Abstract: Are you just getting starting with Visual Studio and Visual Basic? Then you'll likely want to start with the so-called Express Editions. What makes the Express Editions so popular? Their price: FREE! The Express Editions (there are several) are easy-to-learn and include everything the beginner (hobbyists, students, and novice developers) needs to build Windows applications, Web sites, and Web services. There are several pieces to the Express Edition puzzle. One piece is the Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition, a lightweight tool for building dynamic Web sites and Web services. Another piece is the Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition- targeted programming tools for students and hobbyists who wish to learn the fundamentals of Windows programming. A final piece to the puzzle is SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, a database for building data-driven applications. This chapter focuses on getting you started with Visual Studio and learning Visual Basic by learning the Express Editions.
Number of Videos: 17
Total Run Time: 3 hours and 31 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter focuses on setup - install, update, patching, etc - and configuring the environment for fast use/access. If you want to learn the ins and outs of the IDE (the Integrated Development Environment) then you'll get lots of practical information from these videos about docking, setting options, and more.
Number of Videos: 9
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 28 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter is designed to help you rapidly get the basics of the IL, compilers, and much of the terms and logic behind .NET languages and, more specifically, Visual Basic.
Number of Videos: 31
Total Run Time: 5 hours and 25 minutes
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Abstract: For most people, the logical place to begin learning a complex language like Visual Basic is with console applications. Console applications are really nothing more than applications (exe's) that you run at the command prompt (or DOS prompt). What's so great about console apps? Why should you start here? Sooner or later you'll likely need to write a console application - even if you're doing web development- and learning to write console applications allows you to separate yourself from learning the complex environment and lets you focus specifically on the code. Also, console applications can be written by hand; i.e., with Notepad.exe or any text editor and a compiler.
Number of Videos: 7
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
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Abstract: Sometimes called rich clients, WinForm (short for Windows Forms) applications allow the developer the full set of Visual Studio tools and customizations. With Visual Studio 2005, you can develop Smart Client applications and this chapter of videos helps you focus exclusively on WinForm development.
Number of Videos: 5
Total Run Time: 51 minutes
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Abstract: ASP.NET is an incredibly rich environment that allows you to create incredibly dynamic web applications and web services. This chapter of videos helps you get started working with your first web applications as well as walking you through the architecture and concepts of using ASP.NET. If you want to learn to write ASP.NET web pages, This chapter is the place to start - after you've reviewed the Concepts and Installation-level videos.
Number of Videos: 10
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 56 minutes
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Abstract: In this video chapter, you will learn how to filter a SqlDataSource based on certain parameters as well as get a great introduction and overview of the Gridview.
Number of Videos: 8
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 38 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter focuses purely on using ASP.NET master page, as well as working and developing user controls and server controls.
Number of Videos: 6
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 7 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter is for anyone wanting to learn how to deploy an ASP.NET website, how to update your websites, and Best Practices for deployment and maintainability. Also discussed in this series is how to deploy your sites to local and remote locations, using hosted environments, using FTP, and much more.
Number of Videos: 16
Total Run Time: 3 hours and 9 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter is about several options for programming: Agile programming, Extreme programming, and Test Driven Development (TDD)/Unit Testing. Unsure about what these are? Then you'll want to watch this chapter for a solid understanding of each.
Number of Videos: 5
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 0 minutes
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Abstract: VB and SQL Server go together like peas in a pod. SQL Serer is a very
natural database for VB - in fact, you can even install a SQL Server
2005 Express Edition instance when you install VB. This
chapter/chapter is about installing and working with Visual Basic - SQL Server
2005 Enterprice, Standard, Developer, and Express Editions.
Number of Videos: 12
Total Run Time: 2 hours and 28 minutes
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Abstract: A grab bag of material - SSIS package execution in .NET for starters - and just a whole bunch of random material that just plain can't be put into a chapter easily.
Number of Videos: 18
Total Run Time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
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