Microsoft Visual Basic .Net Step by Step

From the Publisher: Here's a fast way for any programmer to begin writing professional Microsoft® Windows®-based applications for the Microsoft .NET platform—and extend them to the Web—one step at a time. Best-selling author Michael Halvorson shows how to unleash the power of the new, Web-integrated version of Visual Basic, with coverage of object-oriented design strategies and the creation of Web Forms and Web Services. The book includes expert code on CD-ROM, optimization tips, advice, and samples. Presents the fundamentals of writing professional Windows-based applications with Visual Basic .NET—one step at a time Expedites learning with a proven, step-by-step system of modules—and real-world code samples—so that readers study the lessons they want, at their own pace Key Book Benefits: * Expedites learning with a proven, step-by-step system of modules—and real-world code samples—so that readers study the lessons they want, at their own pace * Explains how to maximize the new object-oriented design capabilities of Visual Basic .NET, including inheritance and multithreading * Delivers lessons in a proven, modular format for quick, self-paced, customizable learning, with source code and the entire book on CD-ROM for supplemental reference and study