Object-Oriented Application Development Using Microsoft Visual Basic .Net

by Doke,E. Reed

• ISBN13: 9780619159344
• ISBN10: 0619159340
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-13
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Take the object-oriented approach! Utilize Microsoft's powerful new development language, Visual Basic .NET, to explore object-oriented programming with object-oriented system development. Perfect for the CIS/MIS student.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
PART 1: Object-Orientation and VB .NET Fundamentals	xxiv
Object-Oriented System Development with VB .NET	1	(28)
Understanding OO Development and VB .NET	2	(7)
Object-Oriented Programming	3	(2)
The Microsoft .NET Framework and VB .NET	5	(1)
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	6	(3)
Understanding Object-Oriented Concepts	9	(7)
Objects, Attributes, and Methods	10	(1)
Object Interactions and Messages	11	(1)
Encapsulation and Information Hiding	12	(1)
Classes, Instances, and Associations	13	(1)
Inheritance and Polymorphism	14	(2)
Recognizing the Benefits of OO Development	16	(1)
Objects Are More Natural	16	(1)
Classes of Objects Can Be Reused	17	(1)
Learning OO Development	17	(3)
Introducing Three-Tier Design	17	(1)
Part 1: Object-Orientation and VB .NET Fundamentals	18	(1)
Part 2: Developing Problem Domain Classes	19	(1)
Part 3: Developing GUI Classes	19	(1)
Part 4: Developing Data Access Classes	19	(1)
Part 5: Deploying the Three-Tier Application	19	(1)
Chapter Summary	20	(1)
Key Terms	21	(1)
Review Questions	21	(5)
Discussion Questions	26	(1)
Projects	27	(2)
The Visual Studio .NET Development Environment	29	(52)
Exploring the Visual Studio .NET Development Environment	30	(6)
Getting Started with VB .NET	30	(2)
Exploring the MDE	32	(3)
Understanding the Start Page	35	(1)
Creating a Project Using VB .NET	36	(9)
Understanding the Way VB .NET Organizes Your Programs	38	(1)
Using the Text Editor	39	(3)
Renaming Module1.vb	42	(1)
Setting the Startup Object	43	(2)
Compiling and Executing a VB .NET Program	45	(2)
Using the Visual Form Designer	47	(14)
Creating a Windows Application	48	(2)
Customizing the Appearance of a Form	50	(2)
Adding Components to a Form	52	(9)
Exploring the Debugging Tool	61	(3)
Getting Started with the Debugger	61	(1)
Setting Breakpoints	61	(3)
Exploring the Help Facility	64	(12)
Accessing Help	64	(9)
Exploring Context-Sensitive Help	73	(3)
Chapter Summary	76	(1)
Key Terms	77	(1)
Review Questions	77	(1)
Discussion Questions	78	(1)
Projects	78	(3)
VB .NET Programming Fundamentals	81	(46)
Introducing VB .NET	82	(1)
Writing a VB .NET Module Definition	82	(4)
Using VB .NET Variables and Data Types	86	(7)
Declaring and Initializing Variables	87	(1)
Changing Data Types	88	(1)
Using Constants	89	(1)
Using Reference Variables	90	(1)
Creating a VB .NET Module to Demonstrate Variables	91	(2)
Computing with VB .NET	93	(4)
Writing Decision-Making Statements	97	(8)
Writing If Statements	98	(6)
Writing Select Case Statements	104	(1)
Writing Loops	105	(8)
Writing Do While Loops	105	(2)
Writing Do Until Loops	107	(1)
Writing Post-Test Loops	107	(2)
Writing For Next Loops	109	(1)
Writing Nested Loops	110	(3)
Declaring and Accessing Arrays	113	(9)
Using One-Dimensional Arrays	113	(4)
Using Multidimensional Arrays	117	(5)
Chapter Summary	122	(2)
Key Terms	124	(1)
Review Questions	125	(1)
Discussion Questions	125	(1)
Projects	126	(1)
VB .NET Programming with Supplied Classes	127	(40)
Using the Namespaces and Classes Supplied with VB .NET	128	(1)
Using the String Class	129	(7)
Using String Methods	132	(4)
Creating a String Array	136	(5)
Using the ArrayList Class	141	(5)
Working with Dates	146	(4)
Formatting Numeric Output	150	(3)
Using the MessageBox Class	153	(5)
Displaying a Form	158	(2)
Chapter Summary	160	(1)
Key Terms	161	(1)
Review Questions	161	(3)
Discussion Questions	164	(1)
Projects	164	(3)
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	167	(31)
Exploring OOA and OOD	168	(3)
Understanding the Unified Modeling Language	171	(7)
Creating and Interpreting the Use Case Diagram	171	(3)
Creating and Interpreting the Class Diagram	174	(2)
Creating and Interpreting a Sequence Diagram	176	(2)
Using Three-Tier Design in OO Development	178	(4)
Introducing the Bradshaw Marina Case Study	182	(9)
Exploring the Background of Bradshaw Marina	183	(1)
Identifying Bradshaw Use Cases and Scenarios	183	(2)
Identifying Bradshaw Problem Domain Classes	185	(5)
Creating a Bradshaw Sequence Diagram	190	(1)
Chapter Summary	191	(1)
Key Terms	192	(1)
Review Questions	193	(3)
Discussion Questions	196	(1)
Projects	197	(1)
PART 2: Developing Problem Domain Classes	198	(172)
Writing a Problem Domain Class Definition	199	(32)
VB .NET Naming Conventions	200	(1)
Developing a PD Class Definition	200	(2)
Class Definition Structure	201	(1)
Defining Attributes	202	(1)
Writing Methods and Properties	203	(5)
Testing a PD Class	208	(2)
Creating an Instance	210	(9)
Creating Multiple Instances	214	(5)
Writing a Constructor Method	219	(3)
Writing a TellAboutSelf Method	222	(2)
Writing a Tester Class as a Form	224	(3)
Chapter Summary	227	(1)
Key Terms	228	(1)
Review Questions	228	(1)
Discussion Questions	229	(1)
Projects	229	(2)
Adding Responsibilities to Problem Domain Classes	231	(40)
Writing a New Problem Domain Class Definition	232	(8)
Creating Custom Methods	240	(5)
Writing Class Variables and Methods	245	(4)
Writing Overloaded Methods	249	(6)
Overloading a Constructor	249	(2)
Overloading a Custom Method	251	(4)
Working with Exceptions	255	(9)
Data Validation for slipId	256	(1)
Data Validation for slipWidth	257	(4)
Catching Exceptions	261	(3)
Chapter Summary	264	(1)
Key Terms	265	(1)
Review Questions	265	(3)
Discussion Questions	268	(1)
Projects	268	(3)
Understanding Inheritance and Interfaces	271	(54)
Implementing the Boat Generalization/Specialization Hierarchy	272	(17)
Testing the Boat Superclass with a Windows Form	274	(3)
Using the Inherits Keyword to Create the Sailboat Subclass	277	(4)
Testing the Sailboat Subclass	281	(3)
Adding a Second Subclass---Powerboat	284	(5)
Understanding Abstract and Final Classes	289	(1)
Using the MustInherit Keyword	289	(1)
Using the NotInheritable Keyword	290	(1)
Overriding a Superclass Method	290	(5)
Overriding the Boat TellAboutSelf Method	291	(1)
Overriding and Invoking a Superclass Method	292	(1)
Testing Two Method-Overriding Approaches	292	(3)
Overriding, Polymorphism, and Dynamic Binding	295	(1)
Understanding Private Versus Protected Access	295	(2)
Introducing the Lease Subclasses and Abstract Methods	297	(11)
Adding an Abstract Method to Lease	299	(1)
Implementing the AnnualLease Subclass	299	(4)
Implementing the DailyLease Subclass	303	(2)
Testing the AnnualLease and DailyLease Classes	305	(3)
Understanding and Using Interfaces	308	(4)
Creating a VB .NET Interface	309	(1)
Implementing More Than One Interface	310	(2)
Using Custom Exceptions	312	(7)
Defining LeasePaymentException	313	(2)
Throwing a Custom Exception	315	(1)
Testing the LeasePaymentException	315	(4)
Understanding the Object Class and Inheritance	319	(1)
Chapter Summary	320	(1)
Key Terms	321	(1)
Review Questions	322	(1)
Discussion Questions	323	(1)
Projects	323	(2)
Implementing Association Relationships	325	(45)
Identifying Association Relationships on Bradshaw Marina's Class Diagram	326	(2)
Associating VB .NET Classes in a One-to-One Relationship	328	(10)
Modifying the Customer Class	330	(4)
Modifying the Boat Class	334	(4)
Adding Functionality to the Boat Class	338	(6)
Associating Dock and Slips: A One-to-Many Association Relationship	344	(7)
Introducing the Dock Class	344	(2)
Associating the Slip Class with Dock	346	(2)
Testing the Dock and Slip Association Relationship	348	(3)
Adding the Boat and Customer Classes to the Slip Example	351	(6)
Creating and Using an Association Class---Lease	357	(10)
Chapter Summary	367	(1)
Review Questions	368	(1)
Discussion Questions	369	(1)
Projects	369	(1)
PART 3: Developing Graphical User Interface (GUI) Classes	370	(164)
VB .NET GUI Components Overview	371	(50)
Introducing the GUI Classes in VB .NET	372	(3)
Understanding the Code Generated by VB .NET	375	(7)
Exploring the FormDemo Program	375	(7)
Handling VB .NET Events	382	(1)
Working with Additional GUI Controls	383	(30)
Reviewing Forms, Buttons, and Labels	385	(3)
Using Text Boxes and Combo Boxes	388	(4)
Using Check Boxes and Radio Buttons	392	(3)
Using Group Boxes and Panels	395	(2)
Using List Boxes and Checked List Boxes	397	(4)
Using Tree Views and Tree Nodes	401	(3)
Using Date/Time Pickers	404	(3)
Using Tab Controls and Tab Pages	407	(3)
Using Main Menus and Menu Items	410	(3)
Chapter Summary	413	(1)
Key Terms	414	(1)
Review Questions	415	(3)
Discussion Questions	418	(1)
Projects	419	(2)
Using Multiple Forms with Problem Domain Classes	421	(40)
Developing a GUI Class That Interacts with a PD Class	422	(2)
Adding Variables to the Generated Code	422	(1)
Handling Events	423	(1)
Simulating Interaction with a Database	424	(4)
Creating an Array List of Customers	425	(1)
Handling Events	426	(2)
Developing a GUI Class That Interacts with Multiple PD Classes	428	(7)
Handling Events	431	(1)
Writing the ClearForm Method	431	(1)
Writing the btnAdd_Click Method	432	(3)
Navigating Multiple Forms in an Integrated System	435	(8)
Simulating a Data Access Class	436	(2)
Integrating Multiple Forms	438	(1)
Designing the Main Menu	439	(4)
Developing a GUI Class That Navigates a PD Association Relationship	443	(10)
Understanding the CustomerAndBoatData Class	444	(2)
Designing the GUI Sequence	446	(4)
Finding a Customer and Boat	450	(3)
Chapter Summary	453	(1)
Review Questions	454	(3)
Discussion Questions	457	(1)
Projects	458	(3)
Web Forms, HTML, and ASP.NET	461	(73)
Understanding Internet and Web Fundamentals	462	(7)
Static and Dynamic Web Pages	462	(2)
Setting Up an IIS Server	464	(4)
Working with Web Directories	468	(1)
Reviewing HTML Basics	469	(14)
Exploring HTML Documents	470	(4)
Working with Images and Hyperlinks	474	(9)
Using HTML Forms	483	(14)
Using Form Controls	484	(1)
Classic ASP Web Development	485	(12)
Using ASP.NET to Develop Web Pages	497	(3)
Separating Code from Content	497	(1)
Using HTML, HTML Server Controls, and ASP.NET Server Controls	498	(1)
Understanding the ASP.NET Page Event Life Cycle	499	(1)
Creating an ASP.NET Web Application	500	(5)
Creating an ASP.NET Survey Application	505	(22)
Using the Code-Behind Window	507	(4)
Creating the Results Web Page	511	(3)
Using ASP.NET Validation Controls	514	(1)
Adding Validation Controls to the Survey Web Page	515	(3)
Using ASP.NET with a PD Class	518	(5)
Moving Web Applications and Solving Web Problems	523	(4)
Chapter Summary	527	(1)
Key Terms	528	(1)
Review Questions	529	(2)
Discussion Questions	531	(1)
Projects	532	(2)
PART 4: Developing Data Access Classes	534	(134)
Introduction to Data Access Classes and Persistence	535	(68)
Examining VB .NET Input and Output	536	(20)
Sequential File Processing	537	(1)
General Format for StreamWriter and StreamReader	537	(5)
Adding Toolbars and Dialog Controls	542	(7)
Adding Dialogs to the Application	549	(7)
Making Objects Persistent	556	(2)
Designing a Data Access Class	558	(2)
Data Access Methods	558	(2)
Communicating with a Data Access Class	560	(17)
Finding a Customer	561	(1)
Adding a Customer	561	(1)
Changing a Customer	561	(1)
Deleting a Customer	561	(1)
Additional Problem Domain Methods	562	(1)
Implementing Persistence with a Sequential File	562	(7)
Testing CustomerDA for Sequential File Implementation	569	(5)
Implementing Persistence with Object Serialization	574	(3)
Using Relational Databases with VB .NET	577	(19)
Structured Query Language	578	(1)
Accessing a DBMS with VB .NET	579	(1)
VB .NET Database Access Classes	579	(2)
VB .NET and DBMS Example	581	(9)
Implementing Object Persistence with a Database	590	(5)
Testing CustomerDA for a Database Implementation	595	(1)
Chapter Summary	596	(1)
Key Terms	597	(1)
Review Questions	597	(3)
Discussion Questions	600	(1)
Projects	601	(2)
Creating More Complex Database Applications	603	(65)
Implementing a One-to-One Association in a Database Application	604	(28)
Understanding the CustomerAndBoat Database	606	(3)
Using SQL to Join Tables in the Database	609	(1)
Establishing a Common Connection to the Database	610	(1)
Modifying the Customer Class	611	(7)
Modifying the Boat Class to Work With BoatDA	618	(7)
Testing the New CustomerAndBoatDatabase Application	625	(7)
Implementing a One-to-Many Association in a Database Application	632	(11)
Understanding the Tables in DockAndSlipDatabase	632	(2)
Modifying the Dock and Slip Classes	634	(1)
Introducing the DockDA Class	635	(6)
Testing the DockAndSlipDatabase Application	641	(2)
Applying Parent-Child (Hierarchical) Dataset Relationships	643	(4)
Implementing an Association Class in a Database Application	647	(16)
Understanding the Tables in CustomerLeaseSlipDatabase	647	(1)
Establishing a Connection to CustomerLeaseSlipDatabase	648	(1)
Modifying the Customer Class	648	(7)
Introducing the SlipDA Class	655	(1)
Introducing the AnnualLeaseDA Class	656	(4)
Testing the CustomerLeaseSlip Database Application	660	(3)
Chapter Summary	663	(1)
Key Terms	664	(1)
Review Questions	665	(1)
Discussion Questions	666	(1)
Projects	666	(2)
PART 5: Deploying the Three-Tier Application	668	(107)
Assembling a Three-Tier Windows Application	669	(36)
Reviewing Three-Tier Design	670	(3)
Three-Tier Design and the Development Process	671	(2)
Combining a PD Class, a DA Class, and a GUI	673	(12)
Reviewing the Customer Problem Domain Class	674	(2)
Reviewing the Customer Data Access Class	676	(4)
Updating the FindCustomer GUI	680	(5)
Using Multiple GUIs and Adding an Instance to the Database	685	(4)
Reviewing the MainMenu GUI	686	(1)
Reviewing the AddCustomer GUI	687	(1)
Updating the FindCustomer GUI	688	(1)
Using GUIs with Multiple Problem Domain Classes	689	(11)
Reviewing the Customer and Boat PD and DA Classes From Chapter 14	690	(1)
Modifying the MainMenu GUI	691	(1)
Modifying the FindCustomer GUI	692	(2)
Reviewing the AddCustomer GUI from Chapter 11	694	(2)
Modifying the AddBoat GUI	696	(4)
Chapter Summary	700	(1)
Review Questions	701	(1)
Discussion Questions	702	(1)
Projects	703	(2)
Assembling a Three-Tier Web Form Application	705	(70)
Understanding the Concept of State for Web Applications	706	(10)
Maintaining State	706	(1)
Understanding Application State and the Application Object	706	(5)
Understanding Session State and the Session Object	711	(2)
Using Cookies	713	(2)
Using the ASP.NET Session State Control	715	(1)
Creating an ASP.NET User Control	716	(5)
Using Data Binding Technology	721	(13)
Binding Data to a Drop-Down List	721	(3)
Understanding the DataGrid Control	724	(10)
Developing a Web Application for Bradshaw Marina	734	(21)
Bradshaw Marina Web Site Design	735	(1)
Designing the Bradshaw Marina Home Page	736	(3)
Examining the Code for the Default Web Form	739	(8)
Designing the AddCustomerBoat Web Form	747	(5)
Designing the Startup Web Form	752	(2)
Designing the AboutBradshawMarina Web Form	754	(1)
Introduction to XML and Web Services	755	(15)
XML Example Application	757	(3)
Understanding Web Services	760	(2)
Developing a Web Service for Bradshaw Marina	762	(8)
Chapter Summary	770	(1)
Key Terms	771	(1)
Review Questions	771	(1)
Discussion Questions	772	(1)
Projects	773	(2)
Glossary	775	(10)
Index	785