A Programmer's Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
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Overview
A Programmer's Introduction to Visual Basic .NET helps current Visual Basic developers identify and understand some of the major changes are between Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET. This book also explores why developers should move to Visual Basic. Learn about the .NET framework, VB .NET VB .NET inheritance, VB .NET web services, VB .NET web applications, VB .NET Windows services, .NET Assemblies, ADO.NET and ASP.NET. Additional topics include:
- Building Classes and Assemblies with VB.NET;
- Building Windows Services with VB.NET;
- Upgrading VB6 Projects to VB.NET;
- Performance Security;
- Configuration and Deployment.
Synopsis
A Programmer's Introduction to Visual Basic .NET helps current Visual Basic developers identify and understand some of the major changes are between Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET. This book also explores why developers should move to Visual Basic. Learn about the .NET framework, VB .NET VB .NET inheritance, VB .NET web services, VB .NET web applications, VB .NET Windows services, .NET Assemblies, ADO.NET and ASP.NET. Additional topics include:
- Building Classes and Assemblies with VB.NET;
- Building Windows Services with VB.NET;
- Upgrading VB6 Projects to VB.NET;
- Performance Security;
- Configuration and Deployment.
Library Journal
Microsoft's new .NET initiative represents either the golden future of web technologies or an insidious plot to take over the world. Either way, expect demand for titles on Visual Basic .NET, the update to Visual Basic 6 and a major component in the .NET framework. Microsoft's February release of Visual Studio .NET, which includes the new Visual Basic, makes these newer titles a better choice than earlier releases on .NET technologies (see Computer Media, LJ 7/01). The two Teach Yourself titles are characteristically thorough, practical introductions for new VB .NET programmers that include quizzes and exercises for self-paced learning. 21 Days is a bit more extensive in its coverage, especially of the .NET framework as a whole. Both are solid purchases for all public libraries. Assuming familiarity with Visual Basic 6 and focusing on the changes in the new .NET version, Programmer's Introduction is less basic. Programmer's Reference is a useful supplement, containing definitions and sample code for common applications. Each definition features a description, syntax, parameters, returns, code sample, and See also. Unleashed is the most comprehensive of these titles, with more coverage of advanced object-oriented programming and ASP. NET. These titles are more appropriate for larger libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewUpgrading from Visual Basic 6 to VB.NET? Every word in this book is aimed at you.
Even though VB.NET's brand new, this book's already in its third iteration. Craig Utley wrote a crash-and-burn version for SAMS for .NET Beta 1; then revised it thoroughly with Beta 2, for release as a free eBook at Microsoft TechEd. Now, drawing on feedback from developers worldwide -- and extensive access to Microsoft's .NET developers -- he's written a new version that's the last word on the VB6-to-.NET migration.
Utley covers building next-gen Windows applications and web services, as well as upgrading VB6 code (start small, and first fix the stuff that'll choke Microsoft's upgrade wizard). You'll learn what to do with VB.NET's thorough object-orientation (and when to go easy on the inheritance). Utley also shows how to handle Windows Forms' GUI changes (look for refinements in everything from menus to tab order -- but line and shape controls are gone).
From assemblies to ADO.NET, security to performance optimization, this friendly, expert book will make your transition a whole lot more comfortable. (Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. He served for nearly ten years as vice president of a New Jerseybased marketing company, where he supervised a wide range of graphics and web design projects. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.