Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

Transitioning from basic scripting to professional software development requires a solid understanding of how to structure code and manage complex data. Visual Basic provides powerful object-oriented tools that help you write clean, reusable, and maintainable applications. In this course, you will transition from writing simple linear scripts to designing robust, object-oriented Visual Basic applications. You will learn how to model real-world entities using custom classes, manage groups of objects efficiently with modern collections, and handle complex data types like dates and strings with precision. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of object-oriented programming, including encapsulation, properties, and methods in Visual Basic. - Build custom classes to model real-world objects and define their behaviors. - Manage groups of data using modern collections, including generic lists and dictionaries. - Apply advanced string manipulation techniques and date-handling functions to process complex user inputs. - Implement clean coding practices, modern type safety, and basic error handling within your class structures. The course begins with foundational concepts of object-oriented design and data formatting before guiding you through hands-on written exercises to build and manage your own custom classes and collections. You will study practical code examples that demonstrate how these components interact in real-world scenarios. This text-based course is designed for beginner programmers who have a basic grasp of Visual Basic variables and control flow and want to elevate their skills to structured, object-oriented development. No advanced prior knowledge is required. Start reading today to master the building blocks of professional Visual Basic application design.