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Visual Basic (VB) is an event-driven, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. It is a high-level language derived from the Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) and is particularly known for its ease of use and suitability for rapid application development (RAD).

Key characteristics of Visual Basic:

Event-Driven Programming: VB applications respond to user actions (events) like button clicks, keystrokes, or mouse movements.

Object-Oriented Features: It supports object-oriented principles, allowing developers to create reusable code components (objects) with properties and methods.

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development: VB is tightly integrated with a visual development environment that enables easy creation of GUIs by dragging and dropping controls (buttons, text boxes, etc.) onto forms.

Readability and Simplicity: Its syntax is designed to be clear and readable, often using meaningful English words and phrases, making it approachable for beginners.

Integration with .NET Framework: Modern versions, specifically Visual Basic .NET, are part of the Microsoft .NET Framework, allowing for the creation of various applications, including desktop apps for Windows (using Windows Forms), and web applications.

Database Connectivity: VB provides capabilities to interact with and manage various databases, such as MS Access, Oracle, and MySQL.

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA): A dialect of VB, VBA is widely used to automate tasks and create macros within Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.