The Shelly Cashman Series® offers the finest textbooks in computer education. This
Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 book utilizes an innovative step-by-step pedagogy, which
integrates demonstrations of professional-quality programs with in-depth discussions
of programming concepts and techniques and opportunities for hands-on practice
and reinforcement. The popular Guided Program Development section supports students
as they work independently to create useful, realistic, and appealing
applications, building their confidence and skills while guiding them to select appropriate
Visual Basic 2010 programming methods. Online Reinforcement boxes direct
students to online videos that show how to perform a series of steps.Other marginal
elements, such as In the Real World boxes, provide expert tips to add interest and
depth to topics. A robust and varied collection of exercises, including a series of
practical case-based programming projects, ensures students gain the knowledge and
expertise they need to succeed when developing professional programs.
Visual Basic 2010 builds on the features of Visual Basic 2008, which introduced
coding once and deploying on multiple devices. Some of the major enhancements to
Visual Basic 2010 include rapid application development tools, a redesigned interface
that support Windows Presentation Foundation, dual-monitor support, improved
IntelliSense features to increase productivity, and a more helpful debugging experience.
Using Visual Basic 2010, you can design, create, and deploy Windows, Mobile,Web,
Database, and Office applications.Visual Studio 2010 includes several productivity
enhancements including IntelliSense tools, new and updated project types, and
includes Silverlight expanded sample applications, and more.