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Briefing Doc: Event Driven Programming with VB.

NET

 Event Driven Programming: This paradigm emphasizes events like user actions (mouse clicks,
keystrokes) or system signals (timers). Programs react to these events, creating a dynamic user
experience. "Event-driven programming focuses on events... A signal to the program that
something has happened."
 Software Development Introduction: The document introduces the Software Development Life
Cycle (SDLC), encompassing the systematic process of creating and maintaining software. This
involves phases like analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
 Software Development Approaches: Various approaches are discussed, including:
 Waterfall Approach: A sequential model where each stage is completed before moving to the
next.
 Spiral Approach: An iterative model that combines waterfall steps with cyclical prototyping and
risk assessment. "Determine objectives, Identify and resolve risks, Develop and test, Plan (the
next iteration)."
 Additional approaches for further reading: Incremental, Agile, Extreme programming, DevOps
Methodology, Joint Application Development Methodology.
 Rapid Application Development (RAD): This model prioritizes rapid prototyping and feedback
loops. "With rapid application development, developers can make multiple iterations and updates
to a software rapidly without needing to start a development schedule from scratch each time."
 Introduction to .NET: The document explains the .NET Framework, a Microsoft platform for
building and running Windows applications. It comprises developer tools, programming
languages, and libraries. ".Net Framework is a software development platform developed by
Microsoft for building and running Windows applications."
 .NET Components:Common Language Runtime (CLR): The execution engine that manages
running .NET applications, providing services like memory management and security.
 Base Class Library (BCL): A collection of reusable classes and functions providing fundamental
functionalities like file I/O, database connectivity, and more.
 .NET Applications: .NET can be used to develop various applications: Windows applications
(Windows Forms), Web applications (ASP.NET), Mobile applications, and applications with
database connectivity using ADO.NET.
 Visual Basic.NET (VB.NET): This object-oriented language, part of the .NET Framework, is used
for creating various applications. It offers features like automatic code formatting, simplified event
management, and a drag-and-drop interface designer. "VB.NET is a simple, multi-paradigm
object-oriented programming language designed to create a wide range of... Windows, Web,
Mobile applications built on the .NET Framework."

Further Chapters:
The document outlines the contents of subsequent chapters:

 Chapter 3: Object-Oriented Fundamentals in VB.NET: Covers language fundamentals like


variables, data types, control flow, methods, events, classes, objects, inheritance, and
component utilization.
 Chapter 4: Exception Handling: Introduces exception handling concepts and mechanisms in
VB.NET.

Overall Impression:
The excerpts provide a foundational understanding of event-driven programming and the VB.NET
language within the .NET Framework. The document progressively introduces key concepts and
technologies, laying the groundwork for developing various applications. The inclusion of specific
chapter contents allows for a structured approach to learning these concepts
Frequently Asked Questions: Matching Format

Column A

1. What paradigm involves entities communicating indirectly by sending messages through an


intermediary?
2. Which software development approach prioritizes rapid prototyping and quick feedback?
3. What is the execution engine in the .NET Framework called?
4. What provides a set of APIs and types for common functionality in .NET?
5. Which object-oriented programming language is designed for the .NET Framework?
6. What is a disadvantage of VB.NET?
7. What percentage of the final grade in the "Event Driven Programming" course is the final
examination worth?
8. Which book is NOT a recommended text for the course?

Column B

a. VB.NET Developer's Guide

b. Event-driven programming

c. Base Class Library (BCL)

d. Common Language Runtime (CLR)

e. VB.NET's inability to directly handle pointers.

f. Programming with Python

g. Rapid Application Development (RAD)

h. 50%

i. VB.NET

Answers:

1. b\
2. g\
3. d\
4. c\
5. i\
6. e\
7. h\
8. f [The sources do not list Programming with Python as a recommended text. ]
The Key Point of the Module
The key point of the "Event Driven Programming" module, as discussed in the sources, is to
teach students how to develop applications using the event-driven programming paradigm and
the .NET Framework, specifically using the VB.NET programming language.

 Event-driven programming is a programming approach where the flow of the program


is determined by events like user actions (mouse clicks, key presses) or system events
(timers, messages). The sources emphasize that this paradigm is central to modern
application development.
 The .NET Framework, developed by Microsoft, provides a comprehensive platform for
building various types of applications, including Windows desktop applications, web
applications, and mobile applications.
 The module focuses on using VB.NET, a powerful and beginner-friendly object-oriented
programming language within the .NET ecosystem, for application development.

The module aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the core concepts of:

 Software Development: The sources introduce software development as a process


involving multiple stages like analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Different software development approaches, such as the waterfall model and the spiral
approach, are also discussed.
 Object-Oriented Programming: Object-oriented programming concepts like classes,
objects, inheritance, and overloading are central to building well-structured and
maintainable applications in VB.NET.
 Exception Handling: The module covers exception handling, which is crucial for
writing robust applications that can gracefully handle errors and unexpected situations.
 File and Database Manipulation: Working with files and databases is a common
requirement in many applications. The module teaches students how to interact with files
and databases using VB.NET and the .NET Framework's features.

The module's syllabus outlines a variety of topics and practical exercises to ensure students gain
a thorough understanding of event-driven programming, the .NET Framework, and VB.NET.
The assessment methods, including assignments, quizzes, a mid-semester exam, a project, and a
final exam, are designed to evaluate the student's grasp of these concepts.

The recommended textbooks and references provide additional resources for students to deepen
their knowledge and understanding.

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