, method calls, conditional
statements, loops, and function invocations are all
examples of executable statements.
COMMENTS, STATEMENTS & DATA TYPES Cont’d
Comments and Executable statement example
COMMENTS, STATEMENTS & DATA TYPES Cont’d
User-Defined Data Types (UDT)
User-defined data types allow developers to create custom data
structures tailored to their application's requirements.
For example, classes, structures, and enumerations are common
forms of user-defined data types in [Link].
PART THREE
5. CONTROL STRUCTURES
i. Sequence
ii. Selection
[Link]
6. FUNCTIONS
5. CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link]
Basic Structure of a [Link] Windows Forms Program
Control structures dictate the flow of program execution by
specifying the order in which instructions are executed.
Control structures enable developers to manage program flow,
make decisions based on conditions, and iterate over data.
Fundamental Types
a. Sequence: Executes instructions in sequential order, from top to
bottom.
b. Selection: Allows branching based on conditions using
constructs such as If...Then...Else statements and Select Case
statements.
c. Loop: Repeats a block of code until a specific condition is met,
CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link]
Comparison Operators
Cont’d
= (Equal to)
<> (Not equal to)
< (Less than)
> (Greater than)
<= (Less than or equal to)
>= (Greater than or equal to)
Logical Operators
And (Logical AND)
Or (Logical OR)
Not (Logical NOT)
CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link] Cont’d
Sequential Statements Example
CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link] Cont’d
Conditional Statements (If-Else and Select Case)
Conditional statements enable developers to make decisions
based on specific criteria, altering the flow of program execution
accordingly.
CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link] Cont’d
Looping Constructs
Loops are used to iterate over collections, process data, and
perform tasks until a certain condition is met.
5. CONTROL STRUCTURES IN [Link]
Functions Overview
Functions in [Link] are reusable blocks of code that perform
specific tasks and return a value to the caller.
They play a crucial role in organizing code, promoting modularity,
and improving code readability.
Function Declaration and Calling – Syntax
FURTHER AREAS OF RESERACH
1. Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
2. Working with Databases such as Mysql, SQLite3
3. [Link] GUI Programming
4. Deployment of [Link] Programs
5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI &
ML)
6. ETC
