With the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6, this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes: Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls; Building dynamic forms; Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTables; Persisting objects to disk files; Handling graphics and printing; Achieving robustness via structured exception handling and debugging; Developing your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritance; Building custom Windows controls; Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items; Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applications; and Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET. It coverage also includes: Facilitating database programming with the visual database tools; Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controls; Designing web applications to access databases; Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls; Building XML web services to use with Windows and web applications; and Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniques.