A hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic 2010. It teaches the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic 2010?one step at a time. At whatever skill level, readers will find the practical guidance and examples they need to start building professional applications for Windows and the Web. It helps in discovering how to : ? Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio? 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE). ? Master essential techniques?from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes. ? Create professional-looking user interfaces; add visual effects and print support. ? Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool. ? Use Microsoft ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls. ? Use new features, such as Query Builder, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.