The practical guide to learning Visual Basic 2008! Develop exactly the skills you need and get to know Visual Basic 2008 at your own pace. And indeed, very easily! One step at a time.

This book, like all titles in the popular Step by Step series, is synonymous with easy learning. Regardless of your knowledge level, you will find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications.

- Work with the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.

- Learn essential techniques—from data and variable management to using inheritance and dialogue boxes—and create user interfaces with a professional look.

- Build exciting web functionality with the Visual Web Developer tool and use Microsoft ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls.

- Debug your programs and utilize new features, such as the Query Builder and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.

And all of this in the most systematic and organized way:

- Simple, numbered steps guide you.

- Screenshots help you check your work.

- Tips provide you with useful suggestions.

This comprehensive learning experience also includes a CD with:

- Files for skill acquisition and practical application of the book's lessons.

- An electronic book with full search capabilities (in English).