Can a Visual Basic how-to book written by John Smiley teach you everything you need to know?

[Nocturnal]

Or would a class have to be taken?

 

[minendo]

The book provides basic stuff, but a class or lots of time needs to be taken/spent to learn in depth Visual Basic.

 

[Aves]

Everything that you learn in a VB class can be learned in books and on the Internet. It just takes a lot of time, dedication and practice.

The class would be easier I think.

 

[KingNothing]

No one book can teach you everything you need to know. That said, a class will teach you less than a book. If you need a class to motivate you to learn (like I do sometimes) then get in a fast-moving class to force yourself to learn.

I say, start with the book and upgrade your motivation later.