Exploring the .NET Initiative introduces the .NET initiative and explains how it offers interoperability among applications using different platforms and languages.
Languages and Application Development presents an overview of three programming languages used to develop .NET applications: Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic .NET and Visual C++ .NET.
Getting Started with .NET explains the system requirements necessary to install Visual Studio .NET
Visual C#: Getting Started introduces users to the Visual C# programming language and explains the elements of a Visual C# program.
Arrays and Classes explains the use of single-dimensional, multi-dimensional, and jagged arrays in Visual C# programming.
Creating Windows Applications discusses how to create a new Windows application project and explains the default code provided by Visual Studio .NET.
Visual Studio .NET and ASP.NET provides an overview of ASP.NET and explains advances made over previous versions of ASP.
Using Server Controls explains how to use server controls with ASP.NET Web forms.
Validation and Composite Controls teaches students how to use validation controls and composite controls when constructing an ASP.NET Web form.
Using Rich Web Controls and Debugging Applications explains how to use the AdRotator, Calendar, and Xml Web server controls.
Data Binding and Working with Control Templates explains data binding with various server controls and data sources.
Creating Mobile Applications and Using ADO.NET provides an overview of how to use Visual Studio .NET to create applications for mobile devices such as cell phones and personal data assistants (PDAs).
Working with XML, Configuration, and HTTP Handlers provides an overview of the use of XML with Visual Studio .NET.
Caching, Security, and Migration shows users how to employ caching in the applications they design using Visual Studio .NET.
Working with Web Services shows users how to create Web services with Visual Studio .NET, then how to add data controls and functions and test the Web service.
Deploying Applications shows users how to get the programs they've developed in Visual Studio .NET up and running in the real world.

Features:

Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
Exercises -- try it out
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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