# Paperback: 799 pages
# Publisher: Wrox; 4Rev Ed edition (November 7, 2005)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0764574019
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
# Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds.
After a brief introduction to Visual Studio 2005 and the .Net Framework, the expert authors introduce readers to the fundamentals of the Visual Basic 2005 language
End-of-chapter exercises help readers to quickly learn to build rich and professional-looking applications for Microsoft Windows, intranets and the Internet, and mobile devices
Offers thorough coverage of the new Visual Studio 2005 tools and features
Covers object-oriented programming, creating custom controls, working with databases, creating menus, and working with graphics
Addresses building class libraries, Web services and .NET remoting, and deploying applications
What is this book about?
This book is intended to be an introduction to programming using VB.NET and a precursor to other titles that will discuss more advanced topics. Beginning VB.NET 2005, shows you how to get up and running with Visual Basic.NET 2005 or the Visual Studio.NET 2005 IDE. It also discusses what the .NET Framework is and why it is important. You then learn how to use loops and branching structures for good decision-making. The book also includes information on how to use menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, and other controls in Windows programs. Explanation of object-oriented programming concepts and theory are included to give the reader an understanding of its benefits.
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