Visual Basic .NET Programming (Paperback)

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.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Visual Basic .NET
Chapter 2: Introducing Projects,Forms,and Buttons
Chapter 3: Building a User Interface
Chapter 4: Working with Windows Form Properties
Chapter 5: Events and the Life Cycle of Forms
Chapter 6: Working with Form Methods and Modules
Chapter 7: Working with Windows Forms Controls
Chapter 8: Adding StatusBars,ToolBars,ToolTips,and Tabbed Dialogs
Chapter 9: Working with Common Dialogs
Chapter 10: Using Timers,EventLogs,and ServiceControllers
Chapter 11: Creating Menus
Chapter 12: Printing from an Application
Chapter 13: Errors,Exceptions,and Debugging
Chapter 14: Using the Object Browser
Chapter 15: Object-Oriented Programming in VB .NET
Chapter 16: Creating Windows Controls
Chapter 17: Working with Data and ADO.NET
Chapter 18: Working with XML
Chapter 19: Building ASP.NET Web Applications
Chapter 20: Deploying Applications
Appendix A: Using VB .NET 's Help System
Appendix B: Migrating Applications from VB6 to VB .NET
Appendix C: Key Syntax Differences Between VB6 and VB .NET
Appendix D: VB .NET Keywords
Appendix E: Selected VB .NET Namespaces and Classes
Index