Learning Visual Basic.NET Through Applications

This book/CD-ROM package explores a different approach to learning Visual Basic.net thanmost programming books on the market. Instead of reading chapter after chapter on a single topic, Learning Visual Basic.net through Applications focuses on having the reader complete a project in each chapter. The reader learns to create practical applications that he can actually use, such as an image browser, an email checker, an MP3 player, games, and much more. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing the reader to "skip" to the project of specific interest. Learning Visual Basic.net through Applications is simply the easiest way for programmers to learn Visual Basic.net.

Written for novice Visual Basic programmers, this guide identifies the changes in Visual Basic.NET, shows how to convert VB 6 files, and walks through the creation of several applications, such as a slot machine game, a word processor, and an MP3 player. Topics include windows forms, the windows management instrumentation (WMI) class, the multiple document interface, accessing the registry, dialog controls, encryption, and Microsoft agent. The CD-ROM contains source code and project files. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Clayton E. Crooks II (Knoxville, TN) is a partner in Advanced Information Systems, a consulting company specializing in custom hardware and software solutions for education, small business, and government entities. His articles have appeared in Dr. Dobbs, and he is the author of Awesome Game Creation 2/E.