Visual Studio 2008: Essentials

Chapter 1: VISUAL STUDIO 2008 & THE .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5
1. Multi-Targeting with Various Versions of the .NET Framework
2. Enhancements in the .NET Framework 3.5
3. Choosing a Language
4. Understanding the Evolution of the .NET Framework
5. Setup Instructions & System Requirements
6. Choosing the Appropriate Architecture & Solution Template
7. Software Plus Services Applications
8. Reviewing Desktop Applications
9. Other Project Templates

Chapter 2: WORKING WITH THE IDE TOOLS
1. The Server Explorer
2. Creating a Connection
3. The Solution Explorer
4. The Properties Window
5. The Toolbox
6. The Object Browser
7. Working with Class View

Chapter 3: EXPLORING THE IDE IN MORE DEPTH
1. Customizing the Environment with Code Snippets
2. Using the Import & Export Settings Wizard
3. Customizing Environment Options
4. Customizing the Toolbars & Workspace
5. Code Editor Enhancements in C#
6. Using IntelliSense
7. Code Editor Enhancements with Visual Basic
8. Managing Code Snippets & Commenting
9. Understanding MyObject
10. Object-Oriented Programming

Chapter 4: WINDOWS FORMS: DESIGNING FOR REUSE
1. Creating an Abstract Base Form
2. Using the Image Editor & Setting Up a Main ToolStrip
3. Adding & Configuring ToolStrip Navigation Buttons
4. Adding & Configuring a StatusStrip Control
5. Creating a Child Form & Setting the Startup Form

Chapter 5: WINDOWS FORMS: BEYOND THE BASICS
1. Working with Container Controls
2. Setting Up a Research Pane
3. Setting the Tab Order
4. Creating an Embedded Browser Application
5. Configuring the Application Settings

Chapter 6: ADO.NET & DATA ACCESS FUNDAMENTALS
1. Data Access for Windows Forms: Core Components
2. Attaching Sample Databases & Creating Connections
3. Working with the Data Source Configuration Wizard
4. The ADO.NET Object Model
5. Working with the DataSet Designer
6. Table Adapters
7. Creating a Read-Only DataTable to Use for Reporting
8. Adding a Parameterized & an Insert Query
9. Creating an Administrative Form
10. Working with a Details View

Chapter 7: IMAGE MANAGEMENT WITH THE .NET FRAMEWORK
1. Configuring Basic Functionality for Image Management
2. Working with the DataGridView Control in Windows Forms 3.5
3. User Interface Processing
4. Creating a File Upload Control

Chapter 8: ADVANCED DATA ACCESS WITH LINQ
1. Filtering & Communicating between WinForm Controls
2. Associating the Grouping ID When Adding a New Record
3. Finding & Searching
4. Advanced Data Grid Configuration
5. Working with LINQ

Chapter 9: FILE MANAGEMENT
1. File Management Controls
2. Adding a Dedicated File Management Class
3. Calling the File Management Class
4. Summary
5. Final Comments & Credits