Understanding .NET (2nd Edition): A Tutorial and Analysis

by David Chappell

Microsoft's .NET is revolutionizing Windows-based software development. Since its initial release in 2002, .NET has changed significantly, becoming the foundation for a new generation of Windows applications. The .NET Framework and Visual Studio, the two core aspects of this initiative, provide a multilanguage environment in which developers can create Web services, graphical user interfaces, and other kinds of applications. Taken as a whole, the .NET technologies have changed the way nearly every Windows application is built.

Now fully updated for version 2.0 of the .NET Framework and Visual Basic 2005, Understanding .NET, Second Edition, is a concise guide to the landscape of Windows development. Margin notes, detailed diagrams, and lucid writing make this book easy to read and navigate, while analysis sections explore controversial issues and address common concerns. David Chappell's independent perspective and straightforward descriptions clarify both how the .NET technologies work and how they can be used.

Coverage includes


An overview of .NET and its goals The Common Language Runtime (CLR) The .NET languages, including C#, Visual Basic, and C++ The .NET Framework class library Building Web Applications with ASP.NET Accessing Data with ADO.NET .NET framework integration with SQL Server 2005 The key to using a new technology is to understand the fundamentals. This book provides the robust foundation developers and technical managers need to make the right decisions and maximize the potential of this revolutionary framework.

Genres: Programming, Reference

317 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2002

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Reviews

[Richie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boning up on .Net.....

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an older book based on the .NET 2.0 framework, but it's a surprisingly good summary of .NET as a technology stack. Probably a good choice if you're a manager who needs to get accustomed to the .NET world. A lot has changed in the years between .NET 2.0 and the current 4.5 version, but there are still a few good concepts in this one...

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

very well done background on what .Net is, what problems it solves, the politics behind it, pros and cons. I had to read it three times for it to sink in but it was exactly the starting point i was looking for.

[Ibrahim · Rating 5 out of 5]

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