Ever since Visual Basic was merged into .NET, it's become the core
language for creating business applications with Windows. The latest
version, VB 2008, is even more useful -- and provides even more
incentive for migrating from VB 6. All it lacks is a good book on how
to harness its power. Programming Visual Basic 2008 fills the void.
Written in a lively and engaging style by a developer who's grown up
with Visual Basic, including both VB 6 and VB .NET, this hands-on guide
addresses the core topics of the new VB, from basic to complex, with
plenty of code examples. Programming Visual Basic 2008 also examines
.NET programming from the application level with a chapter-by-chapter
plan for developing, documenting, and deploying a full data-driven
application. You learn, step-by-step, how to build and deploy a library
management system, complete with patron, inventory, and barcode
support. The book's broad range of topics include: VB language and its
syntax An overview of the .NET Framework Object-oriented development in
VB and .NET Generic objects, collections, and nullable types Design and
management of software projects Integrating desktop features with
Windows Forms Database design with SQL Server 2008 Database interface
design with ADO.NET The new LINQ feature, and how to use it within VB
and .NET Embedding XML within application source code Encryption and
authentication in .NET Interacting with data stored in files and
directories Web development using ASP.NET Deploying an application to a
user's workstation And much more Programming Visual Basic 2008 is ideal
for VB 6 programmers who are ready to move to .NET, as well as VB.NET
programmers who wish to improve their project-focusedsoftware
development skills. Programming novices and developers coming from
other languages will find the book valuable because of its language
instruction and project design knowledge. Once you finish the book, you
will have a firm grasp of VB 2008's core concepts and language
elements, and understand how to build VB projects as they were intended
-- as complete, cohesive solutions.
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