| Course Code: |
IN 824 |
| Course Abstract: |
Visual Studio 2008 adds a large set of new functionality for the Visual Studio developer. From new language features, including LINQ (Language Integrated Query), to new client-side data support, Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 make it easier than ever to create robust, enterprise-level applications. In this course, you will begin with the basics, becoming familiar with Windows Forms and Windows Forms controls and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). You will learn how to access data using ADO.NET, how to take advantage of data binding features, and you will explore the range of controls and components provided by Visual Studio. You will also learn how to build solid applications using structured exception handling, how to use the Visual Studio debugging features, how to use MenuStrip and ToolStrip controls, and how to add unprecedented flexibility to your user interfaces using the container controls. |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for individuals who are Developers. |
| Duration: |
5 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Learn about creating Windows Forms applications
> Know how to trap Windows Forms events
> Investigate the many Windows Forms controls
> Become familiar with intrinsic .NET data types
> Learn how to access data using ADO.NET
> Bind controls to data effortlessly using data binding features
> Work with debugging features
> Learn the role of DataSets and DataTables in ADO.NET
> Know error handling using Exception objects
> Learn how to work with the Windows file system
> Learn how to crate data-bound applications
> Create flexible user interfaces using new container controls
> Learn to create MDI applications
> Investigate new language features, including LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
> Incorporate improvements to Visual Studio's data features
> Build applications using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
> Investigate new features for Windows applications |
| Course Topics: |
Introduction to Windows Forms
.NET Does Windows
Adding Controls to a Form
A Peek Behind the Scenes
Adding Event Handling Code
Adding a Menu to the Form
Adding Non-Graphical Components
Taking Advantage of the Form Event Model
How Visual Basic Handles Events
Exploring Form and Control Events
Common Windows Forms Controls
Label, TextBox, and Button
CheckBox and RadioButton
ComboBox, ListBox, and CheckedListBox
LinkLabel, NumericUpdown, PictureBox and ProgressBar
Exception Handling
Perspectives on Exception Handling
Getting Started with Exception Handling
Catching Specific Exceptions
Raising Errors
Running Code Unconditionally
Handling Unhandled Exceptions
Creating Exception Classes
Working with Strings and Dates
Basic .NET Data Types
Working with Text: The String Class
Working with Dates and Times
Accessing Data
Overview of ADO.NET
Connecting to Data
Executing Commands
Working with Data
Choosing an ADO.NET Provider
Introduction to LINQ
Language Integrated Query
LINQ Syntax
LINQ SQL
LINQ DataSets
LINQ to XML
Data Binding Techniques
Data Binding Basics
Creating a Data Source
Creating Data-Bound Forms
Data Binding Components and Controls
Displaying Data from Related Tables
Enforcing Referential Integrity
Displaying Data from Lookup Tables
Adding Search Capabilities to a Form
Filtering by Values from a Lookup Table
Validating Data
Working with Local Data
Using the Data Controls
Data Controls
The BindingNavigator Control
The BindingSource Component
The DataGridView Control
The ReportViewer Control
Introduction to WPF
Introducing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
Investigating XAML and the WPF Designer
Introducing Content and Grid Controls
Revisiting WPF
Laying Out the Application
Creating the MoviePlayer Control
Creating a Data Source and Hook up Data Binding
Adding a Data Converter and a Data Template
Handling Input/Output Tasks
Introducing the System.IO Namespace
Selecting Files
Browsing for Folders
Handling Path Information
Working with Directories and Files
Using Stream-Based Objects to Read and Write File Contents
Project Settings in Visual Studio 2008
The Project Designer
Application Properties
Compilation Properties
Debugging Properties
Project References
Project Resources
Project Settings
Working with My Namspace
The My Namespace
My.Application
My.Computer
My.User
My.Forms
My.Resources
My.Settings
My.WebServices
Debugging Your Applications
Debugging Applications
Setting Breakpoints and Stepping through Code
Evaluating Variables and Objects
Using the Edit and Continue Feature
Debugging Code in Assemblies
Trace and Instrumenting Applications
Testing Code with Unit Tests
Container Controls
Introducing Container Controls
Grouping Controls with the GroupBox Control
Introducing the Panel Control
Displaying Multiple Panels with the SplitContainer Control
Laying out Panels with the TabControl Control
Simple Layout Using the FlowLayoutPanel Control
Advanced Layout Using the TableLayoutPanel Control
Menus and Toolbars
Introducing the Strips
Working with the Strips
Complex Windows Forms Controls
Introducing Complex Controls
NotifyIcon Control
WebBrowser Control
MaskedTextBox Control
RichTextBox Control
TreeView and ListView Controls
MonthCalendar and DateTimePicker Controls
Interoperability
Interoperability Overview
COM and the .NET Framework
Calling COM Objects from .NET
Using Platform Invoke
Web Services
Deploying Applications Using ClickOnce
ClickOnce Deployment
Publishing and Application
Setting Publish Options
Updating a Deployed Application
What Happens When You Publish an Application?
Deploying Office 2007 Solutions
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| Prerequisites: |
Before taking this course, participants should have a working knowledge of writing code for the .NET Framework, equivalent to our Learning to Program in Visual Basic 2005 course. |