Visual Basic 2008 Recipes A Problem Solution Approach

Visual Basic 2008 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

Visual Basic 2008 Recipes

Sometimes you just need to solve a problem and get on with your work. To that end, Visual Basic 2008 Recipes is a compendium of practical solutions for busy VB .NET programmers. Create time for the more interesting aspects of your VB .NET project by solving common problems with the practical solutions and dozens of code examples in this book. Important .NET 3.5 technologies, such as Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) and Language Integrated Query (LINQ), are covered, and each chapter addresses a specific problem domain, including database access, multimedia, XML manipulation, networking, and security. The code is free to download, so you can use the recipes immediately. Take advantage of quality, ready–made solutions to common Visual Basic programming problems Avoid the tedium of having to reinvent the wheel—focus instead on the more interesting problems specific to your application Learn from and be inspired by what the authors have done. Use their work as stepping stones to solve even more complex problems

Silverlight 2 Recipes

Microsoft .NET architect evangelist Jit Ghosh presents a practical companion guide to developing rich, interactive web applications with Silverlight 2. Common problems, issues, and every–day scenarios are tackled with a detailed discussion of the solution and ready–made code recipes that will save you hours of coding time. The recipes included in Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach have been carefully selected and tested with the professional developer in mind. You'll find clearly and succinctly stated problems, well–architected solutions, and ample discussion of the code and context so you can see immediately how the solution will support your project. Enjoy practical coverage of Silverlight development in many projects and contexts, including Designing complete, rich, interactive user experiences Manipulating content and the runtime environment through the Silverlight Plugin Runtime API Consuming, transforming, and displaying content in your Silverlight web application through XML, LINQ–based data access, and isolated storage Building custom controls for your Silverlight project Integrating rich media, including audio and video, to create a very dynamic user interface and experience Using new Silverlight 2 features, including .NET Framework integration, the use of dynamic languages like Python and Ruby in Silverlight development, and digital rights management support Find instant solutions, comprehensive Silverlight 2 coverage, and time–saving expert advice, all in Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach.