VBScript Programmer's Reference, Third Edition

Introduction

Imagine having the ability to write code quickly and easily in a text editor without having to worry about complex development environments.

Imagine not having the hassles of compiling code or distributing complex set-up programs.

Imagine being able to deploy your code in a wide variety of ways.

Imagine learning one language that allows you to code for server-side Internet, client-side Internet, and desktop.

Stop imagining. VBScript gives you all this and much more.

VBScript is an absolutely superb language to be able to "speak" in. It's quick and easy to learn, powerful, flexible, and cheap. This makes it a winning language for both experienced programmers and those starting out in their programming careers. If you are an experienced programmer, you can enjoy writing code free from complex development environments and the need for compiling. On the other hand, if you are a beginner, you can get started programming, needing nothing more than a little knowledge and a text editor.

Knowledge and experience in VBScript can open many technology doors, too. Having a good grounding in VBScript can lead you into areas such as Internet development, network administration, server-side coding, and even other programming languages (Visual Basic being the most popular route to take because the languages are so similar in syntax). With VBScript, you can also create applications that look and feel like programs written using complex programming languages, such as C++. Also worth bearing ...