Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic 2010.

Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic 2010-one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows and the Web.

Discover how to:

• Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
• Master essential techniques-from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes
• Create professional-looking Uis; add visual effects and print support
• Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool
• Use Microsoft ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls
• Debug your programs and handle run-time errors
• Use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft .NET Framework