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Programming Microsoft® LINQ (PRO-Developer
by Paolo Pialorsi, Marco Russo
Get comprehensive guidance for using the Microsoft Language Integrated Query (LINQ) Project with in-depth insights from two experienced developers. Data-rich applications can be difficult to create because of the tremendous differences between query languages used to access data and programming languages commonly used to write applications. This practical guide covers the intricacies of LINQ, a set of extensions to the Visual C# and Visual Basic programming languages.
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C# 2008 for Programmers (3rd Edition)
by Paul J. Deitel, Harvey M. Deitel
The professional programmer’s Deitel® guide to C# and the powerful Microsoft® .NET FrameworkWritten for programmers with a background in C++, Java or other high-level languages, this book applies the Deitel signature live-code approach to teaching programming and explores Microsoft’s C# language and .NET Framework 3.5 in depth. The book is updated for Visual Studio® 2008 and C# 3.
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Visual Basic 2008 Programmer's Reference (Programmer to Programmer)
by Rod Stephens
Providing programmers and developers of all skill levels with a comprehensive tutorial and reference to Visual Basic (VB) 2008, Microsoft MVP Rod Stephens presents a broad, solid understanding of essential topics on the latest version of VB. He explains the forms, controls, and other objects that VB furnishes for building applications in a modern windows environment.
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Professional Refactoring in Visual Basic (Programmer to Programmer)
by Danijel Arsenovski
In this one-of-a-kind book, Microsoft MVP Danijel Arsenovski shows you how to utilize the power of refactoring to improve the design of your existing code and become more efficient and productive. You?ll discover how to perform unit testing, refactoring to patterns, and refactoring to upgrade legacy Visual Basic code. As you progress through the chapters, you?ll build a prototype application from scratch as Arsenovski walks you step-by-step through each process while offering expert coding tips.
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C# 3.0 Unleashed: With the .NET Framework 3.5
by Joseph Mayo
Whether you need an approachable on-ramp to .NET or you want to enhance your skills, C# 3.0 Unleashed is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to the solutions you seek. You’ll learn to do more with the new tools that are available, including Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework Class Libraries. Throughout this book, you’ll get a practical look at what can be the most useful tools for any given task.
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Essential C# 3.0: For .NET Framework 3.5 (2nd Edition) (Microsoft .Net Development Series)
by Mark Michaelis
Praise for Essential C# 3.0“If you want to be a C# developer, or if you want to enhance your C# programming skills, there is no more useful tool than a well-crafted book on the subject. You are holding such a book in your hands.”–From the Foreword by Charlie Calvert, Community Program Manager, Visual C#, Microsoft“In a time when you can search online for any reference material, Essential C# 3.0 is the one book I still bother to carry in my bag.
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LINQ For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by John Paul Mueller
If you’ve asked yourself “Why can’t I develop database and XML queries in a language I already know?”, then Language INtegrated Query, or LINQ, is for you. LINQ For Dummies introduces you to LINQ and the .NET Framework technologies, so you can use LINQ to query any object, any data set, any kind of XML, and SQL Server—no questions asked.
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Introducing Microsoft® Silverlight(TM) 3 (Pro - Developer)
by Laurence Moroney
Get a jump on the next release of Silverlight the cross-platform, cross-browser plug-in for rich interactive applications (RIAs) and the next-generation user experience. Featuring early insights from a Technical Evangelist on the Microsoft Silverlight team, this guide describes how you can simplify the development and deployment of RIAs by using Silverlight 3 tools with Microsoft Visual Studio(r) 2008, .NET Framework 3.5, and Expression Blend .
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed
by Lars Powers, Mike Snell
Microsoft® Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed is an end-to-end, deep dive into the Visual Studio development environment. It’s meant to provide you guidance on how you can squeeze the ultimate productivity out of the many features built into the .NET development tools. Understanding how to use your tools will make you a better developer. This book was written with that premise as its focus.
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Essential LINQ (Microsoft .NET Development Series)
by Charlie Calvert, Dinesh Kulkarni
“Charlie and Dinesh bring important skills to this project that enable them to show how LINQ works and the practical ways you can use it in your daily development process.” From the Foreword by Anders Hejlsberg LINQ is one of Microsoft’s most exciting, powerful new development technologies. Essential LINQ is the first LINQ book written by leading members of Microsoft’s LINQ and C# teams.
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Dec
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LINQ Fundamentals
Waltham, United States
This course will cover all these topics, plus the language extensions for LINQ and using LINQ with over the web with ADO.NET Data Services.