For the Visual Basic 6.0 Developer: Learn Visual Basic 2005
Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 is the ideal environment for a Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 developer to extend existing Microsoft Windows–based desktop applications as well as build new Web, Microsoft Office application, and mobile device functionality. This track has been designed to help you extend your existing skills and become proficient in Visual Basic 2005 and the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Level 1: Introduction to Visual Basic 2005
Visual Basic 6.0 developers get an introduction to Visual Basic 2005 programming concepts and methods. Topics include .NET Framework 2.0, core language differences between Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual Basic 2005, object-oriented programming, Visual Studio 2005 IDE, and upgrading and deploying applications.
Level 2: .NET Framework 2.0, an Introduction
Visual Basic 2005 developers get introduced to .NET Framework 2.0 programming concepts and methods. Learn .NET Framework 2.0 concepts such as core classes in the .NET Base Class Library. Topics, as they specifically apply to Visual Basic 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, include system types, generics, collections, and serialization.
Level 3: Introduction to Data and Security
Visual Basic 2005 developers get introduced to core .NET Framework 2.0 development concepts centered on data and security. Topics include ADO.NET, XML, Web services, SOAP, and security.
Level 4: Windows Application Development Concepts
Become skilled in the basics of developing Windows applications using Visual Basic 2005. Begin by reviewing application development concepts such as creating Windows forms and controls and configuring controls and creating the user interface. Then, lay the groundwork for developing and deploying successful Windows applications by using Visual Basic 2005 and Visual Studio 2005.
Level 5: Web Application Development Basics
Find out about developing Web applications using Visual Basic 2005. Begin with an introduction to Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 followed by a study of tools and architecture. Topics include server controls, configuration, custom controls, forms authentication, building data-bound forms, and deployment of Web applications.