Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

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What distinguishes Visual Basic from its predecessor BASIC?

Visual Basic is event-driven and provides a graphical interface, unlike BASIC which was primarily text-based.

In what year was Visual Basic developed and by which company?

Visual Basic was developed by Microsoft in May 1991.

Explain why Visual Basic is considered a user-friendly programming language.

Visual Basic is considered user-friendly due to its resemblance to the English language and its visual design tools.

List two components that enhance user interaction in Visual Basic applications.

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What is the primary focus of Visual Basic when creating applications?

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Overview of Visual Basic

Visual Basic is a high-level programming language derived from BASIC.
Evolved from an earlier version called DOS BASIC.

Key Characteristics

Resembles the English language, making it accessible for beginners.
Visual and event-driven design enhances user interaction.

Development and Release

Developed by Microsoft, released in May 1991.

Functionality and Applications

Based on BASIC but offers advanced features for application development.
Tools provided facilitate the creation of user-friendly applications.

Graphical User Interface

Enables the design of applications with Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).
Supports event-driven applications that enhance interactivity using:
- Icons,
- Menus,
- Pointers,
- Buttons,
- Dialog boxes.