VB Programmers: Get in Step with .NETWith the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes:Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controlsBuilding dynamic formsUsing powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTablesPersisting objects to disk filesHandling graphics and printingAchieving robustness via structured exception handling and debuggingDeveloping your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritanceBuilding custom Windows controlsBuilding menus and list controls with custom-drawn itemsUsing ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applicationsUsing SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NETFacilitating database programming with the visual database toolsBuilding web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controlsDesigning web applications to access databasesUsing the DataGrid and DataList web controlsBuilding XML web services to use with Windows and web applicationsSpecial topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniquesNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.