Visual Basic^®.NET Programming

by Harold Davis

• ISBN13: 9780470107867
• ISBN10: 0470107863
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-07-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

With the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB is now a complete object-oriented language, letting programmers access the full power of the Windows platform while enabling them to build reliable and robust web solutions. It doesn't matter if you're new to programming or just to VB.NET, Visual Basic .NET Programming gets you up and running with the new version and offers a comprehensive introduction to Windows and web application development. From language fundamentals to ADO.NET, XML, and Web Services, Harold Davis's thoughtful approach emphasizes meaningful tasks that tie in with VB.NET's principal strengths. For example, you'll learn to build a Web Service, implement XML support, and use object-oriented techniques-without getting mired in theory but also without sacrificing the understanding you need to apply your skills in new situations. Much of the book is devoted to Windows application development, covering new ways to program standard elements, as well as emphasizing Visual Basic's new programming features. Want to build a desktop program with an oval interface? Want to create robust class libraries, components, and controls? Implement printing as a program feature? Start and stop a service? Every chapter provides solid examples that will help you learn the language and, more importantly, create effective applications with it.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding Visual Basic .NET

Introducing Projects, Forms, and Buttons

Building a User Interface

Working with Windows Form Properties

Events and the Life Cycle of Forms

Working with Form Methods and Modules

Working with Windows Forms Controls

Adding StatusBars, ToolBars, ToolTips, and Tabbed Dialogs

Working with Common Dialogs

Using Timers, EventLogs, and ServiceControllers

Creating Menus

Printing from an Application

Errors, Exceptions, and Debugging

Using the Object Browser

Object-Oriented Programming in VB .NET

Creating Windows Controls

Working with Data and ADO.NET

Working with XML

Building ASP.NET Web Applications

Deploying Applications

Using VB .NET?s Help System

Migrating Applications from VB6 to VB .NET

Key Syntax Differences Between VB6 and VB .NET

VB .NET Keywords

Selected VB .NET Namespaces and Classes

Index

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