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How do I code a calculator in VB?

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Start by designing the interface of your calculator, then you start your coding by declaring the values you are using, such as a,b,c, for each command you have open in your interface. a=val(Text1.Text) b=val(Text2.Text) c=a+b Text3.Text=c a= the value you enter in text1(text box) b= the value you enter in text2(text box) c= the label to display your answer

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How can I become an expert in programming?

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Practice as much as possible and always challenge yourself to learn more and more complex things.

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Any number divide by 0 is = 1? How I can fix that?

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You might want to code in an error message because officially, dividing by 0 is UNDEFINED.

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How do I add an About button?

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Add a button to your form and write the following into the code of the button: messagebox("Title", "This program is by X and it's best for Y...", MSBoxStyle.Information).

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How do I add username and password fields?

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If you want to create a User login add two textboxes and one button. Set PasswordChar to '*' in one textbox and code the button to compare both textboxes to the right username.

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