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📘 Introduction

Programming terminology can often feel overwhelming to beginners. In this post, we explain 10 fundamental programming terms using simple definitions, specify the programming language where they’re commonly used (VB.NET or C#), and include a practical use case.

📚 Programming Glossary: Terms, Meanings, and Use Cases

1. OOP – Object-Oriented Programming
   Language: VB.NET, C#
   Definition: A programming paradigm based on the concept of “objects” that bundle data and methods.
   Use Case: Creating reusable class libraries for a customer management system.


2. IDE – Integrated Development Environment
   Language: Any (Visual Studio for VB.NET, C#)
   Definition: A software suite that consolidates tools to write, compile, and debug code.
   Use Case: Developing WinForms apps in Visual Studio 2022.


3. SQL – Structured Query Language
   Language: SQL, used with VB.NET/C# for DB queries
   Definition: A language for managing and querying relational databases.
   Use Case: Selecting and updating user records from a Microsoft Access database.


4. API – Application Programming Interface
   Language: VB.NET, C#
   Definition: A set of routines and protocols allowing software components to communicate.
   Use Case: Connecting to Google Drive or a weather service via REST API in a WinForms app.


5. DLL – Dynamic Link Library
   Language: VB.NET, C#
   Definition: A file that contains compiled code you can reuse across multiple apps.
   Use Case: Creating a custom DLL for PDF text extraction in multiple projects.


6. UI – User Interface
   Language: VB.NET, C# (WinForms, WinUI)
   Definition: The visual layout through which users interact with your software.
   Use Case: Designing buttons, textboxes, and layout in a customer support desktop app.


7. UX – User Experience
   Language: General/Design Concept
   Definition: The overall experience a user has when interacting with your application.
   Use Case: Simplifying data entry forms to reduce friction in an Access-backed app.


8. CRUD – Create, Read, Update, Delete
   Language: SQL, VB.NET, C#
   Definition: Basic operations for persistent storage interaction.
   Use Case: Performing CRUD operations on employee data via a DataGridView.


9. SDK – Software Development Kit
   Language: C#, WinUI 3.0, .NET
   Definition: A collection of tools, libraries, and documentation needed to build apps.
   Use Case: Installing Windows App SDK to build WinUI 3.0 desktop apps.


10. Event – Triggered Action in UI
    Language: VB.NET, C#
    Definition: A response to user actions like clicks or key presses.
    Use Case: Handling `Button.Click` event to save form data to MS Access.

📎 Stay Tuned for Part 2

In the next part of this series, we’ll cover more technical terms and how they’re applied in real-world app development using Visual Studio and MS Access.

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