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Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2010 Step by Step

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic® 2010. Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic® 2010-one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows® and the Web. Discover how to:Work in the Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Master essential techniques-from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes Create professional-looking UIs; add visual effects and print support Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool Use Microsoft® ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls Debug your programs and handle run-time errors Use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft® .NET Framework A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual Basic 2012 for Windows, Web, Office, and Database Applications: Comprehensive

MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 2012: COMPREHENSIVE teaches the essentials of computer programming using the latest Visual Basic programming language, Visual Basic 2012.

Microsoft Visual Basic 2013 Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual Basic fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual Basic 2013. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual Basic 2013, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Master essential Visual Basic programming techniques Begin building apps for Windows Store, Windows Phone 8, and ASP.NET Design apps using XAML markup, touch input, and live tiles Tackle advanced language concepts, such as polymorphism Manage data sources including XML documents and web data Create a Windows Phone 8 app that manages key lifecycle events

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2015 for Windows®, Web, Windows® Store, and Database Applications: Comprehensive

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Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0: Introduction to Programming

With Hands-on, step-by-step activities this textbook guides students through the nuts and bolts of Visual Basic programming. This textbook also features extensive end-of-chapter exercises to provide essential reinforcement and practice.

Microsoft Visual Basic Basics

Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET Language Reference

Here's official documentation for the Visual Basic® .NET language, including descriptions of all language elements from A to Z. This LANGUAGE REFERENCE is taken from the electronic product documentation for Visual Basic .NET. In its printed form, this material is portable, easy to use, and easy to browse--a comprehensive alternative to the substantial online help system in Visual Basic .NET Standard software. Get the details you need on language and run-time elements, including: Attributes Constants and enumerations Data types Directives Functions Keywords Methods Objects Operators Properties Statements

Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET Programmer's Cookbook

Next time you hit the wall with a tough Visual Basic .NET problem, get the code behind the solution--and solve it the right way. This PROGRAMMER'S COOKBOOK provides at-a-glance reference to hundreds of Visual Basic .NET programming scenarios using a concise, problem/solution format. The book's organized so you can quickly zero in on the topics and answers you need--with practical examples, code snippets, best practices, and undocumented secrets that get the job done. No half-baked solutions. Get expert code from expert developers. Get hundreds of recipes covering every application type--from Microsoft Windows to Web pages, Web services, remote components, and Windows services. Learn when to use lower-level Win32 APIs and COM components vs. the Microsoft .NET Framework Discover practical ways to deal with XML data and handle data binding with Microsoft ADO.NET. Build object-oriented components from scratch to access FTP sites, contact POP mail servers, and work with vectors, fractions, and complex numbers. Extend the reach of your Windows applications with WMI and use JavaScript to enhance Web pages. Tackle advanced techniques for multithreading, .NET Remoting, reflection, and cryptography. Uncover free third-party components to read zip files, write PDF documents, show menus in Microsoft ASP.NET, and more. Get all the book's code recipes on line.

Microsoft Visual Basic Programming Projects: Activities Workbook

Microsoft Visual Basic Programming Projects is an ideal workbook to supplement any Visual Basic text book. Featuring multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, short answer, matching, and project activities, this workbook is the perfect tool for students to practice important Visual Basic programming topics and techniques.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

Build a software program--such as your own Web browser or weather-reporting application--without any programming experience! Featuring learn-by-doing projects and plenty of visual examples, this hands-on book is your quick start to creating applications for Microsoft Windows. Have fun as you discover how to: Design a rich user interface with easy-to-use tools "Drag and drop" text boxes, buttons, and other controls into your application Add database and reporting capabilities Exploit features that reduce the amount of code you write Find and fix any bugs Roll-out and share your application CD Includes: Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Step by Step

Teach yourself Visual C# 2005 fundamentals--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the guidance you need to start creating programs and components in C#! Discover how to: Work in the Visual Studio 2005 development environment Declare variables, call methods, and create operators Construct statements to selectively or repeatedly run your code Catch and handle exception errors Use object-oriented concepts to declare classes and objects Write destructors to clean up unneeded code and help manage resources Create reusable components, such as properties, indexers, and events Define types and parameters for generics and generalized classes Use Windows Forms to create user interfaces complete with user controls Access data sources using Microsoft ADO.NET Construct Web Forms that display large volumes of data Validate user input with Microsoft ASP.NET controls Write, test, and deploy Web services CD features all practice exercises. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

In this lively, eye-opening, hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition. Featuring a full edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project--a desktop weather-reporting application--from start to finish. You'll get an introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual C# Express Edition to work right away--creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008 Step by Step

Get the hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning the latest enhancements in Microsoft Visual C# 2008. Visual C#, one of the tools in Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008, is a modern programming language designed to deliver a productive environment for creating business frameworks and reusable object-oriented components. Whether you're a beginning programmer or new to the Visual C# programming language, you'll learn how to use the fundamental features of Visual Studio 2008 and gain a basic understanding of the latest enhancement of the Visual C# language. You'll work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises, get started creating components and working Windows® applications, and build your knowledge as you start creating your first Visual C#-based applications. You'll also explore how to create data management and Web-based applications. In each chapter, work through learn-by-doing exercises that demonstrate how, when, and why to use the many features of the Visual C# rapid application development environment. Includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via OReilly Medias Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit OReillys web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2010 Step by Step

Teach yourself Visual C# 2010-one step at a time. Ideal for developers with fundamental programming skills, this practical tutorial features learn-by-doing exercises that demonstrate how, when, and why to use the features of the C# rapid application development environment. You'll learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio® 2010 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0; develop a solid, fundamental understanding of C# language features; and then get to work creating actual components and working applications for the Windows® operating system. You'll also delve into data management technologies and Web-based applications.

Microsoft® Visual C#™ .NET Language Reference

Here's official documentation for the Microsoft® Visual C#® .NET language, including descriptions of all major features. This LANGUAGE REFERENCE is taken from Microsoft's electronic product documentation for Visual C# .NET. In its printed form, this material is portable, easy to use, and easy to browse--a comprehensive alternative to the substantial online help system in Visual C# .NET Standard software. Get the technical details you need to work with: Types Modifiers Statements Method parameters Namespaces Operator keywords Conversion keywords Access keywords Literal keywords XML documentation Attributes Preprocessor directives

Microsoft® Visual C++® .NET Language Reference

Here's official documentation for the Visual C++® .NET language, including descriptions of all major language elements. This LANGUAGE REFERENCE is taken from Microsoft's electronic product documentation for Visual C++ .NET. In its printed form, this material is portable, easy to use, and easy to browse--a comprehensive alternative to the substantial online help system in Visual C++ .NET. Get the technical details you need to work with: Keywords Modifiers Statements Operators Attributes Declarations Namespaces Abstract Declarators Initializers Classes, Structures, and Unions Managed Extensions Keywords Compiler Options Linker Options LINK Input and Output Files

Microsoft® Visual C# 2012: An Introduction to Object-oriented Programming, Fifth Edition

Develop the strong programming skills in Visual C# you need for success with Farrell's MICROSOFT VISUAL C# 2012: AN INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, 5E. Engaging examples and a straightforward approach help readers establish solid skills in both structured and object-oriented programming, introducing critical principles and techniques that are easily transferrable to other programming languages. This edition incorporates the most recent versions of both C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with approachable "You Do It" sections, Video Lessons for each chapter, and a variety of new debugging exercises, programming exercises, and case studies to keep readers actively involved.

Microsoft Visual C# 2013 Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual C# fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual C# 2013. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C# 2013, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Create and debug C# applications in Visual Studio 2013 Work with variables, identifiers, statements, operators, and methods Create interfaces and define abstract classes Write robust code that can catch and handle exceptions Display and edit data using data binding with Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Respond to user input and touchscreen gestures Handle events arising from multiple sources Develop your first Windows 8.1 apps

Microsoft Visual C# 2013 Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual C# fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual C# 2013. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C# 2013, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Create and debug C# applications in Visual Studio 2013 Work with variables, identifiers, statements, operators, and methods Create interfaces and define abstract classes Write robust code that can catch and handle exceptions Display and edit data using data binding with Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Respond to user input and touchscreen gestures Handle events arising from multiple sources Develop your first Windows 8.1 apps

Microsoft Visual C++/CLI Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual C++/CLI fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft Visual C++/CLI language. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C++, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Write and debug object-oriented C++ programs in Visual Studio 2012 Utilize the various features of the C++/CLI language Make use of the Microsoft .NET Framework Class Library Create a simple Windows Store app Use .NET features such as properties, delegates and events Access data from disparate sources using ADO.NET Create and consume web services using Windows Communication Foundation Work effectively with legacy code and COM

Microsoft Visual C++ Windows Applications by Example

The book is ideal for programmers who have worked with C++ or other Windows-based programming languages. It provides developers with everything they need to build complex desktop applications using C++. If you have already learned the C++ language, and want to take your programming to the next level, then this book is ideal for you.

Microsoft® Visual J#™ .NET (Core Reference)

Leverage your Java skills and learn how to create powerful Windows® applications and high-performance, distributed applications with Microsoft® Visual J#® .NET in this comprehensive tutorial and reference. Presented in an easy-to-browse format, this erudite book provides the authoritative technical details you need to leverage Visual J# .NET and the richness of the Microsoft .NET Framework to build scalable, enterprise-level applications. You'll examine the architecture of .NET, find out how to process data with Visual J# .NET, see how to create XML Web services, and discover how to build multithreaded applications that span the local area network. You'll also look at the key topics for building applications that use Windows features and services and find out how to provide a global reach to your applications via the Internet. Topics covered include: The challenge of n-tier development The .NET platform Java and the common language runtime Graphical user interfaces Processing XML Transforming XML Microsoft ADO.NET Multithreading with .NET Basic network programming Serializing objects .NET remoting Using message queues Integrating with unmanaged components Serviced components and COM+ Writing Windows services Microsoft ASP.NET--a better ASP Building a Web service Creating a Web service client INCLUDES SAMPLE CODE ON THE WEB! Sample code available at the Companion Content link on this page

Microsoft Visual J# .NET

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Microsoft Visual Studio LightSwitch Business Application Development

The book is designed to introduce the various components and funtionalities of LightSwitch. This book will appeal to LightSwitch self-starters, as most of the examples are complete--not just snippets--with extensive screenshots. The chapters progress from downloading software to deploying applications in a logical sequence. This book is for developers who are beginning to use Visual Studio LightSwitch. Small business houses should be able get a jump start on using LightSwitch. The book does not assume prior knowledge of Visual Studio LightSwitch but exposure to SQL Server, Silverlight, and Microsoft IDEs such as Visual Studio (any version) will be of great help. The book should be useful to both Visual Basic and C# programmers.

Microsoft® Visual Studio® Tips

Unlock the secrets of Visual Studio--learning hundreds of tips and shortcuts for optimizing the editor, search, navigation, windows layouts, and other capabilities. As a member of the Visual Studio Core Team, the author analyzed nearly every feature in the core environment--unearthing the tips and tweaks that streamline work and maximize efficiency. Get practical insights into how IDE features work, and how to quickly adapt them for any programming language. Accelerate your productivity with Sara's Top Six Tips--and hundreds more: Avoid accidentally copying blank lines Select only vertical columns of code Cycle through the clipboard to paste multiple elements Use incremental search to find what you are typing Increase your overall environment font size Use tracepoints to log the contents of a variable