Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner


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Focuses on how to program using Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning fun and easy, this is the perfect introductory programming book.




Professional Visual Studio 2005


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Taking a unique IDE-centric approach, well-respected authors examine the IDE capabilities readers will need to perform specific tasks, demonstrated in the context of building XML Web services The only book on the topic that introduces each characteristic of the IDE followed by an example of the context in which that feature is used Covers creating custom templates and wizards, reusing code and lightweight code generators, dynamically generating forms through reflections, managing data in the IDE, using the SQL designer to write stored procedures, debugging ASP.NET Web forms, and much more




Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 2.0 Platform


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Based on newest version of Visual Studio .NET (2005) and .NET Framework version 2.0 All topic areas include specific code examples Bridges the gap between classic C++ and Visual C++ .NET Update of a highly successful first edition




Beginning Visual C#® 2005


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Creating next-generation software and applications is now easier than ever with the release of Visual C# 2005. This accessible book guides you through all aspects of C# programming and the capabilities of Visual Studio 2005 so that you can begin developing customized applications. You'll first learn all aspects of the C# language, from the fundamentals to object-oriented techniques. You'll then quickly progress through Windows(r) and Web programming to making use of data sources, and finally to some advanced techniques such as XML documentation and graphics programming with GDI+. Throughout the book, you'll also find helpful hints, tips, exercises, and full-fledged example code that will enhance your programming skills. This book covers everything you need to know about Visual C# 2005 and the .NET Framework to create powerful, secure applications for mobile devices, Web applications, Windows applications, and Web services. What you will learn from this book Ways to add functionality to your Visual C# applications How to publish applications to the Web with the click of a button Techniques for assembling advanced Windows applications with a minimum of effort and time Tips for using Web services to add complex data and functionality to Web applications How to improve your C# applications using object-oriented programming Steps for using ADO.NET to interact with databases and deal with XML Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to program in C# using the .NET Framework. It is also for programmers who know .NET 1.0 and want to find out about the latest features of .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005. Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.




Professional C# 2005 with .NET 3.0


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Preparing readers to program in C#, this authoritative guide provides the necessary background information on how the .NET architecture works Begins with a tutorial on C# 2005 and the .NET 3.0 Framework, then moves through the vast .NET class library, showing how C# can be used to solve various tasks Includes coverage of the new .NET 3.0 Framework, Generics, ObjectSpaces, .NET 3.0 in SQL Server, ASP.NET 3.0, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, arrays, system transactions, tracing, and event logging Additional coverage includes such topics as writing Windows applications and Windows services, writing Web pages and Web services with ASP.NET 3.0, manipulating XML using C# 2005, and generating graphics using C# 2005




Professional Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio


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Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio (MRDS) offers an exciting new wayto program robots in the Windows environment. With key portions of the MRDS code available in source form, it is readily extensible and offers numerous opportunities for programmers and hobbyists. This comprehensive book illustrates creative ways to use the tools and libraries in MRDS so you can start building innovative new robotics applications. The book begins with a brief overview of MRDS and then launches into MRDS concepts and takes a look at fundamental code patterns that can be used in MRDS programming. You'll work through examples—all in C#—of common tasks, including an examination of the physics features of the MRDS simulator. As the chapters progress, so does the level of difficulty and you'll gradually evolve from navigating a simple robot around a simulated course to controlling simulated and actual robotic arms, and finally, to an autonomous robot that runs with an embedded PC or PDA. What you will learn from this book How to program in the multi-threaded environment provided by the concurrency and coordination runtime Suggestions for starting and stopping services, configuring services, and packaging your services for deployment Techniques for building new services from scratch and then testing them How to build your own simulated environments and robots using the Visual Simulation Environment What robots are supported under MRDS and how to select one for purchase Who this book is for This book is for programmers who are interested in becoming proficient in the rapidly growing field of robotics. All examples featured in the book are in C#, which is the preferred language for MRDS.




IVOR HORTON'S,


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C++, probably the most widely used programming language today, is available on all computers and is flexible and powerful enough to be useful for almost any programming task. "Beginning C++ Programming" is perfect for the absolute beginner to programming, taking each concept and explaining it.




Wrox's Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Starter Kit


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This low-cost, entry-level Starter Kit is an ideal learning tool for novice C♯ programmers. The author has trained thousands of developers all over the world, and his approachable writing style helps readers easily understand the concepts of Visual C♯ Express and its integration with Visual Studio 2005. Explains how to develop applications with Visual C♯ Express using Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and Windows Services. Coverage of Visual C♯ is project- and task-based so readers get quick results as they apply what they have ...




Professional VB 2005


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Visual Basic .NET has changed dramatically from its predecessor, and this book shows developers how to build traditional console applications, ASP.NET applications, XML Web Services, and more The top-notch author team shares their years of experience in VB programming and helps readers take their skills to new heights Addresses issues such as security, data access (ADO.NET), and the latest Visual Studio .NET IDE Explores Common Language Runtime, variables and data types, object syntax, inheritance and interfaces, Windows forms, error handling and debugging, XML, namespaces, and advanced features of the latest version of ASP.NET




Learning C# 2005


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If you're a novice programmer and you want to learn C#, there aren't many books that will guide you. Most C# books are written for experienced C++ and Java programmers.That's why Jesse Liberty, author of the best-selling books Programming C# and Programming ASP.NET, has written an entry-level guide to C#. Written in a warm and friendly manner, Learning C# assumes no prior programming experience, and provides a thorough introduction to Microsoft's premier .NET language. The book helps you build a solid foundation in .NET, and shows you how to apply your skills through the use of dozens of tested examples. You'll learn about the syntax and structure of the C# language, including operators, classes and interfaces, structs, arrays, and strings. Better yet, this updated edition of Learning C# has been completely revised to include the latest additions to the C# language plus a variety of learning aids to help lock-in new knowledge and skills. Here's what's new: Extensive revisions to the text and examples to reflect C# 2005 and .NET 2.0 changes An introduction to Visual Studio 2005, the most popular tool for building Windows and web applications More than 200 questions and fully debugged programming exercises with solutions A greater emphasis on event handling New coverage of generics, generic collections, partial classes, anonymous methods and more. By the time you've finished Learning C#, you'll be ready to move on to a more advanced programming guide that will help you create large-scale web and Windows applications. Whether you have a little object-oriented programming experience or you are new to programming altogether, Learning C# will set you firmly on your way to mastering the essentials of the C# language.