Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies

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Visual Studio 2008 is packed with features that help you create better software and do it with less repetition and drudgery. Visual Studio 2008 All–In–One Desk Reference For Dummies shows you how to make the most of this cool suite of tools! It's all here!This comprehensive, seven–books–in–one guide gets you up and running with Visual Studio 2008 in no time. You'll discover Microsoft's vision for Visual Studio, get familiar with the .Net environment and languages, and learn how to install, browse, and make connections with Visual Studio. Soon, you'll be building applications for Vista, Office 2007, and mobile devices; using AJAX and LINQ; and testing and debugging your programs. Discover how to:Understand Visual Studio's role in software developmentWork with .Net languagesDevelop applications for VistaBuild smart client interfacesUse the visual data designerUse Ajax controlsStreamline application deploymentDebug your applicationsExplore ASP. NET servicesWork with strongly typed data setsAccess data with Visual StudioProgram with Visual Studio 2008Build professional reports with Crystal ReportsFully updated with new information on Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 development, MS Office application development, and more, Visual Studio 2008 All–In–One Desk Reference For Dummies also features a companion Web site packed with sample projects, supplemental podcasts, and a support forum. You'll never find a smarter way to get up to speed with Visual Studio 2008!
 

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Introduction. Book I: Visual Studio 2008 Overview. Chapter 1: What Is Visual Studio? Chapter 2: Exploring .NET. Chapter 3: Modern Software Development. Chapter 4: The Languages of .NET. Chapter 5: The Many Editions of Visual Studio 2008. Book II: Getting Started. Chapter 1: Installing Visual Studio Professional. Chapter 2: Browsing Visual Studio. Chapter 3: Making Connections with Visual Studio. Chapter 4: Upgrading .NET. Book III: Building Applications. Chapter 1: Getting Smart about Smart Clients. Chapter 2: Building Smart Client User Interfaces. Chapter 3: Building Visual C++ Applications. Chapter 4: Building Web Applications. Chapter 5: Using AJAX For Rich Web Pages. Chapter 6: Laying Out Your Site. Chapter 7: Exploring ASP.NET Services. Chapter 8: Building a Mobile Application. Book IV: Getting Acquainted with Data Access. Chapter 1: Accessing Data with Visual Studio. Chapter 2: Show Me the Data. Chapter 3: Working with Strongly Typed DataSets. Chapter 4: Working with XML. Chapter 5: Under the Hood with ADO.NET. Chapter 6: Using Visual Studio with SQL Server. Chapter 7: LINQ. Book V: Coding. Chapter 1: Programming with Visual Studio 2008. Chapter 2: Understanding Data Types. Chapter 3: Get Some Class. Chapter 4: Wiring Up Events in the User Interface. Chapter 5: Getting Productive with Visual Studio 2008. Chapter 6: Exploring Web Services. Chapter 7: Handling Exceptions and Debugging. Chapter 8: Testing Code with Visual Studio. Book VI: Going the Extra Mile. Chapter 1: Building Solutions and Projects. Chapter 2: Deployment Options. Chapter 3: Checking Out Source Control. Chapter 4: Building Professional Reports with Crystal Reports. Book VII: Extending Visual Studio. Chapter 1: Exploring Visual Studio Extensions. Chapter 2: Being a Team Player with Visual Studio Team System. Chapter 3: Using Visual Studio with Vista and Office 2007. Index.