This book covers thru .NET Common Language Runtime; the latest environment for component leased programming or Microsoft Platforms. This book deals with implementation of conventional programming languages. The book will have two examples used to illustrate the main points of the text.

This updated edition introduces the important aspects of the language and explains the .NET framework. The alphabetical reference covers the functions, statements, directives, objects, and object members that make up the VB .NET language.

Written by two Delphi and .NET experts, this award-winning volume gives in-depth coverage of the .NET Framework from a Delphi developer perspective. This edition is completely updated and includes in-depth coverage on Borland's new CLX architecture, DBExpress Applications, SOAP, CORBA, WebSnap, and BizSnap features.

Presents programming techniques using the common language runtime of Microsoft .NET Framework.

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