Visual Basic Programming

Start with the basics

The Visual Basic Programming collection brings together mind maps on the development environment, forms, controls and data types. Start with the map that introduces the development environment, then move to a map on forms. The forms maps describe forms as controls with properties, events and methods.

Look for examples such as name, caption and color properties. A map on controls also introduces the toolbox and categories of controls. Together, these resources offer a way to connect the terms you encounter as you study.

Follow variables and strings

A map introducing Visual Basic describes variables as places to temporarily store values and connects them with data types. It also gives Boolean values as an example. Another map brings data types together with forms, buttons, text boxes and code.

After exploring those maps, read the note on string concatenation. It explains how the + and & operators join strings. You can compare that focused explanation with the broader maps as you organize your understanding of the terms.

Use the maps for practice

There are no quizzes listed on this topic page, but you can still use the maps to check your recall. Read a branch, cover its explanation and describe the idea in your own words. Then uncover it and compare your description with the resource.

Try the same approach with the concatenation note. For example, explain what the operators do before looking back at the text. Return to a map when you want to see a term in its wider context.

Explore the unit

Visual Basic Programming is one section of the C, C++, C# and Other Languages unit in Computing and ICT. The maps and note on this page give you a starting point within that unit, from the development environment to specific programming terms.

Choose a resource and follow a branch that connects with what you are studying.