VB .NET Mastering: Beginner to Advance with Projects

Name: VB .NET Mastering: Beginner to Advance with Projects
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Mastering VB .NET: From Beginner to Advance with Multiple Coding Examples and Projects

Created byZahid Halim

Last updated 5/2024

English

What you'll learn

Build interactive apps using buttons, textboxes, menus, and radio buttons to create user-friendly interfaces
Manipulate data effectively, including string processing and integrating databases, for robust application development
Create engaging multimedia apps with graphics, images, sounds, and video playback to enhance the user experience
Implement advanced UI features like timers, moving UI items, and multiple forms for dynamic user interaction
Design and develop a comprehensive project integrating UI design, data manipulation, multimedia, and database connectivity

Course content

5 sections • 50 lectures • 14h 44m total length

Introduction1:50
Explore Visual Basic .NET from fundamentals to user interface creation, image processing, and database connectivity, built on Visual Studio, with hands-on projects to boost career opportunities.
Installation and environment setup2:38
Install the development environment by downloading Visual Studio Community Edition, selecting Visual Basic.net, and following setup steps for learning and building VB.net projects.
Development environment overview9:15
Master the Visual Studio environment for VB projects by creating a Windows Forms app, using the project explorer, toolbox, and properties, then run or locate the exe.
Variables in VB .Net14:22
Explore VB .NET primitive data types such as boolean, character, double, integer, and string, with examples and how to declare them in Visual Studio.
Control Structures For While and Do While18:26
Master basic control structures in Visual Basic .NET, including for, while, and do while loops, the select statement, and array handling in a Windows Forms project.
Control Structures Select Case8:43
Master the VB.NET select case construct by counting A, B, and C grades from an array and displaying results in a simple user interface.
Functions Subroutines If-Else and Classes19:52
Explore functions, subroutines, if-else, and classes in VB.NET for windows forms development: learn the differences between functions and subroutines, how to return values, and how classes encapsulate data with constructors.
Buttons-115:24
Master configuring a button control in a VB.NET Windows Forms app, including text, color, and font, handling click events to count and display clicks, and enabling hotkeys.
Buttons-213:59
Master VB.NET button control by handling mouse enter and mouse leave events to dynamically change text and font, and explore enabling, disabling, and messaging in a Windows Forms project.
Buttons-312:55
Build a Windows Forms app that adds two numbers using a button, input via text boxes, and displays the sum in a label, with input validation and focus management.
Textbox events21:38
Explore building a VB.NET windows form app with two text boxes and a button to add numbers, validate input, show the sum, and move focus with enter key and hotkeys.
Radio buttons20:19
Master VB.NET UI by using radio buttons in a group box to select days of the week, then append chosen text to a label with update, and reset to clear.
Radio buttons and Group box16:51
Design a windows forms app that uses two radio button groups within group boxes to add or multiply two or three input numbers, displaying the result in a label.
Combobox19:16
Explore using the combo box in a VB.NET Windows Forms app: add items from a text box, enable enter-to-add, and display the selected item.
Combobox and list box19:24
Master the combo box and list box in Windows Forms by adding, displaying, and removing items from text box input, with enter key handling and validation.
String processing24:31
Explore string processing in VB.NET by concatenating strings, comparing values, searching substrings with contains, and accessing characters and length via the string class.
Track bars9:31
Learn to implement a track bar in vb.net to adjust a label's font size from 10 to 100 and display the value on the form via the scroll event.
Changing colors12:54
Explore how to change a form's background color using three track bars that adjust red, green, and blue values from 0 to 255, generating an rgb color and applying it.

Timer control15:17
Explore the timer control in Visual Basic Windows Forms, learn to enable and disable the timer, handle tick events, and update labels and the form color.
Moving UI items to Left and Right19:14
Learn how to move UI controls using the left and top properties in VB .NET, trigger movement by click or mouse enter, and create simple timer-driven animations.
Menus15:42
Learn to create menus with a menu strip in a VB .NET Windows form. Add file and edit options and handle open file and close events to display images.
Picture Box20:00
Master VB.NET picture box basics by loading images via open file dialog, handling dialog results, and adjusting size mode and zoom to display images dynamically.
Game of Chance26:00
Explore VB.NET by building a game of chance with three display text boxes and a button. Generate random numbers, track wins, losses, and chances left to determine the outcome.
Multiple forms22:04
Create and manage an application with multiple forms in vb.net using visual studio; add and configure form two, set startup object, and open forms as dialogs while passing values.
MDI14:58
Learn to build an MDI VB .NET application with a parent form and multiple child forms, load images via an open file dialog, and manage containment using show versus showdialog.

Reading data from file17:21
read data from a file on your machine using an open file dialog and display it in a multiline textbox, reading all lines with vb newline handling.
Writing data to file12:04
Learn to read and write text in VB.NET by using open and save file dialogs, converting read data to uppercase, and saving as a .txt file.
Drawing Circle15:44
Master the basics of drawing shapes in vb.net by rendering a circle with a pen on a form, handling mouse clicks to place shapes, and adjusting pen color and width.
Drawing Line19:16
Master drawing lines in a VB.NET WinForms app by using a PictureBox, capturing two points with mouse clicks, and rendering a colored line with a pen and graphics.
Drawing free shapes20:14
Learn to draw free shapes on screen in a vb.net project using a picture box and mouse move events. Adjust color and width with a color dialog and track bar.
Retaining and saving drawings21:57
Learn to retain drawings by using a bitmap and two graphics objects to display on screen and save to file, handling resize, minimize, and maximize.
Drawing dots in a circular shape20:44
Master drawing dots in circular patterns in vb.net, using fill ellipse and a solid brush, with sine and cosine calculations to expand concentric rings and respond to mouse clicks.
Drawing lines between points18:46
Extend circular dot pattern by drawing lines between points, storing coordinates in a point array, rendering with graphics and a pen; save result with a bitmap and save file dialog.
Accessing image pixels16:48
Open an image as a bitmap and access every pixel in a 2D red-green-blue array. Use GetPixel to read RGB values 0–255 and display colors in a second box.
Changing image pixels11:19
Explore how to load an image in vb.net, access and modify every pixel using a bitmap, getpixel and setpixel, and optimize performance by updating the picture box efficiently.
Colored to Black and White Image16:18
Learn to convert a colored image to black and white by loading it, copying to a bitmap, and processing pixels with rgb thresholds while adjusting a trackbar for real-time preview.
Colored to Grayscale Image19:06
Learn to convert a color image to grayscale in VB .NET by loading an image via open file dialog, processing pixels in a bitmap, and updating the picture box.
Color picker25:41
Use a VB.NET color picker to select a color from an image and retain a color range using an adjustable threshold.
Images fusion18:00
Explore image fusion in vb.net by merging two loaded images into one using two picture boxes, an open file dialog, and per-pixel color blending.
Playing sounds15:13
Learn to play sounds in a Visual Basic .NET Windows Forms app using a system.media sound player, an open file dialog, and controls for open, play, and stop.
Video player11:25
Learn to build a visual basic windows forms app with the net framework to play videos using the windows media player control and open file dialog.

Database backend12:59
Learn how to create a database backend in VB.NET, connect a front-end forms app to a database, and perform insert, delete, and view operations with tables like students and books.
Inserting records in database25:28
Learn how to insert records into a Microsoft Access database using VB.NET Windows Forms, including setting up the OLE DB connection, front-end controls, and an insert SQL command.
Reading records from database11:23
Load and display all student records from a database into a Windows form using a data grid view, data adapter, and a select query with proper connection management.
Searching in databases21:14
Extend a vb.net app with a database, fix grid duplication, and implement name-based search against the students table using a text box and sql query.
Deleting record from database9:49
Learn how to delete a record from a database using VB.NET front-end, including crafting a delete query, handling ID-based deletions, updating the DataGridView, and debugging data type issues.

Project-1-Calculator34:27
Develop a windows forms calculator in vb.net, design the UI, and implement basic arithmetic with number buttons and a read-only output textbox using num1 and num2.
Project-2-Paint-it35:00
Build a VB.NET Paint It app that supports free running drawings and editing pictures. Open a picture, pick colors, adjust brush size with a track bar, and save picture.
Project-3-Hang the Man-142:33
Build a hangman-style word guessing game in Visual Basic: set up a UI with letter buttons, display underscores, random word selection, and win/lose sounds and images.
Project-3-Hang the Man-216:14
Fix the VB.NET hangman game by resetting the flag and converting numbers to strings for concatenation, plus image loading. Refactor a reusable subroutine for button clicks and win/lose handling.

Requirements

A basic understanding of programming concepts recommended, but this course welcomes beginners eager to dive into the exciting world of VB .NET development. Build your skills from scratch and embark on a journey of creating interactive applications with ease and confidence. Join us to explore the power of programming and unleash your creativity with VB .NET!

Description

Welcome to the world of VB .NET programming, where you'll embark on an exciting journey from beginner to advanced level. In this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to build interactive applications with ease and create user-friendly interfaces using buttons, textboxes, menus, and radio buttons.

Unlock the power of data manipulation as you delve into string processing techniques and seamlessly integrate databases to develop robust applications. Gain the skills to effectively manipulate data, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

Immerse yourself in the realm of multimedia as you explore the creation of engaging applications. Discover how to incorporate captivating graphics, images, sounds, and video playback to elevate the user experience to new heights.

Take your user interface to the next level by implementing advanced features. Learn to utilize timers for time-based events, create dynamic interfaces by moving UI items, and efficiently manage multiple forms for enhanced user interaction.

Put your skills into practice by undertaking a comprehensive project that integrates various concepts covered throughout the course. Develop a project that encompasses UI design, data manipulation, multimedia integration, and database connectivity, showcasing your proficiency in VB .NET programming.

The course will be taught by Dr. Zahid Halim, a distinguished university professor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Dr. Halim's expertise in programming has been honed through instructing students at renowned universities in Pakistan, France, and Turkey. His teachings have empowered numerous graduates who are now employed in leading multinational IT companies. With Dr. Halim's guidance, you will receive top-notch instruction from an accomplished expert, ensuring a rich and rewarding learning experience.

Whether you're a beginner or have some programming experience, this course is designed to cater to all skill levels. Join us to master VB .NET and unleash your creativity in building innovative and interactive applications. Get ready to dive into the world of VB .NET programming and transform your ideas into reality!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for aspiring developers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in learning VB .NET programming. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into programming or already have some coding experience, this course will provide a solid foundation in VB .NET. Join us to unlock the potential of creating dynamic applications and embark on a rewarding journey into the world of software development.

VB .NET Mastering: Beginner to Advance with Projects

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Introduction, Control Structures in VB.Net and Basic UI18 lectures • 4hr 22min

Advanced UI Items7 lectures • 2hr 13min

File reading, Image Processing and Multimedia16 lectures • 4hr 40min

Connectivity with Database5 lectures • 1hr 21min

Open-Ended Projects4 lectures • 2hr 8min

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