Learn VBNET with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 19, 2025

Introduction & Fundamentals Setup & Configuration Architecture & Deep Internals Performance & Security Development Workflow Learning & Career Growth Business & Strategy Examples

Practical Examples

Inventory management tool

Customer data entry forms

ASP.NET internal dashboards

Automated reporting tool

Database CRUD applications

Troubleshooting

Check references & namespaces

Ensure correct .NET version

Validate event wiring in forms

Debug using breakpoints

Resolve NuGet package conflicts

Testing Guide

Use MSTest or NUnit

Write unit tests for classes

Mock dependencies with Moq

Test event-driven logic

Automate regression tests

Deployment Options

ClickOnce deployment

MSI installer

Azure App Service (for ASP.NET)

Docker container (with .NET runtime)

Windows Installer (MSI/EXE)

Tools Ecosystem

Visual Studio IDE

NuGet Package Manager

ReSharper for VB.NET

dotnet CLI

Windows Forms Designer / WPF Designer

Integrations

SQL Server & other databases

ASP.NET & Web API

Azure cloud services

COM components

Office automation (Excel, Outlook)

Productivity Tips

Use Option Explicit/Strict for safer code

Leverage Visual Studio templates

Modularize code into classes

Use NuGet for dependencies

Use data-binding for UI efficiency

Challenges

Create a CRUD desktop app

Build internal dashboard with VB.NET

Implement file import/export automation

Develop a small web service