Visual Basic Concepts

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Topics on Compiling Applications

Want to compile your Visual Basic application to native code? Now you can. Use these links to make that and other important choices.

General Topics

Making and Running an Executable File

All Editions Outlines the basics of compiling a project.

Removing Debugging Information Before Compiling

All Editions Outlines using conditional compilation to conveniently delete debugging statements when you compile.

Compiling Your Project to Native Code

Professional and Enterprise Editions Discusses how you can use the Professional or Enterprise edition of Visual Basic to compile your code in native code format.

Compiled vs. Interpreted Applications

Professional and Enterprise Editions Discusses the pros and cons of native-code executables.