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November 2003 - Posts

Free ebook (Programming the .NET Compact Framework)

"Paul and Dave are simultaneously writing two Compact Framework books: one with all C# samples, the other with all VB samples. (The samples are going to be made available for download to registered users.) Prior to the publication, all chapters from both books will be made available on this website for public review and comment."

 

Check his link:

http://www.paulyao.com/cfbook/index.asp

 

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PART 1: FOUNDATIONS

  

1 Compact Framework Architecture

2 What is a Compact Framework Program?   

3 Fundamental .NET Data Types  

4 Platform Invoke  

 

 

 PART 2: USER-INTERFACE PROGRAMMING

  

5 Creating Forms  

6 Mouse and Keyboard Input  

7 Inside Controls  

8 Data Binding   

9 Inside More Controls   

10 Custom Controls  

 

 

 PART 3: MANAGING DEVICE DATA

  

11 Storage  

12 ADO.NET Programming  

13 Synchronizing Mobile Data  

14 Remote API (RAPI )

 

 

 PART 4: CREATING GRAPHICAL OUTPUT

  

15 Compact Framework Graphics  

16 Text and Fonts  

17 Printing

 

A Appendix A: Hungarian Naming for .NET

 

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Thanks, Paul Yao and David Durant for sharing that ;)

 

Note: Register online at http://www.paulyao.com/ReaderFeedback, to get access to complete chapters
Differences Between VB.NET / C#

"....Because of the past differences between Microsoft® Visual Basic, Microsoft® Visual CT, and Microsoft® Visual C++, many developers have the impression that Microsoft® Visual C# .NET is a more powerful language than Microsoft® Visual Basic .NET. Some developers assume that many things that are possible in Visual C# .NET are impossible in Visual Basic .NET, just as many things that are possible in Microsoft® Visual CT 6.0 and earlier or Microsoft® Visual C++T 6.0 and earlier are impossible in Microsoft® Visual BasicT 6.0 and earlier. This assumption is incorrect. Although differences exist between Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET, they are both first-class programming languages that are based on the Microsoft® .NET Framework, and they are equally powerful..."

Check this:

Differences Between Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308470

Don’t forget to do the download ;)

Posted: Nov 12 2003, 03:29 PM by rbfigueira | with 19 comment(s)
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