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A comprehensive creation tool for professional or amateur developers to make their own applications

A comprehensive creation tool for professional or amateur developers to make their own applications

Vote: (1,195 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1,195 votes)

Free

Developer

Microsoft

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Intuitive User Interface
  • Requires Little Experience
  • AutoCorrect Tools

Cons

  • Complex For New Users

With Visual Basic 2013, software developers can build their very own fully-functional apps. The software is exceptionally intuitive considering its power, and it offers an excellent jumping-off point for those who are just getting started in the field of app design.

Most people in the modern world have probably at least considered the idea of making their own app, even if the idea was only suggested in jest. People are learning that it's possible and even easy to join the ranks of app developers, and Visual Studio is designed so that users of any skill level will be able to take full advantage of the software to their level.

The app comes with settings for both Expert and Basic modes like many other professional-grade app development platforms, such as HyperNext Studio. You'll be able to use the tools in the software to build your own apps for Windows PC based on .NET Framework. Visual Studio 2013 includes multiple programming languages, in-depth security protocols, and the ability to test new apps.

Visual Basic 2013 will guide you through every step in the process of developing your own app. When it comes time to produce an installation file for your app that is both efficient and clean, Visual Basic doesn't drop the ball. The interface uses drag-and-drop technology for the ultimate freedom of utility and expression.

When you start building your app, the first thing you'll do is create forms for each of the app screens you plan to have. Once the forms are complete, you can populate them with menus, text fields, buttons, and other digital elements.

All of the functional elements of Visual Basic are found in the Visual Basic Toolbox. The menu for this toolbox can feel a bit overwhelming and even endless, but it can be used to solve many complex issues with your app or any other.

At this point, you might be excited since there hasn't been any discussion of writing code. However, the ability to write effective code is paramount for Visual Studio 2013. The only way to make sure your developed forms and content will work as they should is to stitch them together with the appropriate code. Thankfully, the coding language employed by the software isn't that difficult to learn compared to other coding languages, and the syntax hasn't changed much at all since the last version of the software.

Visual Basic 2013 also includes an exceptionally powerful text editor that makes it easy to insert proper code. The app also features AutoCorrect functionality and an Error Check feature that finds problems in the code and makes suggestions to fix them before you compile the code. Perhaps the only negative associated with this software is that it can be difficult for beginners with no experience whatsoever to jump right in without learning how to use the software to some degree.

Pros

  • Intuitive User Interface
  • Requires Little Experience
  • AutoCorrect Tools

Cons

  • Complex For New Users

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