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These self-guided lessons from Total Training help you increase your knowledge and understanding of Visual Studio. Whether you are looking to stay competitive or just keep up to date on the latest Microsoft technology, Microsoft expert Asli Bilgin shows you just how it's done. With lessons on the basics of Visual Studio, to more advanced techniques on setting up Windows Forms, this series is just what you need to learn all about Visual Studio fast!

Highlights:
- Get an insider's guide to the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
- Learn all about the IDE tools
- Discover how to create an Abstract Base Form
- Find out all about the file management controls

Contents:

Lesson 01: Visual Studio 2008 & The .Net Framework 3.5
00. Introduction
01. Multi-Targeting with Various Versions of the .NET Framework
02. Enhancements in the .NET Framework 3.5
03. Choosing a Language
04. Understanding the Evolution of the .NET Framework
05. Setup Instructions & System Requirements
06. Choosing the Appropriate Architecture & Solution Template
07. Software Plus Services Applications
08. Reviewing Desktop Applications
09. Other Project Templates

Lesson 02: Working With The IDE Tools
00. Introduction
01. The Server Explorer
02. Creating a Connection
03. The Solution Explorer
04. The Properties Window
05. The Toolbox
06. The Object Browser
07. Working with Class View

Lesson 03: Exploring The IDE In More Depth
00. Introduction
01. Customizing the Environment with Code Snippets
02. Using the Import & Export Settings Wizard
03. Customizing Environment Options
04. Customizing the Toolbars & Workspace
05. Code Editor Enhancements in C#
06. Using IntelliSense
07. Code Editor Enhancements with Visual Basic
08. Managing Code Snippets & Commenting
09. Understanding MyObject
10. Object-Oriented Programming

Lesson 04: Windows Forms: Designing For Reuse
00. Introduction
01. Creating an Abstract Base Form
02. Using the Image Editor & Setting Up a Main ToolStrip
03. Adding & Configuring ToolStrip Navigation Buttons
04. Adding & Configuring a StatusStrip Control
05. Creating a Child Form & Setting the Startup Form

Lesson 05: Windows Forms: Beyond The Basics
00. Introduction
01. Working with Container Controls
02. Setting Up a Research Pane
03. Setting the Tab Order
04. Creating an Embedded Browser Application
05. Configuring the Application Settings

Lesson 06: ADO.Net & Data Access Fundamentals
00. Introduction
01. Data Access for Windows Forms: Core Components
02. Attaching Sample Databases & Creating Connections
03. Working with the Data Source Configuration Wizard
04. The ADO.NET Object Model
05. Working with the DataSet Designer
06. Table Adapters
07. Creating a Read-Only DataTable to Use for Reporting
08. Adding a Parameterized & an Insert Query
09. Creating an Administrative Form
10. Working with a Details View

Lesson 07: Image Management With The .Net Framework
00. Introduction
01. Configuring Basic Functionality for Image Management
02. Working with the DataGridView Control in Windows Forms 3.5
03. User Interface Processing
04. Creating a File Upload Control

Lesson 08: Advanced Data Access With LINQ
00. Introduction
01. Filtering & Communicating between WinForm Controls
02. Associating the Grouping ID When Adding a New Record
03. Finding & Searching
04. Advanced Data Grid Configuration
05. Working with LINQ

Lesson 09: File Management
00. Introduction
01. File Management Controls
02. Adding a Dedicated File Management Class
03. Calling the File Management Class
04. Summary
05. Final Comments
06. Credits

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