Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step (Step by Step Guides)

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic® 2010.

Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic® 2010-one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows® and the Web.

Discover how to:

• Work in the Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
• Master essential techniques-from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes
• Create professional-looking UIs; add visual effects and print support
• Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool
• Use Microsoft® ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls
• Debug your programs and handle run-time errors
• Use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft® .NET Framework

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