Advanced Visual Basic.Net

by Irvine, Kip

• ISBN13: 9781576760987
• ISBN10: 1576760987
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

This book takes those who are familiar with the basics of Visual Basic.NET programming, and helps them understand how to harnass its power for more advanced uses. Coverage of various database, ASP, and Web Services topics is provided in the same understandible way that has made Tony Gaddis' books leaders in the field.

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
About the Authors	vii
Acknowledgements	viii
Classes	1	(60)
Introduction	1	(1)
Value Types and Reference Types	2	(4)
Object-Oriented Design	6	(2)
Creating Classes	8	(6)
Properties	14	(6)
Constructors	20	(3)
Multi-Tier Applications	23	(16)
Composition Relationships Between Classes	39	(8)
Optional Topic: Nested (Inner) Classes	47	(1)
Optional Topic: Using Text Files	48	(4)
Chapter Summary	52	(1)
Key Terms	53	(1)
Review Questions	54	(2)
Programming Challenges	56	(5)
Exceptions and User Interfaces	61	(76)
User Interface Design	61	(4)
Input Validation	65	(18)
ImageList and ToolBar Controls	83	(4)
ListView Control	87	(9)
Tree View Control	96	(10)
Structured Exception Handling	106	(21)
Chapter Summary	127	(2)
Key Terms	129	(1)
Review Questions	130	(3)
Programming Challenges	133	(4)
ADO.NET Databases	137	(48)
Introduction to ADO.NET	137	(10)
Using Data-Bound Controls	147	(8)
Navigating, Adding, and Removing Rows	155	(14)
Selecting DataTable Rows	169	(10)
Chapter Summary	179	(1)
Key Terms	180	(1)
Review Questions	180	(2)
Programming Challenges	182	(3)
DataGrid, DataView, and ListView	185	(64)
DataGrid Control	185	(10)
DataViews and ListViews	195	(6)
Three-Tier Sports Rental Income	201	(8)
Sports Rental Checkout Example	209	(23)
Command Objects	232	(10)
Chapter Summary	242	(1)
Key Terms	242	(1)
Review Questions	243	(1)
Programming Challenges	243	(6)
Databases with Related Tables	249	(52)
Connecting to SQL Server Databases	249	(4)
Relational Database Design	253	(13)
Database Constraints	266	(3)
DataGrid Control with Related Tables	269	(10)
Related Tables with Unbound Controls	279	(13)
Chapter Summary	292	(1)
Key Terms	292	(1)
Review Questions	293	(2)
Programming Challenges	295	(6)
Using SQL Server	301	(46)
Introduction	301	(3)
Creating Databases and Tables	304	(10)
Data Definition Language (DDL)	314	(3)
Data Manipulation Language (DML)	317	(3)
Executing Queries in Program Code	320	(4)
Stored Procedures	324	(8)
Executing Stored Procedures	332	(8)
Chapter Summary	340	(1)
Key Terms	341	(1)
Review Questions	341	(3)
Programming Challenges	344	(3)
Web Forms (ASP.NET)	347	(50)
ASP.NET Basics	347	(7)
Creating ASP.NET Programs	354	(10)
ASP.NET Objects and Namespaces	364	(2)
Standard Web Forms Controls	366	(11)
Formatting Tips	377	(9)
Copying and Deleting ASP.NET Projects	386	(2)
Chapter Summary	388	(1)
Key Terms	389	(1)
Review Questions	390	(3)
Programming Challenges	393	(4)
Web Forms II	397	(58)
Custom Error Handling	397	(5)
Calendar Control	402	(3)
Data Binding with Arrays	405	(6)
Uploading Files	411	(4)
Sending Mail	415	(6)
Data Validation Controls	421	(9)
State Management	430	(3)
Session State and Browser Cookies	433	(13)
Deploying a Web Application	446	(2)
Chapter Summary	448	(2)
Key Terms	450	(1)
Review Questions	450	(2)
Programming Challenges	452	(3)
ASP.NET Databases	455	(54)
Using a DataReader	455	(3)
CheckBoxList and RadioButtonList Controls	458	(4)
Repeater Control	462	(5)
DataList Control	467	(6)
DataGrid Control	473	(8)
Adding Buttons to DataGrids	481	(16)
Adding Rental Reservations	497	(7)
Chapter Summary	504	(1)
Key Terms	504	(1)
Review Questions	505	(1)
Programming Challenges	506	(3)
Web Services	509	(24)
Introducing XML Web Services	509	(2)
Example: BookInfo Web Service	511	(15)
Application State	526	(3)
Chapter Summary	529	(1)
Key Terms	529	(1)
Review Questions	530	(1)
Programming Challenges	531	(2)
Advanced Classes	533	(50)
Value Types	533	(3)
Objects and Reflection	536	(4)
Interfaces	540	(10)
Inheritance	550	(15)
Collections	565	(6)
Visual Inheritance	571	(6)
Advanced Topic: Delegates	577	(2)
Chapter Summary	579	(1)
Key Terms	580	(1)
Review Questions	580	(2)
Programming Challenges	582	(1)
Crystal Reports	583	(46)
Introduction	583	(2)
Report Expert	585	(17)
Report Designer	602	(10)
Xtreme Bike Sales Example	612	(12)
Chapter Summary	624	(1)
Review Questions	625	(2)
Reporting Challenges	627	(2)
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions	629	(24)
Index	653