Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: Build a Program Now!

Build your own Web browser, desktop weather station, or other cool application-without any programming experience! Featuring learn-by-doing projects and plenty of visual examples, this hands-on book is your quick start to creating applications for Microsoft Windows. Have fun as you discover how to: * Design a rich user interface with easy-to-use tools *"Drag and drop" text boxes, buttons, and other controls into your application * Add database and reporting capabilities * Exploit features that reduce the amount of code you write * Find and fix any bugs * Roll-out and share your application CD Includes: * Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.