Visual Basic 2010 Programmerвђ™s Reference May 2026

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Simplifies property declarations to a single line, with the compiler automatically generating the getter, setter, and backing fields. Visual Basic 2010 Programmer’s Reference

Removes the requirement for the underscore ( _ ) character in over 60 different code scenarios, such as after commas or before operators. This paper provides an overview of the Visual

Addresses the "Embed Interop Types" feature, which allows applications to run without requiring separate Primary Interop Assemblies (PIAs) for COM components like Microsoft Excel. Legacy and Relevance Visual Basic 2010 Programmer’s Reference