Are you ready to take your applications to the next level by
harnessing all of Visual Basic 2005''s unmatched tools for
programming, debugging, and refactoring code? In this hands-on
book, I''ll share with you proven techniques for developing even
the most complex Visual Basic applications. I include expert tips
on modeling, user interface design, and testing so that you can
master the advanced features of this language.
I''ll first take you through the design activities that are
necessary before Visual Basic development can begin. Next I''ll
describe the various writing tools that you''ll be able to use to
make programming easier and less error-prone. I then focus on
various ways to make writing code more effective and cover
sophisticated techniques for handling particular tasks. This
approach will help you quickly develop and maintain your own
amazingly powerful applications.
What you will learn from this book
- How to add scripting, reflection, and advanced printing to your
applications
- Ways to write add-ins for the VB 2005 development
environment
- How to build custom controls by using UserControl, subclassing,
and by using from-scratch methods
- Tips for making development and maintenance of apps easier
- How to utilize advanced debugging and testing techniques
- How to use the new Visual Basic 2005 threading tools
Who this book is for
This book is for advanced Visual Basic programmers who already
have experience with Visual Basic 2005 and are comfortable with the
language.
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