Graduate to the next generation of Visual Basic at your own pace with the proven Microsoft STEP BY STEP method.

This primer is the fast way for any developer who uses Microsoft® Visual Basic® to begin creating professional applications for the Microsoft .NET platform by unleashing all the power of the .NET-ready version of Visual Basic. Learn core programming skills by selecting just the chapters you need-with code, optimization tips, advice, and samples straight from the experts. Upgrade your Visual Basic 6 applications quickly using "Upgrade Notes" sidebars, a special upgrading index, and practical advice about the Visual Basic .NET Upgrade Wizard. Topics covered include:

 Writing your first program and working with Toolbox controls, menus, and dialog boxes
 Mastering programming fundamentals, including variables, decision structures, loops, and functions
 Using methods in the .NET Framework class libraries
 Debugging Visual Basic .NET programs
 Trapping errors using structured error handling
 Using modules and procedures
 Using collections and arrays to manage data
 Exploring text files and string processing
 Automating Microsoft Office applications and managing processes
 Deploying Visual Basic .NET applications
 Managing Windows® forms and adding graphics and animation effects
 Inheriting forms and creating base classes
 Writing custom code for printers
 Managing Access databases
 Creating database applications with ADO.NET
 Presenting data using the FlexGrid control
 Displaying HTML documents using Microsoft Internet Explorer
 Using Web Forms to build Internet interfaces
 Porting Visual Basic 6 Programs to Visual Basic .NET
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INCLUDED ON CD-ROM:
 Sample code in Visual Basic .NET