Mastering Visual Basic .NET
Petroutsos, EvangelosWith the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time.
Written by the author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes:
Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls
Building dynamic forms
Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTables
Persisting objects to disk files
Handling graphics and printing
Achieving robustness via structured exception handling and debugging
Developing your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritance
Building custom Windows controls
Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items
Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applications
Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET
Facilitating database programming with the visual database tools
Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controls
Designing web applications to access databases
Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls
Building XML web services to use with Windows and web applications
Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniques
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.