Visual Basic .NET is part of the Visual Studio .NET family of products. While the syntax and style are similar to earlier versions of Visual Basic, this version has many radical new features to ensure that Microsoft's best selling language remains one of the most sophisticated Integrated Development Environments available. Whether you want to develop applications for Windows or for the World Wide Web, Visual Basic .NET is an excellent tool for producing reliable, professional applications fast. Essential VB .NET fast covers the development environment, the key controls and the VB programming language including the new additions which allow serious object-oriented programming. Using plenty of examples, John Cowell shows:- How to develop both Windows and ASP .NET applications in a Windows XP environment- An introduction to developing Windows database applications- How to use the essential Windows and Web controls- How to create object orientated applications to get you up and running fast, using VB .NET. The source code for the examples in this book is available at the Essential series web site http://www essential-series.com