Programming Visual Basic 2008; Build .NET 3.5 Applications with Microsoft's RAD Tool for Business

Ever since Visual Basic was merged into .NET, it's become the core language for creating business applications with Windows. The latest version, VB 2008, is even more useful -- and provides even more incentive for migrating… (More) Ever since Visual Basic was merged into .NET, it's become the core language for creating business applications with Windows. The latest version, VB 2008, is even more useful -- and provides even more incentive for migrating from VB 6. All it lacks is a good book on how to harness its power. Programming Visual Basic 2008 fills the void. Written in a lively and engaging style by a developer who's grown up with Visual Basic, including both VB 6 and VB .NET, this hands-on guide addresses the core topics of the new VB, from basic to complex, with plenty of code examples. Programming Visual Basic 2008 also examines .NET programming from the application level with a chapter-by-chapter plan for developing, documenting, and deploying a full data-driven application. You learn, step-by-step, how to build and deploy a library management system, complete with patron, inventory, and barcode support.The book's broad range of topics include:VB language and its syntaxAn overview of the .NET FrameworkObject-oriented development in VB and .NETGeneric objects, collections, and nullable typesDesign and management of software projectsIntegrating desktop features with Windows FormsDatabase design with SQL Server 2008 Database interface design with ADO.NETThe new LINQ feature, and how to use it within VB and .NETEmbedding XML within application source codeEncryption and authentication in .NETInteracting with data stored in files and directoriesWeb development using ASP.NETDeploying an application to a user's workstationAnd much moreProgramming Visual Basic 2008 is ideal for VB 6 programmers who are ready to move to .NET, as well as VB.NET programmers who wish to improve their project-focused software development skills. Programming novices and developers coming from other languages will find the book valuable because of its language instruction and project design knowledge. Once you finish the book, you will have a firm grasp of VB 2008's core concepts and language elements, and understand how to build VB projects as they were intended -- as complete, cohesive solutions. (Less)

Sections

Preface1
Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1
Introducing .NET1
Before .NET
Back to Introducing .NET
The .NET Object
The Parts of the .NET Framework
Assemblies and Manifests
Metadata and Attributes
From Source Code to EXE
What About Visual Studio and Visual Basic?
Visual Studio 2008
Visual Studio Team System 2008
Summary
Project
Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2
Introducing Visual Basic 2
The History of the Visual Basic Revolution
Visual Basic from the Inside Out
The Basics of Logic and Data
Data Types and Variables
Value Types and Reference Types
Intermission
Comments
Option Statements
Basic Operators
Using Functions and Subroutines
Conditions
Statement keywords
Select Case Statements
IIf and If Functions
Loops
For Each...Next Loops
Continue Statements
Creating Your Own Procedures
Other Flow Control Features
The GoTo Statement
The Return Statement
The End and Stop Statements
Events and Event Handlers
Namespaces
The My Namespace
Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3
Introducing the Project3
The Library Project
The Needs of the Users
Data and Information
The Life of a Project
Design and Planning
Changes to the Project
Acceptance Criteria Testing
Project Acceptance
Deployment and Distribution
Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4
Designing the Database4
Relational Databases
SQL Server 2005
Using Databases in Visual Basic
Documenting the Database
Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5
.NET Assemblies 5
What Is an Assembly?
What’s Inside an Assembly?
Assembly file listing
Assemblies and Applications
The My Namespace and Assemblies
Directives and Assemblies
System.Version class
Setting the Version Number
Chapter 6
CHAPTER 6
Data and Data Types6
The Nature of Computer Data
Data in .NET
Visual Basic Data Types
Literals
Constants
Enumerations
Variables
Variable and Constant Naming Conventions
Local Type Inference
Operators
Static Variables
Arrays
Multidimensional Arrays
Nullable Types
Common Visual Basic Functions
Date-Related Functions
Chapter 7
CHAPTER 7
Windows Forms7
Inside a Windows Application
Windows in .NET
Making Forms Useful
StartupNextInstance event handler
Chapter 8
CHAPTER 8
Classes and Inheritance8
Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
Interfaces and Implementation
OOP in Visual Basic and .NET
Shared Class Members
Related Issues
ParamArray Arguments
The Generic Summary Form
Chapter 9
CHAPTER 9
Functional Programming9
Lambda Expressions
Object Initializers
Error Handling in Visual Basic
The Nature of Errors in Visual Basic
Unstructured Error Handling
Structured Error Handling
Unhandled Errors
Managing Errors
The System.Exception Class
ErrorToString function
Chapter 10
CHAPTER 10
ADO.NET10
• ODBC—Open DataBase Connectivity
• ISAM—Indexed Sequential Access Method
What Is ADO.NET?
Overview of ADO.NET
TheDataReader object
TheDataAdapter object
TheDataRelation object
Data Sets Versus No Data Sets
Connecting to SQL Server with Visual Studio
Creating a Data Source
Interacting with SQL Server in Code
Using SQL Statements
Database Transactions
ADO.NET Entity Framework
Chapter 11
CHAPTER 11
Security11
Security Features in .NET
Cryptography and Encryption
Encryption in .NET
DSACryptoServiceProvider class
Other Security Features
User Authentication and My.User
The SecureString Class
Chapter 12
CHAPTER 12
Overloads and Extensions 12
What Is Operator Overloading?
What Can You Overload?
Mathematical Operators
Comparison Operators
Other Operator Overloading Issues
Extension Methods
Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13
What Is XML?
The XML Rule
XML Content
Using XML in .NET: The Old Way
Finding Needles and Haystacks
Using XML in .NET: The New Way
Embedded XML Expressions
Chapter 14
CHAPTER 14
Application Settings 14
A Short History of Settings
Settings in Visual Basic 2008
Chapter 15
CHAPTER 15
Files and Directories 15
Traditional Visual Basic File Management
Manipulating Files Through Streams
File Management with the My Namespace
Chapter 16
CHAPTER 16
Generics16
What Are Generics?
Variations of Generic Declaration
Non-Generic Types with Generic Members
Chapter 17
CHAPTER 17
What Is LINQ?
Supporting Technologies
Anonymous Types
LINQ to Objects
Basic Query Expressions
Converting Results to Other Forms
Aggregate Queries
Advanced Query Expressions
LINQ to XML
LINQ for ADO.NET-Related Data
Deferred Execution
Chapter 18
CHAPTER 18
User Interface 18
Overview of GDI+
Selecting a Canvas
Choosing Pens and Brushes
Flowing Text from the Font
Imagining Images
Exposing Your True Artist
Paths: Drawings on Macro-Vision
Keeping It Regional
Twisting and Turning with Transformations
Enhancing Controls Through Owner Draw
Windows Presentation Foundation
Enhancing Classes with Attributes
Chapter 19
CHAPTER 19
Localization and Globalization 19
Deﬁning Globalization and Localization
Resource Files
The My.Resources Object
Localizing Forms Within Visual Studio
Adding Resources Outside Visual Studio
Manually Compiling Resources
Other Localization Features
Chapter 20
CHAPTER 20
Printing in Windows
Printing in .NET
Printing a Document
Print Preview
Counting and Numbering Pages
Printing in “Raw” Mode
Chapter 21
CHAPTER 21
Reporting21
Report Options in .NET
PrintDocument-Based Printing
Using Reporting Controls in .NET
Adding a Report Design Surface
Using a Report Control
Adding a Page Header and Footer
Supplying Custom Data Sources
Chapter 22
CHAPTER 22
Licensing Your Application22
Software Licensing Options
Generated General License Key
Generated Custom License Key
License Key with Hardware Identity or Lock
License Agreements
Obfuscation
The Library Licensing System
Chapter 23
CHAPTER 23
Web Development 23
How the Internet Works
Programming the Internet
ASP.NET Features
Trying Out ASP.NET
More About Events
State and View State
Data Validation
Database Integration
Windows Communication Foundation
Chapter 24
CHAPTER 24
Adding Online Help 24
Windows Online Help Options
Designing HTML Help
Formatting Help Windows
Accessing HTML Help
Chapter 25
CHAPTER 25
Deployment25
What’s Involved in Deployment?
Deployment Methods Within Visual Studio
Direct ASP.NET Deployment
Custom Actions Editor
ClickOnce Deployment
Chapter 26
CHAPTER 26
Project Complete26
Visual Basic Flexibility
The Programming Mindset
APPENDIX A
Installing the Software1
Appendix B
APPENDIX B
Software License Agreement 2
Index

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