Synopses & Reviews
The Visual Basic book programmers count onYou can build rich, data-driven Windows applications and Web programs without endless coding if you use the right tools. This expert guide covers what you need to know to program with Visual Basic 2008, employ the latest Visual Studio 2008 tools, and operate efficiently within the .NET Framework.
In a clear, easy-to-follow style, the book moves from in-depth explanations to practicalinstruction to real-world examples. You'll thoroughly explore basic coding in VB 2008and learn to build interfaces without coding by using Visual Studio 2008's drag-and-drop visual tools. You'll get up to speed on Language Integrated Query (LINQ), the new component in .NET Framework 3.5, and you'll handle key tasks such as programming TreeView controls, encrypting data, and much more.
Enhance your skills in Visual Basic 2008 and the Visual Studio 2008 environment with the new edition of this bestselling guide.
Coverage includes:
Understanding custom classes, controls, and other aspects of object-oriented programming
Processing strings, characters, events, lists, and dates
Designing forms with menus, and creating applications with multiple forms
Printing business reports with headers, footers, and page numbers
Exploring XML object serialization and XML Web services
Querying databases and presenting data to users
Programming basic objects of ADO.NET
Harnessing ASP.NET 3.5 and developing Web applications
Master the New Features in Visual Basic 2008, .NET Framework 3.5, and Visual Studio 2008
Build a Custom, Practical Application from the Techniques in This Book
Test, Debug, and Deploy a Variety of Applications in Visual Studio 2008
Explore the New Vista Interface and How It Affects VB Programming
Reinforce Your Programming Skills with Numerous Real-World Examples
Synopsis
Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 continues the approach of its previous editions by providing thorough, expert coverage of VB 2008, from the core of the language and user interface design to developing data-driven applications and Web applications. The material is aimed at beginners with some programming background to experienced programmers, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced development topics. The book will contain numerous example programs that readers can use as starting points for building their own applications, and each chapter ends with review exercises to help readers solidify their knowledge.
Synopsis
This expert guide covers what you need to know to program with Visual Basic 2008, employ the latest Visual Studio 2008 tools, and operate efficiently within the .NET Framework. In an easy-to-follow style, the book moves from in-depth explanations to practical instruction to real-world examples. Explore basic coding in VB 2008 and learn to build interfaces without coding by using Visual Studio 2008's drag-and-drop visual tools. You?ll get up to speed on LINQ and handle key tasks such as programming TreeView controls, and more.
Synopsis
This expert guide covers what you need to know to program with Visual Basic 2008, employ the latest Visual Studio 2008 tools, and operate efficiently within the .NET Framework. In an easy-to-follow style, the book moves from in-depth explanations to practical instruction to real-world examples. Explore basic coding in VB 2008 and learn to build interfaces without coding by using Visual Studio 2008's drag-and-drop visual tools. Youll get up to speed on LINQ and handle key tasks such as programming TreeView controls, and more.
About the Author
Evangelos Petroutsos is a computer engineer who has worked for the California Institute of Technology and MCI. Currently, he writes computer books and articles, teaches networking and programming courses, and works as a computer communications consultant. He wrote the bestselling Mastering Visual Basic 6 as well as numerous other books from Sybex, including Mastering Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic .NET Developer's Handbook, Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming, Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, and Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Visual Basic 2008.
Chapter 2: Variables and Data Types.
Chapter 3: Programming Fundamentals.
Chapter 4: GUI Design and Event-Driven Programming.
Chapter 5: The Vista Interface.
Chapter 6: Basic Windows Controls.
Chapter 7: Working with Forms.
Chapter 8: More Windows Controls.
Chapter 9: The TreeView and ListView Controls.
Chapter 10: Building Custom Classes.
Chapter 11: Working with Objects.
Chapter 12: Building Custom Windows Controls.
Chapter 13: Handling Strings, Characters, and Dates.
Chapter 14: Storing Data in Collections.
Chapter 15: Accessing Folders and Files.
Chapter 16: Serialization and XML.
Chapter 17: Querying Collections and XML with LINQ.
Chapter 18: Drawing and Painting with Visual Basic 2008.
Chapter 19: Manipulating Images and Bitmaps.
Chapter 20: Printing with Visual Basic 2008.
Chapter 21: Basic Concepts of Relational Databases.
Chapter 22: Programming with ADO.NET.
Chapter 23: Building Data-Bound Applications.
Chapter 24: Advanced DataSet Operations.
Chapter 25: Building Web Applications.
Chapter 26: ASP.NET 3.5.
Chapter 27: ASP.NET Web Services.
Appendix A: "The Bottom Line".
Appendix B: "Debugging and Error Handling".
Index.