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    I am not experienced in writing programs.  However, I am very interested in learning the proccess and familiar with computers.  I became aware of Visual Basic Express and  it seems like the perfect way to start.  I want to develop programs that manage inverntory.  Where do I start   I read through some of the tutorials and they suggested learning C# first might be better.
I am a little confused about my options.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!


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just getting started

  • LoserDude27

    Hi Bailey,

    You are on the right track - if you have no prior programming experience, Visual Basic is probably a better place to start than C#, since the syntax (the language you use to write code) is easier to understand.

    The best way to get started is to download Visual Basic Express, and then work through the tutorials in the Visual Basic Guided Tour: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/90h82b3x(en-US,VS.80).aspx

    Once you have worked through these you should have a basic understanding of just what it takes to write a program - and also whether it is still something that you want to do. From there you can move on and look at some of the samples, starter kits, and other resources that can help you learn to do exactly what you want (and the possibilities are endless).

    As you work through the tutorials and begin programming, if you have questions or run into problems you can post your questions in this forum - there are many others here that will be glad to help you.

    Best wishes,
    Steve Hoag
    Visual Basic Express

  • davezh

    Steve,

      Thank you very much. 

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