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Beginning VB 2008 Databases

From Novice to Professional

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  • © 2008

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Authors:
  1. Vidya Vrat Agarwal
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  2. James Huddleston
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  • Every VB programmer, experienced or new, needs to know what this book covers—more comprehensively, concisely, and gently than any other

  • The latest edition of a classic, it is the first to cover the latest versions of both VB and ADO.NET for the new .NET 3.5

  • Valuable as both a rapid tutorial and a permanent reference

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxviii
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  2. Getting Your Tools

    Pages 1-13

  3. Getting to Know Your Tools

    Pages 15-24

  4. Getting to Know Relational Databases

    Pages 25-34

  5. Writing Database Queries

    Pages 35-65

  6. Manipulating Database Data

    Pages 67-87

  7. Using Stored Procedures

    Pages 89-107

  8. Using XML

    Pages 109-121

  9. Understanding Transactions

    Pages 123-141

  10. Getting to Know ADO.NET

    Pages 143-168

  11. Making Connections

    Pages 169-184

  12. Executing Commands

    Pages 185-202

  13. Using Data Readers

    Pages 203-224

  14. Using Datasets and Data Adapters

    Pages 225-266

  15. Building Windows Forms Applications

    Pages 267-292

  16. Building ASP.NET Applications

    Pages 293-311

  17. Handling Exceptions

    Pages 313-330

  18. Working with Events

    Pages 331-341

  19. Working with Text and Binary Data

    Pages 343-364

  20. Using LINQ

    Pages 365-378
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About this book

Beginning VB 2008 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the SQL Server XML data type and the LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic.

In addition to teaching you database basics like using SQL to communicate with databases, this book provides you with detailed, code-practical techniques to access data in Visual Basic 2008 across a range of coding situations. Code-heavy and full of practical detail, this book has been fully revised and upgraded for .NET 3.5 and offers you the best contemporary practice in this core programming area, so that you'll find yourself using it in nearly all your .NET projects.

  • Provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure necessary tools
  • Presents all essential SQL query and update concepts and syntax, so you don't need prior familiarity with relational databases or SQL
  • Describes how to use ADO.NET transactions, exceptions, and events
  • Covers ADO.NET features for handling XML, text, and binary data within a Visual Basic 2008 context
  • Explains all concepts through straightforward code examples

About the authors

Vidya Vrat Agarwal, a Microsoft .NET purist and an MCT, MCPD, MCTS, MCSD.NET, MCAD.NET, and MCSD, works with Lionbridge Technologies (NASDAQ: LIOX), and his business card reads "Subject Matter Expert" (SME). He is also a lifetime member of the Computer Society of India (CSI). He started working on Microsoft .NET with its beta release. He has been involved in software development, evangelism, consultation, corporate training, and T3 programs on Microsoft .NET for various employers and corporate clients. His articles can be read at ProgrammersHeaven.com, and he also reviews .NET preparation kits, available at UCertify.com. He has contributed as technical reviewer to many books published by Apress, including Beginning VB 2008 Databases: From Novice to Professional. He lives with his beloved wife, Rupali, and lovely daughter, Vamika ("Pearly"). He believes that nothing will turn into a reality without them. He is the follower of the concept "No pain, no gain" and believes that his wife is his greatest strength. He is a bibliophile; when he is not working on technical stuff, he likes to be with his family and also likes reading spiritual and occult science books. He blogs at http://Dotnetpassion.blogspot.com. You can reach him at Vidya_mct@yahoo.com.

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