Beginning VB 2008: From Novice to Professional
What This Title Covers
A progressive introduction to Visual Basic 2008 that mirrors the 'novice to professional' journey. Starts with language fundamentals and steadily builds toward professional-quality application development. Covers the .NET framework, Windows Forms, database programming, and deployment. The progression is deliberate—each chapter adds complexity while reinforcing foundations.
Who It's For
Programming beginners who want a gentle but comprehensive introduction to VB.NET, or developers from other languages who need VB.NET proficiency. The 'novice to professional' arc means early chapters assume zero experience while later chapters cover professional patterns.
Key Chapters and Concepts
- VB.NET language fundamentals and syntax
- The .NET Framework and Common Language Runtime
- Windows Forms application development
- Object-oriented design and implementation
- Exception handling patterns
- Database programming with ADO.NET
- File and stream operations
- Deployment and application lifecycle
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