Program in VB6: Finding a Useful Project

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The discussion centers around developing a useful project in Visual Basic 6 (VB6) that addresses specific utility gaps in Windows compared to Unix. Key suggestions include creating a tool for removing duplicate lines in text files without sorting and implementing stream editing capabilities using regular expressions. The focus is on practical applications that can be utilized post-development, ensuring the project is not a waste of time.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic 6 (VB6) programming
  • Understanding of regular expressions for text manipulation
  • Knowledge of file handling in Windows environments
  • Basic concepts of text processing and utilities
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  • Research how to implement file I/O operations in VB6
  • Learn about regular expressions in VB6 for text searching and editing
  • Explore existing text processing utilities in Unix for feature inspiration
  • Investigate user interface design principles for Windows applications
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This discussion is beneficial for VB6 developers, software engineers looking to create practical utilities, and anyone interested in enhancing text processing capabilities on Windows platforms.

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I've got to make a program in vb6 for a major project, but i can't think of what to make. I would prefer to make something that i might end up using once I've made it, so that its not a complete waste of time. Any ideas?
 
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Windows is short on utilities like unix has - like:

removing duplicate lines in a text file without having to sort it, finding duplicatated lines.

stream editing a text file using regular expressions, searching a text file using regular expressions.
 

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