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Samples and Starter Kits
These Samples and Starter Kits are fully functional sample applications. Each sample is complete and well-documented so that you can get started right away!

Visual Studio Express Registration Benefits
Visual Studio Express Registration Benefits include many resources and benefits to ensure that you have a great experience with Express edition products.

Vista P2P Toolkit
The Vista P2P Toolkit allows you to create cool, fun peer-to-peer applications with no lines of code necessary!

Coding4Fun
Like to take things apart to see how they work? Check out the Coding4Fun columns to learn all about cool and fun software projects using the Visual Studio Express Editions.

Tips & Tricks

Using Graphics Server .NET
Learn how easy it is to add simple charts and graphs to your own applications using the Graphics Server .NET charting controls.

Creating Visual Studio Express Templates
Learn how to create Project and Item templates.

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Windows Development Tier Two

In the second tier, it's time to learn about Windows Forms applications, the most common type of Windows program. Dig into creating user interfaces, working with events, creating variables, and creating objects. Finally, discover the scope of the classes and interfaces available in the .NET Framework to create powerful applications.

Introduction to Windows Forms

> Visual Basic: Introduction to Windows Forms Applications

> Visual C#: Introduction to Windows Forms Applications

Absolute Beginner Series in Visual Basic

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 1: Getting Started

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 2: Creating a User Interface

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 3: Handle Events and Set Properties

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 4: Variables, Expressions, Statements, and Operators

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 5: Branching and Recursion

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 6: Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals

> Absolute Beginner's Series Lesson 7: The .NET Framework