Yes, I was sort of getting that impression when I was looking... It appears
that VB its self isn't too much more complex than the original forms of
"Basic", though its OOP nature makes it infinitely more powerful.

My biggest problem is that I am not sure where I should go next. My current
project is a front-end for a SQL Server database, but I already know what I
need to know to complete this project. (I already have Beginning VB6,
Beginning VB SQL 7, and Pro SQL 7.) The next project may very well be web
based.

But, I could also benefit from learning more about VB as it pertains to
distributed apps. I could use that knowledge in and out of the office.
Knowing me, I will probably end up ordering 4 or 5 books to cover what I
need to cover next, reviewing each of them, then leaning on the one that
seems best for what I am doing.

Thanks for your input.

-----Original Message-----
From: Yoel Pedersen [mailto:y.pedersen@g...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 2:26 PM
To: professional vb
Subject: [pro_vb] Re: Books


Hello John,

it seems like it's time for you to make some decisions. There are many
good books out there, but the more advanced it gets, the more specialized
it also becomes. That's why you will have to decide which part of Visual
Basic you want to learn about.
If you are working professionally with VB, it will probably be your job
that decides in which direction to move. If you work for an Internet
development company, you would probably need a book like "Professional VB
6 Web Programming", available from Wrox Press. On the other hand, if it
isn't an internet-related company, you would be better equipped with a
book like "Professional Visual Basic 6 Databases" or "Beginning Visual
Basic 6 Objects" (if you could find something a little beyond 'beginning'
it would also be fine), both available from Wrox Press too. Programming
databases and objects are very important subjects in modern OOP (Object
Oriented Programming).
If I were you I would find out which direction to go, and then find a book
meeting my requirements.
Hope it helps.

Sincerely Yoel Pedersen