Learn to build custom Office applications with this new Microsoft development tool Designed to attract both VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and Visual Studio developers, VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office) is a Visual Studio add-in that makes it easy to create custom Office applications. This book shows developers step by step how to work with VSTO tools to create real-world applications for Word, Outlook, and Excel. <ul>
<li>VSTO enables developers to easily create custom applications for Microsoft Office</li> <li>In the fun and friendly For Dummies style, this book explains how to build effective user interfaces and integrate VSTO applications with Sharepoint and other Microsoft server products</li> <li>All code is presented in Visual Basic, making the book accessible to both VB and VBA programmers</li> </ul>
VSTO For Dummies will get you up and running with this exciting technology quickly and easily.

VSTO For Dummies

Computers & Technology

Jausovec, Peter

Sempf, Bill

Programming

For Dummies

You can get there Where do you want to go? You might already be working in the information technology field and may be looking to expand your skills. You might be setting out on a new career path. Or, you might want to learn more about exciting opportunities in computer programming. Wherever you want to go, Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn the fundamental concepts of programming with Visual Basic, it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and in the real world. The book's brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies. With this book, you will be able to: * Understand the fundamentals of programming using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, from the ground up * Break down what a program should do into steps and write code that describes those steps to the compiler * Use variables, constants, and operators to store and perform operations on data within a program * Save time with reusable code * Use arrays and collections to manage lists of data * Design an effective, easy-to-use user interface * Apply object-oriented programming to build your own classes and use them in your projects * Access relational data in an application * Read data from and write data to files using Visual Basic * Debug and handle exceptions in an application * Deploy an application * Build a Web application with Visual Basic, ASP.Net, and HTML. Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals Not every student is on the same path, but every student wants to succeed. The Information Technology series in the new Wiley Pathways imprint helps you achieve your goals. The books in this series--Introduction to Databases, Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic, Introduction to Operating Systems, Networking Basics, Windows Network Administration, Network Security Fundamentals, and PC Hardware Essentials--offer a coordinated information technology curriculum. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways

Wiley Pathways Introduction to Programming using Visual Basic

Keogh, Jim

STEPHENS, ROD

Petroutsos, Evangelos

Newsome, Bryan

Willis, Thearon

McKeown, Patrick G.

wiley

Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you’re new to programming, it’s a great place to start. Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies is the fun and easy way to begin creating applications right away while you get the hang of using the Visual Studio environment. Soon you’ll be building all sorts of useful stuff with VB 2008! 
This step-by-step guide walks you through a logical series of tasks that build your skills as you get comfortable with .Net terminology, theory, tools, and design principles. You’ll learn how to build an application in four different architectural styles, and you’ll find out how to make your programs validate input and output, make decisions, and protect themselves from security threats. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Install the Visual Studio environment</li> <li>Write a VB program</li> <li>Use Web forms, Windows forms, and Web services</li> <li>Establish good programming practices</li> <li>Create class libraries</li> <li>Write secure applications</li> <li>Debug your applications</li> <li>Work with strings and “if-then” statements</li> <li>Iterate with counted and nested loops</li> <li>Pass arguments and get return values</li> <li>Access data with VB.NET</li> <li>Work with the file system using VB</li> </ul>
You’ll also find great tips for working with the VB user interface, using VB.NET in C# programming, troubleshooting your VB programs, taking your programming to the next level, and more! Once you get your hands on Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies, you’ll be programming like a genius in no time!

Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies

Programming Languages

What is this book about? .NET is designed to provide a new environment within which you can develop almost any application to run on Windows (and possibly in the future on other platforms). Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is likely to be a very popular development tool for use with this framework. VB.NET is a .NET compliant language and, as such, has (except for legacy reasons) almost identical technical functionality as the new C# language and Managed Extensions for C++. Using VB.NET, you can develop a dynamic Web page, a component of a distributed application, a database access component, or a classic Windows desktop application. In order to incorporate Visual Basic into the .NET Framework, a number of new features have been added to it. In fact, the changes are so extensive that VB.NET should be viewed as a new language rather than simply as Visual Basic 7. However, these changes were necessary to give developers the features that they have been asking for: true object orientated programming, easier deployment, better interoperability, and a cohesive environment in which to develop applications. What does this book cover? In this book, we cover VB.NET virtually from start to finish: We begin by looking at the .NET Framework, and end by looking at best practices for deploying .NET applications. In between, we look at everything from database access to integration with other technologies such as XML, along with investigating the new features in detail. You will see that VB.NET has emerged as a powerful yet easy to use language that will allow you to target the Internet just as easily as the desktop. This book explains the underlying philosophy and design of the .NET Framework and Common Language Runtime (CLR) and explains the differences between Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic .NET. You will learn how to  Develop applications and components using Visual Studio .NET Effectively apply inheritance and interfaces when designing objects and components Organize your code using namespaces Handle errors using the Try...Catch...Finally structure Access data using ADO.NET and bind controls to the underlying data sources Create Windows applications and custom Windows controls Interoperate with COM and ActiveX components Create transactional and queuing components Use .NET Remoting to send serialized objects between clients and servers Create Windows Services Use VB.NET to access information on the Web Create and consume Web Services Secure your applications and code using the tools provided in the .NET Framework SDK Arrange your applications and libraries in assemblies and deploy them using Visual Studio .NET  Who is this book for? This book is aimed at experienced Visual Basic developers who want to make the transition to VB.NET. What do you need to use this book? Although it is possible to create VB.NET applications using the command lines tools contained in the .NET Framework SDK, you will need Visual Studio .NET (Professional or higher), which includes the .NET Framework SDK, to use this book to the full. Here are some additional notes on what you may need:  Some chapters make use of SQL Server 2000. However, you can also run the example code using MSDE (Microsoft Data Engine), which ships with Visual Studio .NET. Several chapters make use of Internet Information Services (IIS). IIS ships with Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP, although it is not installed by default. Chapter 18 makes use of MSMQ to work with queued transactions. MSMQ ships with Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP, although it is not installed by default.

Professional VB.NET

Lhotka, Rockford

McCarthy, Tim

Sheldon, Bill

Hollis, Billy

Reynolds, Matthew

Case, Richard

Blair, Richard

Barwell, Fred

Crossland, Jonathan

Ramachandran, Rama

Roth, John

Narkiewicz, Jan D.

Forgey, Bill

Pinnock, Jonathan

Hankison, Whitney

Wrox

The fast and easy guide for creating Windows 8 apps using popular technologies! This book offers a primer for building HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript applications for Windows 8. It includes an up-to-date guide for dusting off an aging HTML skill set and adapting to the Windows 8 apps and provides a reference for Windows and .NET programmers not familiar with HTML5. The overall design principles of MetroUI (the new design paradigm for Windows) are discussed. The book also addresses visual design with HTML and CSS, which are the visual design languages to bring MetroUI applications to the screen. Finally, there is a section on using JavaScript for inter- and intra-functional components. <ul>
<li>Contains the design principles for MetroUI, the new design paradigm for Windows 
</li> <li>The author is an enterprise architect, seasoned programmer and web developer who specializes in implementing Microsoft solutions at his client sites 
</li> <li>Shows how to develop HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript applications for Windows 8</li> </ul>
 This is the ideal resource for current Microsoft developers who need a primer or refresher for developing in HTML and JavaScript for Windows.

Windows 8 Application Development with HTML5 For Dummies

Operating Systems

800+ pages of top-notch coverage; perfect for learning the fundamentals of C#! C# is a complex programming language for building .NET-connected software for Microsoft Windows, cloud computing, the Web, and a wide range of devices. Today's developers use it to develop Azure and Windows Phone apps, and Android applications using Mono. Novice programmers can get up and running quickly on C# using this practical guide. Crammed with 800+ pages of information, this all-in-one book helps you quickly create a C# program while learning C# and object-oriented programming fundamentals, Windows and Windows phone programming, and more. <ul>
<li>Helps novice programmers learn C# programming and create their first C# program</li> <li>Explains how to create Windows applications with C# and Visual Studio</li> <li>Delves into Windows Phone programming, as well as object-oriented programming basics</li> <li>Covers debugging, errors, comparisons with C++ and Java, classes and arrays, variables, and more</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with sample code and bonus materials</li> </ul>
Everything you need to make the move to C# programming is right here, in C# 5.0 All-in-One For Dummies.

C# 5.0 All-in-One For Dummies

Sphar, Chuck

Davis, Stephen R.

C# 5.0 All-In-One for Dummies

Sharpen your knowledge of C# C# know-how is a must if you want to be a professional Microsoft developer. It's also good to know a little C# if you're building tools for the web, mobile apps, or other development tasks. C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies offers a deep dive into C# for coders still learning the nuances of the valuable programming language. Pop it open to get an intro into coding with C#, how to design secure apps and databases, and even pointers on building web and mobile apps with C#. C# remains one of the most in-demand programming language skills. The language regularly ranks in the top five among "most in-demand" languages, typically along with Java/JavaScript, C++, and Python. A December 2016 ZDNet article noted 'If your employer is a Microsoft developer, you better know C#." Lucky for you, this approachable, all-in-one guide is here to help you do just that―without ever breaking a sweat! Includes coverage of the latest changes to C# <ul>
<li>Shows you exactly what the language can (and can't) do</li> <li>Presents familiar tasks that you can accomplish with C#</li> <li>Provides insight into developing applications that provide protection against hackers</li> </ul>
If you have a basic understanding of coding and need to learn C#―or need a reference on the language in order to launch or further your career―look no further.

C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies

Mueller, John Paul

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