Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Visual Studio 2008 is packed with features that help you create better software and do it with less repetition and drudgery. Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies shows you how to make the most of this cool suite of tools! It’s all here!
This comprehensive, seven-books-in-one guide gets you up and running with Visual Studio 2008 in no time. You’ll discover Microsoft’s vision for Visual Studio, get familiar with the .Net environment and languages, and learn how to install, browse, and make connections with Visual Studio. Soon, you’ll be building applications for Vista, Office 2007, and mobile devices; using AJAX and LINQ; and testing and debugging your programs. Discover how to:
- Understand Visual Studio’s role in software development
- Work with .Net languages
- Develop applications for Vista
- Build smart client interfaces
- Use the visual data designer
- Use Ajax controls
- Streamline application deployment
- Debug your applications
- Explore ASP. NET services
- Work with strongly typed data sets
- Access data with Visual Studio
- Program with Visual Studio 2008
- Build professional reports with Crystal Reports
Fully updated with new information on Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 development, MS Office application development, and more, Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies also features a companion Web site packed with sample projects, supplemental podcasts, and a support forum. You’ll never find a smarter way to get up to speed with Visual Studio 2008!
Customer Review: Good for first overview
This book is good for a first overview of what and how do to with VS 2008.
The reader should have minimum programming skils, not a dummie at all.
Customer Review: Best Buy To Make!
This book has been a great reference and learning aid. From start to finish it gives you a great insight of Visual Studio 2008 and the versatility of this program. There are many step by step examples of the many uses of Visual Studio 2008 as well as many tips and web site references. From building application programs (such as smart client and web applications) to accessing data(by using XML or SQL Server) this is a great reference for any programmer. I would strongly suggest that this book become a part of any programmers library.


