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This is an ideal book if you’re an experienced developer approaching Visual C++ from a background of C# programming on .NET 1.1 or 1.0. This book includes two distinct sections forming a simple migration path for you to move across to Visual C++ 2005 development. The first section introduces the Visual C++ 2005 technology then overviews the language in eight fast-track chapters. This overview is tightly focused on the mechanics of the language and does not introduce any coding. Five additional chapters then detail the techniques and issues involved in converting C# applications to Visual C++ 2005.

The remainder of the book acts as a detailed reference to Visual C++ 2005, providing information and advice on the technology and its coding techniques. This part of the book is designed for you to dip into it as a reference to assist in your work. While this information doesn’t replace that freely available within Visual Studio .NET 2005, this content helps supplement it. Overall, the thorough treatment of advanced topics will earn this text a place on your shelf as a handy reference for years to come.

Each step in this book is displayed with callouts to help you see exactly where the action takes place on the screen. This book covers over 100 tasks, including using attributes, operators, and classes; documenting code with XML, using arrays, building forms, programming Web services, using Windows designers and macros, troubleshooting, and editing.

Stan Lippman is one of the best-selling authors on C++ and has long been one of the major contributors to its growth and standardization. He is the architect C++/CLI, Microsoft's latest extension to C++. Under his guidance, experienced C++ developer and trainer – and Visual C++ MVP -- Marcus Heege, explains how the core C++/CLI language elements work and, just as important, how Microsoft intends them to be used.

Though written by experts, and full of sound, expert insight and advice, this book can be read profitably by any C++ programmer. Short code examples concisely illustrate concepts, and more elaborate examples show how C++/CLI is best used. Even programmers new to C++/CLI, but planning to migrate to it from another language, can use this book to understand core language elements crucial to planning and migrating effectively.

"In the last 3 years, I have tried to learn C# for web programming using books from a number of different publishers, but have always lost my motivation. The books were just not geared toward someone trying to learn on their own. Then, I checked out your ASP.NET/C# book from our corporate library. What a fantastic book! It's in such high demand at work that I bought my own copy." (A developer's comment on a previous edition of Murach's ASP.NET)

Already know how to code in C# 2010? Then, master web programming with this .NET 4 edition of the ASP.NET book that's a favorite of developers. It teaches beginners how to develop web applications from scratch. And more seasoned professionals use it as a time-saving guide whenever they need the "how-to" details that take forever to find online.

Here's a quick rundown on what developers have always liked best about this book:

#1: Complete applications show you how all the pieces interact
The key to mastering ASP.NET 4 is to have plenty of real-world applications that guide you in using the new skills that you're learning...and that help you avoid the problems that you might run into as you build complex web sites. That's why this book gives you complete applications, including the web forms, the aspx code, and the C# code. Download the applications for free from the Murach website, and experiment with them on your own to see how valuable they are.

#2: It gives you a 6-chapter section on database programming that's geared to business applications
Database handling is crucial in business programming, yet it's glossed over in just a chapter or two in many books. In contrast, this 6-chapter section teaches you how to use SQL data sources and ASP.NET data controls to develop database applications with little or no C# code. Then, it teaches you how to use object data sources to create 3-layer applications that let you separate the presentation code from the data access code. And each topic is illustrated using examples like maintenance and shopping cart applications...the kind of database applications you'll deal with every day.

#3: It teaches you ASP.NET development the way it should be done, using Visual Studio 2010
The 1.x edition of this book was one of the first to teach web development using Visual Studio instead of tools like Notepad. Today, no developer should miss out on the productivity features of Visual Studio 2010. So those features are integrated throughout this book, rather than being relegated to just a chapter or two at the beginning.

#4: It teaches you ASP.NET 4 features when they're appropriate, not just convenient
In contrast to some books, the ASP.NET 4 features haven't just been tacked onto the chapters from the previous .NET 3.5 edition. Instead, authors Anne Boehm and Joel Murach have carefully analyzed how the changes affect the way you develop web applications and what you need to learn when. That means this book integrates the new material with the classic ASP.NET features that haven't changed, giving you a cohesive, fluid approach to learning web programming the way it's done today.

#5: The distinctive paired-pages format* makes learning...and reference...a breeze
A few years ago, a customer used the term "paired pages" to describe our presentation style, and the name has stuck. It means that this book presents each topic in a two-page spread. The right page gives screen shots, code, syntax, bulleted details--whatever is needed to illustrate and summarize the topic; the left page provides extra explanation and perspective as needed. That makes it easy for developers at any level to skim through material they already know and focus on what's new to them.

EXAM PREP GUIDES

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by three required MCPD: Web Developer exams—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs.

PRACTICE TESTS

Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Maximize your exam performance with preparation for:

EXAM 70-536 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation

• Use types, collections, generics, and regular expressions to manage data
• Develop services, application domains, and multithreaded applications
• Implement code access and role-based security, and data encryption
• Work with serialization and reflection techniques
• Instrument applications with logging and tracing
• Interact with legacy code using COM Interop and PInvoke

EXAM 70-528 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development

• Create, trace, configure, and deploy Web applications
• Integrate data into your application using Microsoft ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls
• Implement forms authentication, impersonation, and login controls
• Configure user controls and create custom Web controls
• Use themes, user profiles, and Web parts for customizable, personalized Web sites
• Manage server-side and client-side application state

EXAM 70-547 Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

• Evaluate Web application requirements and build a validation prototype
• Use style sheets, master pages, Web parts, and user controls for a consistent UI
• Design, develop, and implement application components
• Develop mechanisms for data access, exception handing, event logging, and application feedback
• Define, assess, and implement a testing strategy
• Validate a deployment plan and analyze performance to determine readiness

Your all-in-one kit includes:

• Official self-paced study guides for three required exams.
• Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.
• 1200+ practice and review questions.
• Case scenarios and lab exercises.
• Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# code samples on CD.
• 15% exam discount from Microsoft; good for three exams. Offer expires 12/31/11. Voucher inside.
• 90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.
• Fully searchable eBooks for all three guides.

Build Your Own ASP.NET 4 Web Site Using C# & VB is aimed at beginner ASP.NET developers wanting to develop their skills, web designers wanting to move into server-side programming, and experienced developers making the leap from ASP to .NET.

Readers will learn:

• language and programming basics
• how to construct ASP.Net Web Pages
• how to build web applications
• to use validation controls
• database design and development
• how to use ADO.NET
• how to manage data and content
• how to integrate Ajax and jQuery
• the role of MVC

... all in the process of successfully developing and deploying a working intranet site for a fictional company.

IT certification exams require a lot of study and practice. Many of our customers spend weeks, if not months preparing for the exam. While most classroom training and certification preparation software do a good job of covering exam material and providing practice questions, summarization of the highlights and key study points is often missing. This book is intended to bridge the gap between preparation and the final exam. It is designed to be an easy reference that will walk you through all the exam objectives with easy to remember key points required to successfully pass the certification exam. It reinforces the key points, while helping you focus on the exam requirements. The benefits are multifold and can help you save hours of exam review, while keeping key concepts fresh in your mind before the exam. This critical review will help you with the final exam preparation touches and give you the confidence needed for the big day. Benefits of this exam countdown and quick review guide: 1. Focused approach to reviewing exam material - review what you must know 2. All key exam concepts highlighted and reinforced 3. Time saving - must know facts at your finger tips in one condensed version 4. Detailed explanations of all possible answers to practice questions to ensure your grasp of the topic 5 A full length simulation exam to determine your exam readiness`

"In the last 3 years, I have tried to learn C# for web programming using books from a number of different publishers, but have always lost my motivation. The books were just not geared toward someone trying to learn on their own. Then, I checked out your ASP.NET/C# book from our corporate library. What a fantastic book! It's in such high demand at work that I bought my own copy." (A developer's comment on the 2.0 edition of Murach s ASP.NET)

Already know how to code C# 2008 desktop applications? Then, you're ready to master web programming with the 3.5 edition of this best-selling ASP.NET book from Murach Books.

It covers the 3.5 features that provide new functionality...like the ListView and DataPager data controls, LINQ data sources, new CSS-related tools, and ASP.NET AJAX...while it teaches you how to develop web applications from scratch. And it does that using all the same features that made the 2.0 edition such a favorite among professional developers:

#1. It's concise, practical, and crystal-clear in telling you what you need to know

#2. It shows you how to get the most from Visual Studio 2008 as you code, test, debug, and deploy ASP.NET web applications

#3. It gives you a 7-chapter section on database programming...2 more chapters than in the previous edition because .NET continues to deliver new, powerful tools for this critical component of business applications

#4. It gives you solid training in the essential skills that you'll use every day, including data validation...state management...improving the user experience with easy site navigation and a standard look and feel...boosting user response time with ASP.NET AJAX...handling security...developing reusable controls...working with database data using SQL, object, and LINQ data sources...and more

#5. It gives you real-world application examples that guide you in applying what you're learning as you develop your own websites (you can download the applications for free from the Murach website)

#6. Its paired pages presentation makes for fast reading, instant reinforcement, and time-saving reference (to see how the paired pages work, you can download free chapters from the Murach website)

So if you need to learn ASP.NET 3.5 web programming, we hope you'll try this book first. We're convinced that it will deliver the training you need better and faster than any other book.

• Uses the popular Problem;Design;Solution format to help readers, especially those who know how to code specific ASP.NET features, learn to "put it all together" into a complete Web application
• Emphasizes n-tier ASP.NET Web application architectural design, something intermediate and advanced ASP.NET developers need and can't find anywhere else
• Current edition is the most popular and discussed book in the p2p.wrox.com reader discussion forums
• Covers registration and membership system, user-selectable themes, content management systems, polls, mailing lists, forums, e-commerce stores, shopping carts, order management with real-time credit-card processing, localization, and other site features
• Developers also learn to handle master pages, themes, profiles, Web parts, server-side UI controls, compilation, deployment, instrumentation, error handling and logging, data access with ADO.NET and LINQ, ASP.NET AJAX, and much more

Teaching novice computer users, including seniors and individuals with disabilities such as low vision or motor skills, how to do what they want and need to do online is a formidable challenge for library staff. Part inspirational, part practical Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide is a summary of techniques, approaches, and skills that will help librarians meet this challenge.

Jessamyn C. West's experience as a librarian, deeply immersed in technology culture yet living in rural America, makes her uniquely qualified to write this book. Taking a big-picture approach to the subject, she demystifies and simplifies tech training for the busy librarian, providing an easy-to-use handbook full of techniques that can be used with many different library populations. As an added bonus, she also examines the players in the library technology arena to offer firsthand reports on what works, what doesn't, and what's next.