Microsoft Visual C 2005 Express Edition

In this lively, eye-opening, and hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Visual C# 2005 Express Edition. Featuring a full working edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project--a desktop weather-reporting application--from start to finish. You'll get an unintimidating introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual C# Express to work right away--creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first, ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources.

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 ...

Presents projects designed to create applications for Microsoft Windows.

Providing beginners with the basics of databases, database design, and SQL programming, this book shows novice programmers how to use C# and ADO.NET to manipulate data in databases Includes hands-on examples, helpful tips, and real-world scenarios on accessing data from Windows applications, ASP.NET applications, and Web Services The SQL provider for accessing SQL Server databases, ADO.NET, and the new .NET 2.0 features Covers the fundamentals of accessing and manipulating data while giving a solid understanding of relational database design Topics covered include modifying data, custom data binding, working with disconnected data, and much more

Build your own Web browser, desktop weather station, or other cool application--without any programming experience! Featuring learn-by-doing projects and plenty of visual examples, this hands-on book is your quick start to creating applications for Microsoft Windows. Have fun as you discover how to: Design a rich user interface with easy-to-use tools "Drag and drop" text boxes, buttons, and other controls into your application Add database and reporting capabilities Exploit features that reduce the amount of code you write Find and fix any bugs Roll-out and share your application CD Includes: Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

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.

Delivers the know-how that novice database developers, enthusiasts, and independent software vendors need in order to use the SSE database Written in the typical nonintimidating For Dummies style, the book's emphasis is on installing SSE and using it to create simple database applications with other tools in Microsoft's Express product line Covers how to use SQL Server Express Manager, an easy-to-use management tool that comes with SSE, and the Application XCopy feature, which provides SSE with the ability to treat databases like files Addresses topics unique to SSE and not covered in standard SQL Server books, including network and security features, migrating and connecting from Access and MSDE to SSE, and migrating from SSE to the full-blown SQL Server database The CD-ROM contains SQL Server Express trial version and the Web site has the code from applications featured in the book Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

* Written by Peter Wright, who taught 100,000 new programmers how to program in Visual Basic when Microsoft last launched a new product so suitable for new/hobbyist and aspirant programmers. The same Peter Wright style today makes this book the best Express tutorial available. * Covers all the key features of Express C# in a friendly, accessible style, and opens up a whole range of exciting continuation products in the Apress roadmaps for when the new programmers wants to continue their journey. * C# is the language of the future and a lot of aspirant programmers are going to choose C# as their entry-point into programming. This book serves that new community of programmers and presents a first-class author to guide them.