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Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

In this lively, eye-opening, hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition. Featuring a full edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project--a desktop weather-reporting application--from start to finish. You'll get an introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual C# Express Edition to work right away--creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Step by Step

Teach yourself Visual C# 2005 fundamentals--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the guidance you need to start creating programs and components in C#! Discover how to: Work in the Visual Studio 2005 development environment Declare variables, call methods, and create operators Construct statements to selectively or repeatedly run your code Catch and handle exception errors Use object-oriented concepts to declare classes and objects Write destructors to clean up unneeded code and help manage resources Create reusable components, such as properties, indexers, and events Define types and parameters for generics and generalized classes Use Windows Forms to create user interfaces complete with user controls Access data sources using Microsoft ADO.NET Construct Web Forms that display large volumes of data Validate user input with Microsoft ASP.NET controls Write, test, and deploy Web services CD features all practice exercises. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

Build a software program--such as your own Web browser or weather-reporting application--without any programming experience! Featuring learn-by-doing projects and plenty of visual examples, this hands-on book is your quick start to creating applications for Microsoft Windows. Have fun as you discover how to: Design a rich user interface with easy-to-use tools "Drag and drop" text boxes, buttons, and other controls into your application Add database and reporting capabilities Exploit features that reduce the amount of code you write Find and fix any bugs Roll-out and share your application CD Includes: Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft Visual Basic Programming Projects: Activities Workbook

Microsoft Visual Basic Programming Projects is an ideal workbook to supplement any Visual Basic text book. Featuring multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, short answer, matching, and project activities, this workbook is the perfect tool for students to practice important Visual Basic programming topics and techniques.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET Programmer's Cookbook

Next time you hit the wall with a tough Visual Basic .NET problem, get the code behind the solution--and solve it the right way. This PROGRAMMER'S COOKBOOK provides at-a-glance reference to hundreds of Visual Basic .NET programming scenarios using a concise, problem/solution format. The book's organized so you can quickly zero in on the topics and answers you need--with practical examples, code snippets, best practices, and undocumented secrets that get the job done. No half-baked solutions. Get expert code from expert developers. Get hundreds of recipes covering every application type--from Microsoft Windows to Web pages, Web services, remote components, and Windows services. Learn when to use lower-level Win32 APIs and COM components vs. the Microsoft .NET Framework Discover practical ways to deal with XML data and handle data binding with Microsoft ADO.NET. Build object-oriented components from scratch to access FTP sites, contact POP mail servers, and work with vectors, fractions, and complex numbers. Extend the reach of your Windows applications with WMI and use JavaScript to enhance Web pages. Tackle advanced techniques for multithreading, .NET Remoting, reflection, and cryptography. Uncover free third-party components to read zip files, write PDF documents, show menus in Microsoft ASP.NET, and more. Get all the book's code recipes on line.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET Language Reference

Here's official documentation for the Visual Basic® .NET language, including descriptions of all language elements from A to Z. This LANGUAGE REFERENCE is taken from the electronic product documentation for Visual Basic .NET. In its printed form, this material is portable, easy to use, and easy to browse--a comprehensive alternative to the substantial online help system in Visual Basic .NET Standard software. Get the details you need on language and run-time elements, including: Attributes Constants and enumerations Data types Directives Functions Keywords Methods Objects Operators Properties Statements

Microsoft Visual Basic Basics

Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0: Introduction to Programming

With Hands-on, step-by-step activities this textbook guides students through the nuts and bolts of Visual Basic programming. This textbook also features extensive end-of-chapter exercises to provide essential reinforcement and practice.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2015 for Windows®, Web, Windows® Store, and Database Applications: Comprehensive

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Microsoft Visual Basic 2013 Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual Basic fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual Basic 2013. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual Basic 2013, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Master essential Visual Basic programming techniques Begin building apps for Windows Store, Windows Phone 8, and ASP.NET Design apps using XAML markup, touch input, and live tiles Tackle advanced language concepts, such as polymorphism Manage data sources including XML documents and web data Create a Windows Phone 8 app that manages key lifecycle events

Microsoft® Visual Basic 2012 for Windows, Web, Office, and Database Applications: Comprehensive

MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 2012: COMPREHENSIVE teaches the essentials of computer programming using the latest Visual Basic programming language, Visual Basic 2012.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2010 Step by Step

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic® 2010. Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic® 2010-one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows® and the Web. Discover how to:Work in the Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Master essential techniques-from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes Create professional-looking UIs; add visual effects and print support Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool Use Microsoft® ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls Debug your programs and handle run-time errors Use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft® .NET Framework A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual Basic 2010 for Windows, Web, Office, and Database Applications: Comprehensive

MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 2010: COMPREHENSIVE teaches students the essentials of computer programming using the latest Visual Basic programming language, Visual Basic 2010.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2010 Developer's Handbook

Your expert guide to building modern applications with Visual Basic 2010 Take control of Visual Basic 2010--for everything from basic Windows® and web development to advanced multithreaded applications. Written by Visual Basic experts, this handbook provides an in-depth reference on language concepts and features, as well as scenario-based guidance for putting Visual Basic to work. It's ideal whether you're creating new applications with Visual Basic 2010 or upgrading projects built with an earlier version of the language. Discover how to: Use Visual Basic 2010 for Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation projects Build robust code using object-oriented programming techniques, such as classes and types Work with events and delegates--and add your own events to custom classes Program arrays, collections, and other data structures in the Microsoft .NET Framework Solve problems quickly and easily using My namespace in Visual Basic Dive into Microsoft LINQ, including LINQ to XML and LINQ to Entities Tackle threading, multitasking, and multiprocessor development and debugging

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

In this lively, eye-opening, hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. Featuring a full edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project--a desktop weather-reporting application--from start to finish. You'll get an introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual Basic Express Edition to work right away--creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2008: Reloaded

Pairing fundamental programming concepts with fun, engaging game applications, Microsoft Visual Basic 2008: RELOADED, Third Edition provides a solid foundation in programming principles and how to use them. The book begins by covering the basics, like creating user interfaces, and understanding variables, constants, and calculations. Building upon this knowledge, coverage progresses to more advanced topics like creating classes and objects and using ADO.NET 2.0. This edition leverages the powerful pedagogy of previous editions, but brings it up-to-date with Visual Basic 2008.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2005 Step by Step

Whether you are new to programming or to Visual Basic 2005, this tutorial gives you practical guidance to build your programming knowledge. Use the real-world exercises to teach yourself the essentials of Visual Basic--and begin creating applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web. Discover how to: Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development environment Use Toolbox controls to create compelling user interfaces complete with digital photos, menus, toolbars, check boxes, and more Add artwork, animation, and special effects to an application Use inheritance and other new object-oriented programming capabilities Detect, track, and repair bugs in your code Store program data using variables, modules, arrays, and collections Add sophisticated functions to your applications with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 classes and methods Manage code flow with decision structures, loops, timers, and procedures Program interactive Web applications with Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Create datacentric applications using Microsoft ADO.NET Write custom code for printers and configure dialog boxes for printing Migrate Visual Basic 6.0 code to Visual Basic 2005 CD includes all practice exercises. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2005 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!

Build your own Web browser, desktop weather station, or other cool application--without any programming experience! Featuring learn-by-doing projects and plenty of visual examples, this hands-on book is your quick start to creating applications for Microsoft Windows. Have fun as you discover how to: Design a rich user interface with easy-to-use tools "Drag and drop" text boxes, buttons, and other controls into your application Add database and reporting capabilities Exploit features that reduce the amount of code you write Find and fix any bugs Roll-out and share your application CD Includes: Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Microsoft Visio 2013 Step By Step

The smart way to learn Microsoft Visio 2013--one step at a time! Experience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to create professional-looking business and technical diagrams with Visio 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Create dynamic organization charts with Visio Make charts with wizards or build them by hand Build drawings using Visio themes and effects Use data-driven drawings in Microsoft SharePoint Import, manipulate, and visualize business data Draw and then execute SharePoint 2013 workflows

Microsoft Visio 2013 Business Process Diagramming and Validation

Microsoft Visio 2013 Business Process Diagramming and Validation provides a comprehensive and practical tutorial including example code and demonstrations for creating validation rules, writing ShapeSheet formulae, and much more.If you are a Microsoft Visio 2013 Professional Edition power user or developer who wants to get to grips with both the essential features of Visio 2013 and the validation rules in this edition, then this book is for you. A working knowledge of Microsoft Visio and optionally .NET for the add-on code is required, though previous knowledge of business process diagramming is not necessary. More experienced Visio users will gain valuable knowledge regarding building add-ons and creating and publishing rules. If you want to achieve results from Visio 2013 beyond the ordinary out-of-the-box features, then this book is ideal for you. Microsoft Visio 2013 Business Process Diagramming and Validation provides a comprehensive and practical tutorial including example code and demonstrations for creating validation rules, writing ShapeSheet formulae, and much more.

Microsoft® Visio® 2010 Step by Step

Experience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to create professional-looking business and technical diagrams with Visio 2010. With Step by Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Build a variety of charts and diagrams with Visio templates Draw organization charts, floor plans, flowcharts, and more Apply color, text, and themes to your Visio diagrams Use Visio shapes to link to, store, and visualize data Collaborate on diagrams with Microsoft SharePoint® 2010 Create custom diagrams with your own shapes and templates Your Step by Step digital content includes: All the book's practice files--ready to download and put to work. Fully searchable online edition of this book--with unlimited access on the Web. Free online account required.

Microsoft Visio 2010 - Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

Der clevere Weg zum Visio-Spezialisten! Lernen Sie im Selbststudium mit Microsoft Visio 2010 erstklassige Diagramme zu erstellen! Mit diesem praxisorientierten Lehrbuch und den vorbereiteten Übungsdateien arbeiten Sie sich in Ihrer persönlichen Lerngeschwindigkeit durch die leicht nachvollziehbaren Lektionen und praktischen Übungen und lernen dabei alle wesentlichen Werkzeuge und Techniken kennen. Gleichzeitig stellt dieses Buch später ein ausgezeichnetes Nachschlagewerk für den beruflichen Alltag dar. Als Webdownload finden Sie alle vorbereiteten Übungsdateien, sodass Sie bei Ihrem Start keine Zeit verlieren. Das offizielle Trainingsbuch von Microsoft ist das ideale Lehrbuch für jeden, der Visio endlich beherrschen möchte.

Microsoft Visio 2010 Business Process Diagramming and Validation

A focused tutorial, this book provides a range of practical examples with downloadable code, showing you how to create business process diagramming templates with Visio and enabling you to effectively visualize business information. It draws on real business examples and needs, and covers all the new features of Visio 2010 Premium Edition. If you are a Microsoft Visio 2010 Premium Edition user or developer who wants to get to grips with both the basic features of Visio 2010 and the new Validation Rules in this edition, then this book is for you. A working knowledge of Microsoft Visio, and optionally .NET for the add-in code, is required, though previous knowledge of business process diagramming is not necessary. More experienced Visio users will gain valuable knowledge for building add-ins and creating and publishing rules. If you want to achieve results from Visio 2010 beyond the ordinary out-of-the-box features, then this book is ideal for you. Although this book covers the Premium Edition, much of the book is still useful if you are a Visio 2010 Standard Edition or Professional Edition user.

Microsoft Virtualization Secrets

Unbeatable advice and expert tips for evaluating, designing, and deploying virtualization solutionsIf you're an IT professional, you know that virtualization is essential in today's computer infrastructures. This valuable reference is your key to all things Microsoft virtualization. Written by a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), it breaks down all the various technologies, what they mean to your organization in terms of saving money and solving problems, and how to design and deploy various solutions effectively.You'll find invaluable tips and information on such topics as Hyper-V, the changes that Windows 8 brings, private cloud scenarios, and more.Written by well-known 11-time Microsoft MVP, Windows expert, and Microsoft insider, John Savill Provides practical advice and expert insights on understanding, evaluating, designing, and deploying virtualization solutions Keeps you up to date with how Windows 8 and Windows Server "8" affect your virtualization processes Covers virtualization in all its forms--machine, application, and user Explores the private cloud and public cloud and what they mean to your organization Focuses on Microsoft solutions such as Hyper-V, but also delves into Citrix, Quest software, AppSense, and other Microsoft partner solutions Discusses bringing your own device requirements through VDI and session virtualization and which one is right Features video demonstrations and walkthroughs of some processesMicrosoft Virtualization Secrets is like having a built-in Microsoft expert on hand to help you avoid mistakes and save time!

Microsoft® VBScript Step by Step, 1E

Get guidance from a well-known scripting expert--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript). This tutorial delivers hands-on, self-paced learning labs to help you get started automating Microsoft Windows administration--one step at a time. Discover how to: Manage folders and files with a single script Configure network components with Windows Management Instrumentation Administer users and groups using subroutines and Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI) Design logon scripts to configure and maintain user environments Monitor and manage network printers Back up and edit the registry--avoiding common pitfalls Handle errors and troubleshoot scripts Simplify administration for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Internet Information Services 6.0 Includes a CD featuring: All practice exercises 100+ sample scripts to adapt for your own work A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.