Mastering Visual Basic .NET

Subject: Mastering Visual Basic .NET Thu May 28, 2009 8:53 pm

With the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes:
* Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls
* Building dynamic forms
* Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTables
* Persisting objects to disk files
* Handling graphics and printing
* Achieving robustness via structured exception handling and debugging
* Developing your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritance
* Building custom Windows controls
* Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items
* Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applications
* Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET
* Facilitating database programming with the visual database tools
* Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controls
* Designing web applications to access databases
* Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls
* Building XML web services to use with Windows and web applications
* Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniques

download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/6346143/0782128777.rar