Developing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET

Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for MCP Exams 70-306 and 70-316—with this official Microsoft® study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Windows®-based applications using Visual Basic®.NET and Visual C#™ .NET. Then extend your expertise through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential development tasks, you're also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.
LEARN HOW TO:

• Create the user interface, add controls, and validate user input
• Use OOP techniques, including encapsulation and method overloading
• Build custom controls and .NET assemblies
• Access and modify data using XML and Microsoft ADO.NET
• Implement print support, online help, and accessibility and globalization features
• Test and debug coding errors
• Configure and secure an application
• Deploy applications via removable media, the Web, or a network
• Maintain and optimize application performance

• 60-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET Professional Edition development software on DVD
• Testing tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams featuring scenarios and case studies for both Visual Basic .NET and C# programmers, plus automated scoring
• Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job
• Fully searchable eBook

1. Introduction to the .NET Framework
2. Creating the user interface
3. Types and members
4. Object-oriented programming and polymorphism
5. Testing and debugging your application
6. Data access using ADO.NET
7. Creating controls using the the .NET Framework
8. Advanced the .NET Framework Topics
9. Assemblies, configuration, and security
10. Deploying your application