LESSON 1- INTRODUCTION TO

3RD QUARTER – 2ND SEMESTER

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 LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Prepare feature list in line with client

requirements. [TLE_ICTP.NET11-
12DAMWAIc-h-35]
Prepare release plan and agree with clients
based on dependencies and business values.
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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define key terms and concepts related to
client requirements, feature lists, and release
planning in Visual Basic development.
Use Visual Basic tools to create a sample
feature list based on a provided set of client
requirements.
Develop a Visual Basic program to serve as a
draft for a preliminary feature list aligned
with specified client requirements.
 LESSON 1.1

OVERVIEW OF
VISUAL BASIC
 What is Visual Basic?
Visual Basic is a third-generation event-driven
programming language and Integrated Development
Programming (IDE) first released by Microsoft in
1991 for its COM Programming Model . It evolved
from the earlier DOS version called
BASIC. BASIC means :-
Beginners’All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.
Since then, Microsoft has released many
versions of Visual Basic, from Visual Basic 1.0
to the final version Visual Basic 6.0. Visual
Basic is a user-friendly programming language
designed for beginners, and it enables anyone to
develop GUI window applications easily.
VB AS PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

Visual Basic is a Programming tool that

allows user to develop Windows or GUI
( Graphical User Interface )
applications. It means that rather than
writing numerous line for code to
describe the appearance and location for
interface elements like C , C + + or
Basic.
VB AS PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
User can simply drag and drop pre-built
objects into the form window on computer
screen. VB is a much enhance version of
BASIC programming language (BASIC is
Predecessor of VB). The main difference is
that the VB can create windows programs by
just Drag & Drop where as BASIC could only
create DOS programs or work only in CUI
(Command User Interface).
 BRIEF HISTORY OF VISUAL BASIC

Alan Cooper (born June 3,

1952) is an American software
designer and programmer.
Widely recognized as the
"Father of Visual Basic“. He
developed Visual Basic in 1988
and sold to Microsoft.
BRIEF HISTORY OF VISUAL BASIC

VB1 Debuts at Windows World in March

20,1991
VB2 Debuts in November 1992
VB3 Debuts in June 1993
VB4 Debuts in October 1996
VB5 Debuts in April 1997
VB6 Debuts in October 1998
 EDITIONS OF VISUAL BASIC

The Visual Basic

Learning edition is the
introductory edition
that lets you easily
create Windows
applications.
 EDITIONS OF VISUAL BASIC

The Visual Basic

Professional Edition is for
computer professionals
and has features such as
tools to develop ActiveX
and Internet controls.
 EDITIONS OF VISUAL BASIC
The Visual Basic
Enterprise edition is
the most advanced
edition and is aimed
to programmers who
build distributed
applications in a
team environment.
 Types of Applications Created in VB
6.0
• Standard EXE
• ActiveX EXE, ActiveX DLL
• ActiveX Control • AddIn
• VB Application • Data Project
Wizard ,VB Wizard • DHTML Application
Manager • IIS Application
• ActiveX Document EXE, • VB Enterprise Edition
ActiveX Document DLL Controls
 Features Of Visual Basic
1. It is a simple language.
2.It supports Integrated Development
Environment(IDE), as multiple projects can be
opened.
3. The lines of codes are Compiled
Automatically with a faster compiler.
4. It completes the word automatically.
5. Bookmarks can be placed for quick search.
 Features Of Visual Basic
6. Break points can be toggled easily.
7. Drag and drop facility Clipboard and
printer access.
8. Handle fixed and dynamic variable
and control arrays.
9. Sequential random access file, and
Binary access file support.
10. Useful debugger and error handling
facilities.
 Advantages of Visual Basic
A. The structure of the Basic programming
language is very simple, particularly as to
the executable code.

B. VB is not only a language but primarily an

integrated, interactive development
environment ("IDE").
 Advantages of Visual Basic
C. The VB-IDE has been highly optimized to
support rapid application development ("RAD").
It is particularly easy to develop graphical user
interfaces and to connect them to handler
functions provided by the application.

D. VB is attuned to Microsoft’s Computer

Object Model(“COM”).
 Advantages of Visual Basic

E. The graphical user interface of the VB-

IDE provides intuitively appealing views for
the management of the program structure in
the large and the various types of entities
(classes, modules, procedures, forms).
 LESSON 1.2

VISUAL BASIC
INTEGRATED
DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENT (IDE)
INTRODUCTION
IDE is a term commonly used in the programming
world to describe the interface and environment that
we use to create our applications. It is called integrated
because we can access virtually all of the development
tools that we need from one screen called an interface.
The IDE is also commonly referred to as the design
environment, or the program
 INTERFACE OF VISUAL BASIC
When user start the window, it display a screen
having certain option. With the help of this
screen user can select the type of project user
want to make.

Visual Basic environment is platform provided by

VB to develop and execute a project . This
environment consist of different platforms or
control tools and various other options.
The Visual Basic Startup Dialog Box
 The Visual Basic IDE

When user choose any application platform,

like any other window application, VB consists
of multiple window, which appear at start up.
The windows that are display when user start VB
are collectively Known as Visual basic
Integrated Development Environment ( IDE ).
 The Visual Basic IDE
Title bar
Menu bar
Toolbar

Project
Window

Form Window Properties

Window
Toolbox

Form Layout
Window

Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment

Title Bar - The top of the window with the name of the
project.
The Menu Bar - Displays the commands required to build
an application.
The Tool Bars - Provides shortcut icons for quick access to
the commonly used commands.
4. PROPERTIES WINDOW
The Properties window let user to
change the characteristics, or property
settings, of the form itself and of visual
interface elements on the form. The
Properties window consists of two
columns: the first is the name of the
property, which user cannot change; the
second column, which is the property
setting that user can change. Any Change
in the property of the object will affect the
object on the form.
5. TOOLBOX
The toolbox consists of the
various objects that user will use
to design the application. These
objects, called controls, are
objects that user see in all
standard Win applications, such
as textboxes, command buttons,
option (radio) buttons,
checkboxes, etc.
6. FORM WINDOW
The Form window is the central
area where user can draw
application. The forms are
windows which holds control
like Button , Checkbox etc
which make user application.
The large area of form is called
client area for working with
different controls.
7. SOURCE CODE WINDOW
The Source Code window is
where user type the code which
VB execute. It has two parts
Control Box , Event Box .The
Heading of window indicate
which event the code is
associated . It is a window
where user write most of the
code .
SOURCE CODE WINDOW
It shows the control Box which
contains two controls
( Command 1 & Form ).
SOURCE CODE WINDOW
It shows the Event Box that
Selected Control can perform
these event.
 OPENING A PROJECT

Opening a Project : - To open a VB project ,

invoke VB6 shortcut on the Desktop or going
through the pull-up menu select VB program .
Start - Program - Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 .
 SAVING A PROJECT

Saving a Project : - After creating a Project , user

need to save it . For this click File menu and select
save project. Then system asks : -
1. Provide a name for Form File ( . frm )
2.After that Provide a name for Project file (.vbp )
 RUNNING A PROJECT
Running a Project : - After saving the project ,
the next step is to execute the program. Following
are different ways to execute a project.
Press F5 Key
On Menu Bar Click Run - Start
On VB Toolbar , Click Run Icon.
 ACTIVITY: INQUIRY
PROMPTS
Directions: Answer the
following questions
completely. Write your
answer in Yellow Pad Paper.
 ACTIVITY: INQUIRY
PROMPTS
Describe the
purpose and
functionality
of the
following
Visual Basic
toolbox
 RUBRICS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION SCORE

Content and The answer are clear and coherent

Accuracy 10
Sufficiency of The answer are clearly and
Information supported by the details and 10
explanation
Depth and Critical Demonstrates critical thinking, 10
Thinking goes beyond basic responses, and
offers insightful analysis or
connections.
TOTAL 30
 LESSON 1.3

Introduction to
Object-Oriented
Programming (OOP)
Visual Basic (VB) is an object-oriented programming
(OOP) language, which means it uses objects to model real-
world entities.
Key Concepts of OOP:
1. Class: A blueprint for creating objects.
2. Object: An instance of a class.
3. Modules: Containers for organizing code.
4. Events: Actions or occurrences that trigger code
execution.
 CLASSES in Visual Basic
A class is a
user-defined
data type that
defines
properties,
methods, and
events..
CLASSES in Visual Basic
 MODULES in Visual Basic
A module is a container for procedures,
variables, and functions that can be shared
across an application.
Purpose
1. Provide global scope to shared code.
2. Group related procedures and functions
MODULES in Visual Basic
 EVENTS in Visual Basic
Events are actions or occurrences that an object can recognize
and respond to.
Common Events in VB.
Click: Triggered when a control (e.g., button) is clicked.
Load: Triggered when a form is loaded.
TextChanged: Triggered when the text of a control (e.g.,
textbox) changes.
EVENTS in Visual Basic
 EXAMPLE: BUTTON CLICK EVENT

Private Sub Button1_Click(sender As Object, e As EventArgs)

Handles Button1.
Click MessageBox.Show("Button Clicked!")
End Sub
 DATA TYPES SUPPORTED IN VB

Data types in Visual Basic specify the type of data a

variable can hold, ensuring proper memory allocation and
operation.
Importance:
Helps in efficient memory usage.
Ensures data integrity.
Prevents runtime errors.
 STRING NUMERIC

OBJECT
BYTE Data types
supported

VARIANT DATE

BOOLEAN
 CATEGORIES OF DATA TYPES
Visual Basic supports several categories of data types:
1.Numeric Data Types
2.Boolean Data Type
3. Character and String Data Types
4.Date and Time Data Type
5. Object Data Type
6. Variant Data Type
NUMERIC DATA TYPES
BOOLEAN DATA TYPES
CHARACTER & STRING DATA TYPES
DATE & TIME DATA TYPES
OBJECT DATA TYPES
VARIANT DATA TYPES
 PROGRAMMING TASK:
LOG IN FORM DRAFTING

Directions: Develop a login

form using Visual Basic as a
draft to outline a preliminary
feature list in accordance
 RUBRICS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION SCORE

Functionality and The login form functions perfectly, meeting all specified
Accuracy client requirements with no errors. 15
Design and User The design is professional, user-friendly, and aligned with
Interface client specifications. 15
Code Structure and The code is well-organized, efficient, and follows best 10
Logic practices with appropriate comments.

Feature List Drafting The feature list is comprehensive, clearly aligned with 10
client requirements, and thoroughly documented
TOTAL 30
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