Application Development with Visual C# 2008

5 day course

In this course you will learn how to use Visual Studio 2008 and Visual C# 2008 to build Windows applications to run on the .NET 3.5 platform. Visual Studio 2008 adds a large set of new functionality for the Visual Studio developer. From new language features, including LINQ (Language Integrated Query) and new client-side data support, Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 make it easier than ever to create robust, enterprise-level applications. In this course, you will begin with the basics, becoming familiar with Windows Forms and Windows Forms controls and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). You will learn how to access data using ADO.NET, how to take advantage of data binding features, and you will explore the range of controls and components provided by Visual Studio. You will also learn how to build solid applications using structured exception handling, how to use the Visual Studio debugging features, how to use MenuStrip and ToolStrip controls, and how to add unprecedented flexibility to your user interfaces using the container controls.

Overview of Course Topics:
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• Introduction to Windows Forms
• Taking Advantage of the Form Event Model
• Common Windows Forms Controls
• Exception Handling
• Working with Strings and Dates
• Accessing Data
• Introduction to LINQ
• Data Binding Techniques
• Using the Data Controls
• Introduction to WPF
• Revisiting WPF
• Handling Input/Output Tasks
• Project Settings in Visual Studio
• Debugging Your Applications
• Menus and Toolbars
• Container Controls
• Complex Windows Forms Controls
• Working with My Namespace