VBScript is an excellent first programming language to learn. Its simplicity makes learning basic programming concepts easy. Yet VBScript is a powerful scripting language from which you can learn even the most complex programming concepts such as how to perform object-based programming. Unlike Visual Basic, VBA, and many other programming languages, there is no complex development environment to learn. In fact, you can create all your VBScripts using a simple text editor such as Windows Notepad. VBScripts can be run on WSH (Windows Script Host) and several other environments. If you are new to programming with Microsoft WSH and VBScript and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science professors, books in the for the absolute beginner' series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical WSH and VBScript programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book, you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.

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An Absolute Must Have! - 2003-07-18
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This book is an absolute must for the beginning VBScript programmer. Not only does Ford provide step-by-step direction to scripting, gradually ramping the complexity of the exercises, but he leaves the reader with WORKING scripts in the form of games with foundational concepts applicable to real-world scripting development.

My primary objective was to learn VBScripting basics to support script enhancements for Mercury Interactive's QuickTest Pro tool (that is based in VBScript), and this book well served its purpose.

I highly recommend it to other readers.

great for the beginner - 2004-12-12
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I reallly enjoyed this book. It was a great reference for a beginner such as myself. It was easy to read and very easy to understand. I definitely recommend this book to anybody wanting to learn how to script. I would have it given it five stars but there were a few spelling and graphical errors in it. Other than that, a great book for beginners.

Starts by building a good foundation. - 2009-03-29
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I need to learn VBScript for work. I purchased this book and On The Job Training Series: VBScript by CBT Nuggets. I liked the CBT but I felt like I was walking into a movie 20 minutes late. The content was good but I felt like I was missing a good foundation of knowledge. This book started out exactly as I thought it should. It started out by making really simple scripts and then building on that knowledge by making progressively larger ones. People always wonder about typos in technical books. Through the first 100 pages, I have caught a few typos but they have been minor in nature. None of them has impaired my ability to learn. I bought this book because it was amongst the newest VBScript books available. I'm pleased to see it is also a high quality book.

Very Good Book - 2009-10-14
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I am very satisified with this book. Listing said 'like new'. This book could have been taken out of plastic after I got it for all I would know. This was 'Very New'. This is a very good book. It goes through examples step-bu-step and helps you through the whole process. I would recomend this book to anyone who is either first time with VBScript or as a refresher for old VBScript programmers.

Used but in good condition, as advertised. - 2009-10-11
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Book is in good condition and delivered quickly. Seller is a ***** out of *****.

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