Real-world developer training for results on the job—and on the exam.

Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for MCP Exams 70-306 and 70-316—with this official Microsoft® study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Windows®-based applications using Visual Basic®.NET and Visual C#™ .NET. Then extend your expertise through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential development tasks, you’re also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.

LEARN HOW TO:
• Create the user interface, add controls, and validate user input
• Use OOP techniques, including encapsulation and method overloading
• Build custom controls and .NET assemblies
• Access and modify data using XML and Microsoft ADO.NET
• Implement print support, online help, and accessibility and globalization features
• Test and debug coding errors
• Configure and secure an application
• Deploy applications via removable media, the Web, or a network
• Maintain and optimize application performance


YOUR KIT INCLUDES:
• 60-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET Professional Edition development software on DVD
• Testing tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams featuring scenarios and case studies for both Visual Basic .NET and C# programmers, plus automated scoring
• Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job
• Fully searchable eBook