: Readers frequently highlight the quality of the intelligent descriptions and short, usable code excerpts.

: The companion CD is often noted for its value, containing the searchable eBook of the text plus Balena’s previous work, Programming Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 . Critiques and Considerations

Francesco Balena's (specifically the 2003 Version) is widely considered a definitive "bible" for the language. Spanning over 1,400 pages, it serves as an exhaustive core reference for developers transitioning from legacy VB6 to the .NET environment. Key Highlights

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