Visual Basic .NET Structured Programming

Structured programming is a programming paradigm that emphasizes the use of modular control structures like sequential, selection (if-then-else), and iteration (loops) to create well-organized and maintainable code. VB.NET strongly supports structured programming principles, making it easier to understand and debug your programs.

Key concepts include:

• Sequential Execution: Code is executed line by line, in the order it appears.
• Conditional Statements (if-then-else): Allows code to execute different blocks based on conditions.
• Loops (For, While, Do While, Do Until): Repeats a block of code multiple times.
• Modules and Classes: Organize code into reusable components.

VB.NET provides various control flow statements to manage the execution of your code. These statements control the order in which code blocks are executed.

// If-Then-Else Example
Dim num As Integer = 10

If num > 0 Then
    Console.WriteLine("Positive")
Else
    Console.WriteLine("Non-positive")
End If

// For Loop Example
For i As Integer = 1 To 5
    Console.WriteLine("Iteration: " & i)
Next i

Structuring your code using modules and classes promotes reusability and maintainability. A module is a container for code, while a class defines a blueprint for creating objects.

' Module Example
Module MyModule
    Sub Main()
        Console.WriteLine("Hello from MyModule!")
    End Sub
End Module