Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2008
If you want to learn Visual Basic 2008 so you can create
powerful, database-driven applications, then this is the book for
you. It walks you through this robust programming language and
shows you how to build a variety of different Windows® applications
and web services. Along the way you''ll discover how to utilize
object-oriented techniques as well as create your own business
objects and Windows controls.
After a brief introduction to Visual Studio® 2008 and the .NET
3.5 Framework, you''ll explore the fundamentals of the Visual Basic
language. Exercises at the end of each chapter provide you with a
deeper understanding of how to use these features to build rich and
professional-looking applications for Microsoft Windows, intranet
and Internet use, and mobile devices. The concepts covered are
invaluable and will take your Visual Basic development skills to
the next level.
What you will learn from this book
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All about the features of Visual Studio 2008 and Windows
programming
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Techniques for incorporating error handling in your
application
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How to create and use Windows Forms controls
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Strategies for accessing databases using Microsoft Access® and
Visual Basic 2008
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Tips for incorporating XML in Visual Basic 2008
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How to write applications for mobile devices using Windows
Presentation Foundation
Who this book is for
This book is for beginning programmers who have chosen to start
with Visual Basic 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Framework.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make
learning programming languages and technologies easier than you
think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you
through all the techniques involved.