Microsoft Visual Basic .Net Step by Step--Version 2003

Description: 25-Word Description Teach yourself Visual Basic .NET 2003 and start developing Microsoft .NET-connected applications--one step at a time. Master core skills and exploit powerful new rapid application development, object-oriented programming, and data access capabilities. 75-Word Description Teach yourself Visual Basic .NET 2003 and begin developing applications and services for Microsoft .NET--one step at a time. Popular author and Visual Basic expert Michael Halvorson guides you through core Visual Basic .NET capabilities, providing a wealth of optimization tips, real-world advice, and instructive code examples. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace--choosing exactly the chapters, lessons, and exercises appropriate to your skill level. Topics include Toolbox controls, menus, and dialog boxes; methods in the .NET Framework version 1.1 class libraries; debugging; structured error handling; data management; inheritance; automating Microsoft Office; integration with Microsoft Windows .NET Server 2003, Windows(R) Forms; Web Forms; graphics and animation; Microsoft ADO.NET; and application deployment. You'll also learn how to upgrade Visual Basic 6-based applications faster using the Upgrade Notes sidebars, a special upgrading index, and practical advice about the Visual Basic .NET Upgrade Wizard. Positioning Statement: Your hands-on, self-study guide for building applications and services with Visual Basic .NET Version 2003