Visual Basic Terms Explained

Visual Basic is a programming language used mostly for Microsoft Windows applications. Like any programming language, Visual Basic has a distinct syntax. Some basic, popular words are used when reading a Visual Basic code file.

Dim

Dim is the most often-used Visual Basic term. Dim stands for "dimension." Dim defines a variable for use later in the code.

Array

Array is a term used to describe a group of numbers or characters. Arrays contain similar values, but they are mostly used to aggregate different steps of a program.

Data Types

Data types are the types of variables defined throughout the code. A defined variable needs a specific type for the code to work properly. String variables hold characters.

Comments

Commenting code is a standard for all software development. Comments are not compiled, so the coder can place anything he wants in the comments.

Functions

Functions are reusable routines in the code. A function can be called multiple times by sending a parameter in a part of the code. A function then returns an answer. Functions make code cleaner and easier to implement in multiple code files.

References

• LSU.edu