Introduction to Programming in .NET

Aims and objectives

• write programming code that makes use of: structured programming constructs of sequence, selection and repetition; variables, symbolic constants, structures, arrays, simple text files and built-in functions and methods for conversion between various data types; selected built-in string handling functions and methods; simple classes and objects
• Design and write code that uses principles of modular design with use of sub procedures and function
• Given user requirements, design and implement a well structured and documented coded solution to solve simple business problems develop a test plan and create useful test data to test written code
• Utilise on-line help and debugging tools provided with a selected programming language
• Use the Visual Studio.NET Integrated Development Environment to build Windows applications, create and maintain Visual Basic.NET objects, make use of Visual Basic.NET debugging tools and on-line help including the Microsoft Developer Network library (MSDN).

Teaching methods

Assessment

Content

• Structured Programming Constructs: Sequence, Condition and Iteration 
• Data types and conversion functions and methods
• variables and variable life time and scope, symbolic constants
• Arithmetic operations, input data validation with string handling methods
• Sub procedures and functions with arguments and parameters
• 1 and 2 dim arrays, Array List , structures 
• Coding standards and documentation
• Simple classes and objects
• text files
• ASP.Net
• Problem solving algorithms and structured programming case study
• Project charts (structure charts), flowcharts
• The Visual Studio.NET Integrated Development Environment
• Event driven windows applications
• Testing strategies(developing a test plan and creating suitable test data), debugging techniques, Visual Studio.NET debugging tools, online and MSDN help, and considerations for design of user interface.