Table of Contents

The .NET Framework
Visual Studio .NET
Helpful Hints for .NET
Review Topics

Chapter 2: Building Multitier Programs with Classes

Object-Oriented Programming
Creating Classes
Namespaces, Scope, and Accessibility
Garbage Collection
Passing Control Properties to a Component

Chapter 3: Windows Database Applications

Visual Basic and Database Applications
MSDE and SQL Server
Displaying Data in Individual Fields
Multiple Tiers

Chapter 4: Windows Database Using Related Tables

Data Relationships
Related Tables in a Grid
Master / Detail Records
Unbound Data Fields
Many-to-Many Relationships

Chapter 5: Windows Database Updates

The Data Objects
Updating Data in a Grid
The BindingContext Object
Dataset Updating
Updating a Dataset in Bound Controls
Updating Related Tables

Chapter 6: Using Web Forms — ASP.NET

Web Applications
Files in Web Projects
Creating Web Forms
Using the Validator Controls
The IIS Application Objects
State Management
Managing Web Projects

Chapter 7: Web Forms Database

Data Access in .NET
Web Server DataGrid Controls
The DataList Control
More Controls
Multiple Tiers
Maintaining the State of List Boxes
Controlling Validation

Chapter 8: Related Database Tables and Updates in Web Forms

Displaying Data from Related Tables
Updating a Database
Multitier Considerations

Chapter 9: Web Services

Concepts and Terminology
Creating a Web Service
Consuming a Web Service
The Windows Consumer Application
Performing Calculations in a Web Service
Accessing Data through a Web Service
Moving a Web Service Project

Chapter 10: Writing Database Reports Using Crystal Reports

Using Crystal Reports
Creating and Displaying a Report

Chapter 11: Using Collections

Referencing Collection Items
Systems.Collections Namespace
Using Stacks
Creating a Collection of Objects
Using an Items Collection

Chapter 12: User Controls

Windows User Controls
Web User Controls

Chapter 13: Creating Help Files

HTML Help Workshop
Creating a Help Facility
Connecting the HTML Help File to an Application
Other Forms of User Assistance

Chapter 14: Looking Ahead

Microsoft Mobile Internet Toolkit
World-Ready Programs
Threading

Appendix A: Answers to Feedback Questions

Appendix B: Review of Introductory VB .NET Concepts

Microsoft’s Visual Studio .NET
Visual Basic Solutions and Projects
Data Types, Variables, and Constants
Exception Handling
Control Structures
Message Boxes
Sub and Function Procedures
VB Functions
Windows Forms
Controls
Menus
Printing
Web Applications
Data Files

Appendix C: MSDE: SQL Server Desktop Version

Appendix D: SQL Primer

Appendix E: Tips and Shortcuts for Mastering the Environment