VBScript Tutorials – Herong’s Tutorial Examples

Learn VBScript Through Practical Examples

Dr. Herong Yang’s tutorial collection takes a hands-on approach to VBScript, the lightweight scripting language developed by Microsoft for both client-side and server-side Windows environments. Instead of abstract theory alone, the book presents the language through annotated notes and code samples that demonstrate how each feature actually works.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Core language essentials: Variant data types, literals, arrays, operators, and control flow.
• Functions and procedures: Passing arguments by reference or value, variable scope, and built-in functions.
• Error handling and regular expressions: Using the Err object, raising errors, and pattern matching with RegExp.
• Scripting runtime library: Working with Dictionary, FileSystemObject, drives, folders, and text streams.
• Creating classes: Defining properties, methods, and object lifecycle in VBScript.
• Real-world scripting environments: Client-side scripts for Internet Explorer, server-side ASP pages for IIS, and system administration with Windows Script Host.

A Practical Reference for Windows Scripting

The book draws on material from the author’s own learning process, so explanations are direct and focused on what programmers need to get things done. Whether you are maintaining older VBScript systems, automating Windows tasks, or simply exploring a lightweight scripting option, the examples provide a solid reference.

This digital edition reflects the 2020 version 6.01, with minor updates and revisions from previous releases.