Special Edition Using Visual Basic.NET

Microsoft's .NET initiative created drastic changes in the Visual Studio line of products, and as a result a lot of Visual Basic developers feel like they are beginners all over again. Special Edition Using Visual Basic.NET will offer in-depth explorations of new features so that both experienced programmers and novices will feel comfortable making the transition to .NET. Although a major portion of the book is devoted to Internet applications, the book covers more general topics than many other books. Features of Visual Basic that will be explained include database access, controls, and best coding and practices. These features will be explored in detail, with extensive use of example programs and screen captures

Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. GETTING STARTED WITH VISUAL BASIC .NET.

1: Introduction to Visual Basic .NET.
2: Creating Your First Windows Application.
3: Creating Your First Web Application.
4: Understanding the Development Environment.
5: Visual Basic Building Blocks.

II. VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS.

6: Storing Information in Variables.
7: Controlling the Flow of Your Program.
8: Managing Program Tasks with Procedures.
9: Creating Code Components.

III. BUILDING WINDOWS APPLICATIONS.

10: Understanding Windows Forms.
11: Fundamental Controls.
12: Advanced Controls.
13: Using Dialog Boxes.
14: Designing an Effective User Interface.
15: Multiple Document Interface Applications.
16: Creating Your Own Windows Controls.

IV. WORKING WITH THE WEB.

17: Using Active Server Pages.NET.
18: Web Applications and Services.
19: Web Controls.

V. VISUAL BASIC AND DATABASES.

20: Database Basics.
21: ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).
22: Using ADO.NET.
23: Creating and Using Reports.

VI. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TOPICS.

24: Working with Files.
25: Interacting with Other Applications.
26: Debugging and Performance Tuning.
27: Writing a Pocket PC Application.

VII. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Packaging Your Applications. 
Appendix B: Tips on Conversion from VB6.
Index.