VA Smalltalk is an object-oriented development environment that you can use to visually construct applications with graphical user interfaces, using a technology called construction from parts. The library of prefabricated parts includes support for user interfaces, accessing databases, external program logic in Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), and programs located across a network.

The How Do I... help describes how to create applications, write scripts, package applications, test your work, and perform other tasks in VA Smalltalk.

After you install the necessary VA Smalltalk features, you can also perform the following tasks: