Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET)
Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as the evolution of the original Visual Basic.
Built on the powerful .NET Framework, VB.NET brings the simplicity and clarity that made BASIC famous into today’s connected, data-driven world.
Its roots trace back to BASIC — “Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code” — a language created in the 1960s by Dartmouth College professors John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz to make programming more accessible.
The founder of ScottDatabases.com, Scott Morrison, began his development journey with BASIC in 1983 on an Apple II+, marking the beginning of a lifelong relationship with this versatile family of languages.
VB.NET is typically developed using Microsoft Visual Studio, one of the world’s most advanced Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
Visual Studio provides an intuitive interface for writing, testing, and debugging code, making VB.NET ideal for both new developers and enterprise teams.
Once compiled, VB.NET applications can run on any Windows machine that has the free .NET runtime installed — which is included by default in nearly all modern versions of Windows.
Because VB.NET is part of the Microsoft ecosystem, it enjoys deep, native integration with other Microsoft technologies such as MS Office, SQL Server, Outlook, and SharePoint.
For businesses that rely on Office automation, Excel reporting, or Outlook integration, VB.NET provides a stability and compatibility unmatched by third-party or open-source languages.
Whether your project involves importing Excel files, generating dynamic reports, managing Access databases, or connecting enterprise systems through Microsoft APIs,
VB.NET offers seamless interoperability and reliable performance — keeping your entire technology stack under one secure and well-supported platform.
Over the decades, Visual Basic has proven itself as one of the most enduring and widely adopted programming languages in history.
From the earliest days of personal computing to today’s modern business applications, its philosophy has remained the same:
make programming accessible, logical, and powerful.
VB.NET carries that legacy forward — combining ease of use with the full power of the .NET platform, including cloud integration, advanced UI frameworks, and robust data access tools.
At ScottDatabases.com, we continue to build upon this legacy by developing scalable, maintainable, and efficient VB.NET applications tailored for real-world business needs.
We believe Visual Basic remains one of the smartest and most future-proof choices for organizations that value reliability, clarity, and Microsoft-native integration.
Many languages have come and gone — but Visual Basic continues to evolve, adapt, and thrive.
It has stood the test of time, not just as a programming language, but as a foundation for practical, business-driven software development that truly empowers its users.