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First you need to get VB:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/gettingstarted/getvb/
Now people get can VB Express and learn everything through those guides. Otherwise read on.

Anyone and everyone learning Visual Basic needs a reference book. If you can't get one then you can always use the reference here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default....cLROverview.asp
Make sure to read through all the functions (skimming is fine). Visual Basic is quite a simple language to learn. It's a lot like BASIC so if you've ever programmed your TI calculator, then you already know most of the functions.

I recommend everyone should go to:
http://www.vbtutor.net
Lessons 15-22, you really don't need to read. But they do teach you how to use components (most components come with instructions anyways).
Here is one of my first programs I have ever made:
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After learning the basics and you want to start doing stuff with Starcraft maps, I recommend you download the sourcecode for WinMPQ:
http://shadowflare.gameproc.com/dwnload.html#WinMPQ

After learning how to use MpqControl:
http://shadowflare.gameproc.com/dwnload.html#MpqControl

You can find out about the scenario.chk file specifications here:
http://www.campaigncreations.org/starcraft...chkformat.shtml