Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies

By: Vanessa L. Williams and Rick Leinecker

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Synopsis: Visual Studio 2008 is packed with features that help you create better software and do it with less repetition and drudgery. Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies shows you how to make the most of this cool suite of tools! It's all here!This comprehensive, seven-books-in-one guide gets you up and running with Visual Studio 2008 in no time. You'll discover Microsoft's vision for Visual Studio, get familiar with the .Net environment and languages, and learn how to install, browse, and make connections with Visual Studio. Soon, you'll be building applications for Vista, Office 2007, and mobile devices; using AJAX and LINQ; and testing and debugging your programs. Discover how to:Understand Visual Studio's role in software developmentWork with .Net languagesDevelop applications for VistaBuild smart client interfacesUse the visual data designerUse Ajax controlsStreamline application deploymentDebug your applicationsExplore ASP. NET servicesWork with strongly typed data setsAccess data with Visual StudioProgram with Visual Studio 2008Build professional reports with Crystal ReportsFully updated with new information on Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 development, MS Office application development, and more, Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies also features a companion Web site packed with sample projects, supplemental podcasts, and a support forum. You'll never find a smarter way to get up to speed with Visual Studio 2008!