NET FRAMEWORK ESSENTIALS (3RD ED.)

The .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2003 offer a powerful application development platform. As they evolve and stabilize many Windows developers are turning to them for their features and flexibility. Here, the authors assume readers have experience in VB, C/C++ and Java to build web applications and web services, and need a high-speed introduction to .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2003 to assess their capabilities and perhaps use them in development. They include an overview of .NET, its programming and components; the Common Language runtime; data (ADO.NET) and XML; web services; ASP.NET; Windows forms; and .NET and mobile devices. Appendices include .NET languages and common acronyms, data types and utilities. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR