This book is targeted toward those who have little or no programming experience or who might
be picking up Visual Basic as a second language. The book has been structured and written with
a purpose: to get you productive as quickly as possible. I’ve used my experiences in writing large
commercial applications with Visual Basic and teaching Visual Basic to create a book that I
hope cuts through the fluff and teaches you what you need to know. All too often, authors fall
into the trap of focusing on the technology rather than on the practical application of the tech-nology. I’ve worked hard to keep this book focused on teaching you practical skills that you can
apply immediately to a development project