Microsoft Visual Basic.NET Step by Step is a comprehensive introduction to Visual Basic programming using Microsoft Visual Basic.NET software. The book has been written so that new programmers can learn software development fundamentals in the context of useful, real world applications and experienced VB programmers can quickly master the essential tools and programming techniques offered in the VB.NET upgrade.
Michael Halvorson has written more than 35 books, including the popular Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step, Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Step by Step, Microsoft Office XP Inside Out, and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Professional Step by Step. A former Visual Basic localization manager at Microsoft, Michael is an associate professor at Pacific Lutheran University. His current work is in Visual Studio; he is also writing a book on the history of innovation in Western societies. [Source: O'Reilly Media author site]