Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library is the definitive guide every Visual Basic .NET developer needs to understand the capabilities of .NET namespaces and increase productivity inside the .NET framework. Lars Powersand Mike Snell have provided a comprehensive book that details the capabilities of the key namespaces, and then explains how to leverage them by extension or reference to create applications ranging from simple to complex. Each chapter provides a brief introduction to the selected technology, followed by detailed suggestions, reference material, and a sample application that illustrates common programming tasks using the classes, interfaces, delegates, and events of a specific .NET namespace. This book answers the primary questions that VB .NET developers will face as they start developing code in the .NET environment, including: What does the .NET class library provide me in terms of re-usable code? Are there .NET structures available that I can use to accomplish a specific task? How do I go about interfacing with the .NET framework through my code? Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library is acomprehensive guide as you learn how to use the .NET Framework classes, then it will become a trusted reference as your experience and needs grow in the world of .NET.

Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .Net Framework Class Library

Computers & Technology

Snell, Mike

Powers, Lars

Programming

Sams.

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<li>Work Item Tracking </li>
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Unleashed

Web Development & Design

Sams Publishing

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Unleashed

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Microsoft Visual Studio: 2012 Unleashed

Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 empowers you to write next-generation applications for any modern environment: mobile, web, cloud, universal Windows 10/8.x, database, and beyond. This end-to-end deep dive will help working developers squeeze maximum productivity out of Microsoft’s powerful new toolset. The authors combine authoritative and detailed information about Microsoft’s latest IDE, with extensive insights and best practices drawn from decades of development experience. Developers will quickly get comfortable with Visual Studio 2015’s updated interface, master its new capabilities, leverage its extensive new support for open standards, and discover multiple opportunities to leverage its .NET 4.6 platform and language improvements. By focusing entirely on Visual Studio 2015 Professional, the authors go deeper into Microsoft’s core product than ever before. You’ll find expert coverage of everything from debugging through deploying to Azure, IDE extension and automation through cross-platform mobile development. Throughout, this book’s focus is relentlessly practical: how to apply Microsoft’s tools to build better software, faster. Detailed information on how to... <ul>
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<li> Develop robust cross-platform mobile apps for Windows, iOS, and Android using Apache Cordova templates for Visual Studio </li>
<li> Use the new ASP.NET 5 to build modern web solutions that run on Windows, Mac, or Linux </li>
<li> Develop Single Page Applications (SPAs) based on HTML5 and rich client-side JavaScript frameworks such as Knockout, AngularJS, Bootstrap, and more </li>
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<li> Streamline data development across multiple platforms with Entity Framework 7 </li>
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Unleashed

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MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-548): Designing and Developing Windows®-Based Applications Using the Microsoft® .NET Framework

Johnson, Bruce

Morgan, Sara

Wildermuth, Shawn

Lanham, Brian C.

Certification

Microsoft Press

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-515—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you’ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. 
 Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: 
<ul>
<li>Program a new application; add and configure server controls</li> <li>Manage data input, user state, and security</li> <li>Implement data source controls and data-bound controls</li> <li>Use AJAX-enabled forms and scripts</li> <li>Create and consume XML Web services and WFC services</li> <li>Design for accessibility, globalization, and mobility</li> <li>Debug, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications</li> </ul>
 Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-515): Web Applications Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4

Northrup, Tony

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