Focuses on how to program using Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written in a straight-forward style, using a games-based approach that makes learning fun and easy, this is the perfect introductory programming book.

This valuable and inexpensive resource is ideal for anyone who is new to programming and wants to learn the basics of Visual Basic without being overwhelmed by the complicated Visual Studio integrated development environment This back-to-basics book covers getting started with the featured "Starter Kits," learning practical programming , and developing applications Also shows how to use VB Express Edition with database and Web Programming

If you are new to programming with Visual Basic .NET or upgrading from Visual Basic 6.0 and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need formore practical Visual Basic .NET programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.

Learn to write 2D and 3D games without any programming experience by harnessing the advanced 2D/3D graphics features of DarkBasic Professional. This easy-to-use language handles the entire game engine for you, so you are free to focus on designing and playing your own games. Written for beginners with no programming experience, DarkBASIC Pro Game Programming, Second Edition is a welcome change of pace from traditional game programming books. You won't need to spend time figuring out how the game engine works, but only what the game is supposed to do. You will be able to create self-contained executable games with the graphics and sound files stored inside the exe file. No DarkBasic runtime library is needed: compiled programs are self-contained and require only that DirectX is installed. Finally, a book for complete beginners who want to learn to write games!

This book, written by a veteran author with decades of experience in the field of database access and manipulations, walks new readers through the intricacies of developing data-driven solutions using C# 2005 and ADO.NET 2.0. Helpful for those new to the .NET 2.0 technologies or new to data access and manipulation in general, this book surely gives these developers a thorough but easy-to-understand introduction to C# databases. The book is a revision of a successful title with Apress that still sells to this day, and includes tighter focus on newer .NET technologies, creating higher commercial appeal.

This low-cost, entry-level Starter Kit is an ideal learning tool for novice C♯ programmers. The author has trained thousands of developers all over the world, and his approachable writing style helps readers easily understand the concepts of Visual C♯ Express and its integration with Visual Studio 2005. Explains how to develop applications with Visual C♯ Express using Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and Windows Services. Coverage of Visual C♯ is project- and task-based so readers get quick results as they apply what they have ...

After a brief introduction to Visual Studio 2005 and the .Net Framework, the expert authors introduce readers to the fundamentals of the Visual Basic 2005 language End-of-chapter exercises help readers to quickly learn to build rich and professional-looking applications for Microsoft Windows, intranets and the Internet, and mobile devices Offers thorough coverage of the new Visual Studio 2005 tools and features Covers object-oriented programming, creating custom controls, working with databases, creating menus, and working with graphics Addresses building class libraries, Web services and .NET remoting, and deploying applications