Includes index.

Introduction to Visual Basic programming -- How to get started with Visual Studio -- How to design a Windows Forms application -- How to code and test a Windows Forms application -- The Visual Basic language essentials -- How to work with numeric and string data -- How to code control structures -- How to code procedures and event handlers -- How to handle exceptions and validate data -- How to work with arrays and collections -- How to work with dates and strings -- More skill for working with Windows forms and controls -- How to create and use classes -- How to debug an application -- Database programming -- An introduction to database programming -- How to work with data sources and datasets -- How to work with bound controls and parameterized queries -- How to use ADO.NET to write your own data access code -- Object-oriented programming -- How to work with default properties, events, and operators -- How to work with inheritance -- How to work with interfaces and generics -- How to organize and document your classes -- More skills for working with data -- How to work with files and data streams -- How to work with XML files -- How to use LINQ -- How to use the Entity Framework -- Enhancement and deployment -- How to enhance the user interace -- How to deploy an application -- Reference aids.

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