The introduction of
VB.NET has sent many
Visual Basic gurus
back to the drawing board!
VB.NET introduces a
new set of
standards, protocols, and syntax that previous users of
Visual Basic will need to
learn to regain their guru status
and be positioned to create enterprise-critical
applications.
VB.NET Developer's Guide will help you master
VB.NET!
Contents
1. Examine the New IDE
Explore the new functionality of the Integrated
Development Environment (IDE).
2. Learn the .NET Framework
Learn about the .NET components such as base classes,
system objects, assemblys, and Microsoft Intermediate
Language (MSIL).
3. Install and Configure Visual Studio .NET
Learn the three phases for installing Visual Studio
.NET.
4. Master the Common Language Runtime (CLR)
Develop "managed code" that allows your code to take full
advantage of the .NET Framework.
5. Learn Advanced VB.NET Programming
Concepts
See what concepts are new to VB, including delegates, the
System.IO class, and various namespaces.
6. Create Windows Forms
Create custom Windows components and use the Windows Forms
Class Viewer and ActiveX Control Importer.
7. Use the ADO.NET Architecture and the XML Schema
Definition Tool
Leverage XML within the .NET Framework and gain
interoperability between disparate systems on different
platforms.
8. Develop Web Applications
Use Internet Protocols to access Web Services.
9. The VB.NET Wallet CD
The CD comes with all the source code from the book,
including complete applications for performing a simple
draw command and for using C# classes.
10. Register for Your 1 Year Upgrade
The Syngress Solutions upgrade plan protects you from
content obsolescence and provides monthly mailings,
whitepapers, and more!