Visual Basic was derived from BASIC and enables the rapid application development (RAD) of graphical user interface (GUI) applications, access to databases using Data Access Objects, Remote Data Objects, or ActiveX Data Objects, and creation of ActiveX controls and objects. Note: Microsoft updated its VB language strategy on 2023 stating that VB is a stable language now and Microsoft will keep maintaining it.
Visual Basic was derived from BASIC and enables the rapid application development (RAD) of graphical user interface (GUI) applications, access to databases using Data Access Objects, Remote Data Objects, or ActiveX Data Objects, and creation of ActiveX controls and objects.
Note: Microsoft updated its VB language strategy on 2023 stating that VB is a stable language now and Microsoft will keep maintaining it.
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