.NET Big Picture - (2nd Edition) (2nd Edition)

Author: David Chappell
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Microsoft's .NET has had a revolutionary impact on Windows-based software development. By providing developers with a multilingual environment to create a wide range of applications, .NET has evolved into the foundation for next-generation Windows software. Since its initial release in 2002, .NET technology has changed the way almost every Windows application is built. This book has been fully updated for .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005, offering a concise guide to the broader landscape of .NET technology. Marginal notes, detailed charts, and clear writing style make the book easy to read and navigate, while opinion pieces explore controversial topics and address common concerns. David Chappell's independent insights and straightforward descriptions clearly explain the mechanics and usage of .NET technology. The book primarily covers topics such as an overview of .NET, the CLR, .NET languages (C#, Visual Basic, and C++), the .NET Framework Class Library, building Web applications with ASP.NET, accessing data with ADO.NET, and creating distributed .NET applications, making it suitable for software developers, IT managers, and .NET enthusiasts.