Teach yourself Visual Basic .NET 2003 and begin developing applications and services for Microsoft .NET-one step at a time. Popular author and Visual Basic expert Michael Halvorson guides you through core Visual Basic .NET capabilities, providing a wealth of optimization tips, real-world advice, and instructive code examples. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace-choosing exactly the chapters, lessons, and exercises appropriate to your skill level. Topics include Toolbox controls, menus, and dialog boxes; methods in the .NET Framework version 1.1 class libraries; debugging; structured error handling; data management; inheritance; automating Microsoft Office; integration with Microsoft Windows .NET Server 2003, Windows(r) Forms; Web Forms; graphics and animation; Microsoft ADO.NET; and application deployment. You'll also learn how to upgrade Visual Basic 6-based applications faster using the "Upgrade Notes" sidebars, a special upgrading index, and practical advice about the Visual Basic .NET Upgrade Wizard.