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Welcome to our Visual Basic .NET cookbook for beginners! In this article, we will be discussing a useful feature of the Visual Basic .NET programming language called “Option Strict.”

Option Strict is a compiler option in Visual Basic .NET that helps to prevent certain types of errors in your program. When Option Strict is enabled, the compiler will generate an error if you try to use a variable that has not been initialized or if you try to perform an operation between variables of different types. This can help to catch mistakes before they occur at runtime, making your program more stable and efficient.

For example, let’s say you have a variable called “num1” that is supposed to hold a number. However, the variable is not initialized, and it has a value of “Nothing.” If you try to add “num1” to another number, such as 5, the compiler will generate an error because “num1” is not a valid number. With Option Strict enabled, this error would be caught before your program runs, saving you from potential bugs.

Another example is when you try to perform an operation between variables of different types. For example, if you try to add a string to a number, the compiler will generate an error. With Option Strict enabled, this error would be caught before your program runs, saving you from potential bugs.

Enabling Option Strict is a simple process. In Visual Studio, you can go to the “Project” menu and select “Properties.” In the “Properties” window, select the “Compile” tab, and then check the “Option Strict” checkbox. You can also enable it by adding the following line at the top of your code file:

Option Strict On

It’s important to note that when you enable Option Strict, you may need to make changes to your code in order to make it work properly. For example, if you have a variable that is supposed to hold a number, but it is not initialized, you will need to initialize it before using it. Similarly, if you try to perform an operation between variables of different types, you will need to convert the variables to the appropriate type before performing the operation.

In conclusion, Option Strict is a useful feature of Visual Basic .NET that can help to prevent certain types of errors in your program. It helps to catch mistakes before they occur at runtime, making your program more stable and efficient. Enabling Option Strict is a simple process, and it can be done by going to the “Project” menu and selecting “Properties” in Visual Studio or by adding the line “Option Strict On” at the top of your code file. Understanding and using Option Strict can help you to create more robust and reliable programs.

Cookbook – VisualBasic.NET for Beginners – Chapter 28 : Option Strict

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