Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library (Kaleidoscope)

Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library (Kaleidoscope), 9780672322327 (0672322323), Sams Publishing, 2002

Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library is the definitive guide every Visual Basic .NET developer needs to understand the capabilities of .NET namespaces and increase productivity inside the .NET framework. Lars Powersand Mike Snell have provided a comprehensive book that details the capabilities of the key namespaces, and then explains how to leverage them by extension or reference to create applications ranging from simple to complex.

Each chapter provides a brief introduction to the selected technology, followed by detailed suggestions, reference material, and a sample application that illustrates common programming tasks using the classes, interfaces, delegates, and events of a specific .NET namespace. This book answers the primary questions that VB .NET developers will face as they start developing code in the .NET environment, including: What does the .NET class library provide me in terms of re-usable code? Are there .NET structures available that I can use to accomplish a specific task? How do I go about interfacing with the .NET framework through my code?

Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the .NET Framework Class Library is acomprehensive guide as you learn how to use the .NET Framework classes, then it will become a trusted reference as your experience and needs grow in the world of .NET.

About the Author

Lars Powers

Lars is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) with more than 10 years of experience analyzing business problems and developing software solutions. Most of his experience centers on leading development teams and writing software in Microsoft development environments.

Mike Snell

Mike is also a MCSD with more than 10 years of experience writing and designing software. His experience centers on creating enterprise-level, Web-based systems using the Microsoft platform.

Lars and Mike have been working together at four separate companies for more than six years. In doing so, they've built a wealth of knowledge about executing successful projects and delivering enterprise-level systems. Together, they have formed brilliantStorm (http://www.brilliantstorm.com): a partnership focused on providing developers with .NET productivity tools, information, and training.

Dan Suceava is currently a Senior Programmer for Vitrix, Inc., a time and attendance software company located in Tempe, Arizona. He has been developing desktop and n-tiered applications in Visual Basic since 1996. He has recently completed work on an ASP solution that offers timekeeping over the Web to other businesses. He holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University.

Jawahar (JP) Puvvala is currently working as a senior developer. He has extensive experience with Microsoft and Java technologies, having designed and developed several enterprise systems. He has two Master's Degrees, and currently holds MCSD, MCSE, and MCDBA certifications. JP also has research experience and has published several conference and journal papers.

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