Get ready to take your applications to the next level by harnessing all of Visual Basic 2005’s tools for programming, debugging, and refactoring code. In this hands-on book, you’ll get proven techniques for developing even the most complex Visual Basic applications. Expert tips on modeling, user interface design, and testing will help you master the advanced features of this language. You’ll learn how to make writing code more effective so that you can quickly develop and maintain your own amazingly powerful applications.

Expert One-on-one Visual Basic 2005 Design and Development

Computers & Technology

STEPHENS, ROD

Programming Languages

Wrox Pr Inc

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

Petroutsos, Evangelos

Sempf, Bill

Newsome, Bryan

Willis, Thearon

McKeown, Patrick G.

Programming

wiley

With this completely up-to-date tutorial and reference, you’ll quickly learn how to develop Visual Basic (VB) programs that leverage the latest features of Vista and .NET 3.0. You’ll get in-depth descriptions of the development environment, basic program syntax, and standard controls. Plus, you’ll explore the fundamental concepts in object-oriented programming with VB, discover how to take advantage of specific VB features, learn how to draw images, use GDI+ routines, and generate printed output.

Visual Basic 2005 With .NET 3.0 Programmer's Reference

Providing programmers and developers of all skill levels with a comprehensive tutorial and reference to Visual Basic (VB) 2008, Microsoft MVP Rod Stephens presents a broad, solid understanding of essential topics on the latest version of VB. He explains the forms, controls, and other objects that VB furnishes for building applications in a modern windows environment. Plus, he examines the powerful development environment that makes VB such a productive language, and he delves into the VB language itself to show you how to use it to perform an array of important development tasks. 
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Visual Basic 2008 Programmer's Reference

Wrox

This book is intended for IT professionals and students who want to learn how to design, analyze, and understand databases. The material will benefit those who want a better high-level understanding of databases such as proposal managers, architects, project managers, and even customers. The material will also benefit those who will actually design, build, and work with databases such as database designers, database administrators, and programmers. In many projects, these roles overlap so the same person may be responsible for working on the proposal, managing part of the project, and designing and creating the database. 
This book is aimed at IT professionals and students of all experience levels. It does not assume that you have any previous experience with databases or programs that use them. It doesn’t even assume that you have experience with computers. All you really need is a willingness and desire to learn. This book explains database design. It tells how to plan a database’s structure so the database will be robust, resistant to errors, and flexible enough to accommodate a reasonable amount of future change. It explains how to discover database requirements, build data models to study data needs, and refine those models to improve the database’s effectiveness. The book solidifies these concepts by working through a detailed example that designs a realistic database. Later chapters explain how to actually build databases using two common database products: Access 2007 and MySQL. The book finishes by describing some of the topics you need to understand to keep a database running effectively such as database maintenance and security. This book explains database design. It tells how to determine what should go in a database and how the database should be structured to give the best results. To remain database neutral, the book does not assume you are using a particular database so you don’t need any particular software or hardware. To work through the Exercises, all you really need is a pencil and some paper. You are welcome to type solutions into your computer if you like but you may actually find working with pencil and paper easier than using a graphical design tool to draw pictures, at least until you are comfortable with database design and are ready to pick a computerized design tool.

Beginning Database Design Solutions

Computer Science

Build effective user interfaces with Windows PresentationFoundation Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with theWindows operating system and provides a programming model forbuilding applications that provide a clear separation between theUI and business logic. Written by a leading expert on Microsoftgraphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides anintroduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPFconcepts.
Packed with helpful examples, this reference progresses througha range of topics that gradually increase in their complexity.You’ll quickly start building applications while you learnhow to use both Expression Blend and Visual Studio to build UIs. Inaddition, the book addresses the needs of programmer who write thecode behind the UI and shows you how operations can be performedusing both XAML and C#.
Topics Covered:
Overview of WPF WPF in Visual Studio Expression Blend Common Properties Content Controls Layout Controls User Interaction Controls Two-Dimensional Drawing Controls Properties Pens and Brushes Events and Code-Behind Resources Styles and Property Triggers Event Triggers and Animation Templates Themes and Skins Printing Data Binding Commanding Transformations and Effects Documents Navigation-Based Applications Three-Dimensional Drawing Silverlight
Even if you only have a minimal amount of experience, by the endof the book, you will be able to build dynamic and responsive userinterfaces with WPF.

WPF Programmer's Reference: Windows Presentation Foundation with C# 2010 and .NET 4

Web Development & Design

Visual Basic expert Rod Stephens shows you how to leverage the latest features of VB 2010 Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) is the most popular programming language in the world, with millions of lines of code used in businesses and applications of all types and sizes. The new release of Visual Basic 2010 is tightly integrated with the Windows operating system and the .NET programming environment. Renowned VB authority Rod Stephens provides a comprehensive guide to Visual Basic programming, including the latest enhancements to the VB language and programming environment with Visual Studio 2010 The tutorial is packed with detailed and practical code examples that show readers how to master all of the features of VB. <ul>
<li>Visual Basic authority Rod Stephens presents a must-have resource on Visual Basic, the most popular programming language in the word</li> <li>Fully covers the newest features of Visual Basic 2010, such as array literals and initializers, collection initializers, implicit line continuation, Lambda expressions, and more</li> <li>Features extensively revised and tested code to ensure compliance with the latest release</li> </ul>
With this essential resource, you'll be able to quickly review the details of important programming, objects, properties, methods, and events. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Visual Basic 2010 Programmer's Reference

A unique book-and-DVD package from preeminent programminginstructor Rod Stephens Visual C# has become a leading programming language, resultingin greater career opportunities for Visual C# programmers. ThisWrox guide literally shows novice programmers how to program in C#with Microsoft Visual Studio, using both written and visualinstruction.
Easy-to-follow lessons reinforced with step-by-stepinstructions, screencasts, and supplemental exercises make it easyto master Visual C# programming regardless of your learning style.Each lesson begins with a discussion of a concept or technique andproceeds through step-by-step directions for using the techniqueVisual C# has surpassed Visual Basic as the most popularprogramming language
Coverage Includes:
<ul>
<li>Getting Started with the Visual Studio IDE</li>
<li>Creating Controls</li>
<li>Making Controls Arrange Themselves</li>
<li>Handling Events</li>
<li>Making Menus</li>
<li>Making Tool Strips and Status Strips</li>
<li>Using RichTextBoxes</li>
<li>Using Standard Dialogs</li>
<li>Creating and Displaying New Forms</li>
<li>Building Custom Dialogs</li>
<li>Using Variables and Performing Calculations</li>
<li>Debugging Code</li>
<li>Understanding Scope</li>
<li>Working with Strings</li>
<li>Working with Dates and Times</li>
<li>Using Arrays and Collections</li>
<li>Using Enumerations and Structures</li>
<li>Making Choices</li>
<li>Repeating Program Steps</li>
<li>Handling Errors</li>
<li>Preventing Bugs</li>
<li>Defining Classes</li>
<li>Initializing Objects</li>
<li>Fine-Tuning Classes</li>
<li>Overloading Operators</li>
<li>Using Interfaces</li>
<li>Making Generic Classes</li>
<li>Reading and Writing Files</li>
<li>Using File System Classes</li>
<li>Printing</li>
<li>Using the Clipboard</li>
<li>Providing Drag and Drop</li>
<li>Localizing Programs</li>
<li>Programming Databases</li>
<li>LINQ to Objects</li>
<li>LINQ to SQL</li>
<li>Drawing with GDI+</li>
<li>Making WPF Applications</li>
<li>Printing with WPF</li>
</ul>
Note: As part of the print version of this title, videolessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons canbe accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior ofthe e-book.

Stephens' C# Programming with Visual Studio 2010 24-Hour Trainer

Unique book-and-DVD package for novice Visual Basic programmers Start from scratch, and even if you don?t know a thing about Visual Basic, you soon will with this thorough introduction to Visual Basic programming. Using easy-to-follow lessons and step-by-step instruction, this practical book teaches you concepts and hands-on techniques, then reinforces your learning with video screencasts and supplemental materials. Follow the exercises, then access the Try It section on the DVD, and watch as well-known VB authority and author Rod Stephens works through programming problems. <ul>
<li>Introduces Visual Basic programming to beginning programmers; no prior experience is necessary</li> <li>Covers Visual Basic programming concepts and techniques, as well as the Visual Studio development environment</li> <li>Provides a series of easy-to-follow lessons, supplemented by instructional video on DVD</li> <li>Offers expert instruction from well-known VB authority and author Rod Stephens, who also provides supplemental instruction on the DVD, where he works through a series of Try It problems and demonstrates effective solutions</li> </ul>
Stephens' Visual Basic Programming 24-Hour Trainer is an exceptional book-and-DVD package that will have you programming in Visual Basic in no time. Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.

Stephens' Visual Basic Programming 24-Hour Trainer

An accessible and step-by-step approach to using VB.NET and XML enterprise application development XML is a tool for interacting with, describing, and transporting data between machines across networks and across the Internet-perfectly suited for Microsoft's .NET plan to fully integrate the Internet into distributed computing. By using real-world and fully-functional examples, this book quickly brings Visual Basic programmers and developers up to speed on XML for enterprise application development. The authors include an overview of XML and how it works with VB.NET, then explain how to use it to manipulate data in distributed environments. Companion Web site at www.vb-helper.com features the complete working code for all the examples built in the book. Microsoft Technologies .NET Platform: The next big overhaul to Microsoft's technologies that will bring enterprise distributed computing to the next level by fully integrating the Internet into the development platform. This will allow interaction between any machine, on any platform, and on any device. Visual Basic.NET: The update to this popular visual programming language will offer greater Web functionality, more sophisticated object-oriented language features, links to Microsoft's new common runtime, and a new interface. ASP.NET: A programming framework (formerly known as Active Server Pages) for building powerful Web-based enterprise applications; can be programmed using VB.NET or C#. C#: Microsoft's new truly object-oriented programming language that builds on the strengths of C++ and the ease of Visual Basic; promises to give Sun's Java a run for its money.

Visual Basic .NET and XML

Networking & Cloud Computing

John Wiley&Sons

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