Visual Basic is an integrated development environment which allows you to create professional Windows applications. It has an intuitive user interface, an extensive set of controls and debugging facilities, and gives information on how to write professional applications for Windows using Visual Basic 6.0 - fast. Version 6.0 is the latest version of Visual Basic and includes all of the facilities of earlier versions combined with an extensive set of new controls. These extend the capabilities, especially for writing database and web-based applications. This text covers the Visual Basic language, the standard Visual Basic controls, handling control events, using data aware controls, ActiveX controls, and writing web-based applications. It is designed for professional developers and students who need to develop applications fast.