Mastering Visual Basic .NET (PDF)

VB Programmers: Get in Step with .NETWith the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends itstraditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen ofthe object-oriented programming, letting you access the full powerof the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author ofthe best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-newedition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to.NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, andhandy reference information, its coverage includes:* Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls* Building dynamic forms* Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists andHashTables* Persisting objects to disk files* Handling graphics and printing* Achieving robustness via structured exception handling anddebugging* Developing your own classes and extending existing ones viainheritance* Building custom Windows controls* Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items* Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributedapplications* Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET* Facilitating database programming with the visual databasetools* Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich webcontrols* Designing web applications to access databases* Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls* Building XML web services to use with Windows and webapplications* Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface andpowerful recursive programming techniquesNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.