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Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Step by Step

Name: Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Step by Step
Author: John Sharp
ISBN: 9780735621299

by John Sharp

October 2005

Beginner

592 pages

15h 2m

English

Microsoft Press

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Microsoft® Visual C#® 2005 Step by Step
A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Finding Your Best Starting Point in This BookConventions and Features in This BookConventionsOther FeaturesOnline Companion ContentTechnology UpdatesSystem RequirementsPrerelease SoftwareInstalling and Using the Practice FilesInstalling the Practice FilesConfiguring SQL Server Express EditionUsing the Practice FilesUninstalling the Practice FilesSupport for this BookQuestions and Comments
I. Introducing Microsoft Visual C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
1. Welcome to C#
Beginning Programming with the Visual Studio 2005 EnvironmentWriting Your First ProgramUsing NamespacesCreating a Windows Forms ApplicationChapter 1 Quick Reference
2. Working with Variables, Operators, and Expressions
Understanding StatementsUsing IdentifiersIdentifying KeywordsUsing VariablesNaming VariablesDeclaring VariablesWorking with Primitive Data TypesDisplaying Primitive Data Type ValuesUsing Arithmetic OperatorsDetermining an Operator’s ValuesExamining Arithmetic OperatorsControlling PrecedenceUsing Associativity to Evaluate ExpressionsIncrementing and Decrementing VariablesPrefix and PostfixChapter 2 Quick Reference
3. Writing Methods and Applying Scope
Declaring MethodsSpecifying the Method Declaration SyntaxWriting return StatementsCalling MethodsSpecifying the Method Call SyntaxApplying ScopeDefining Local ScopeDefining Class ScopeOverloading MethodsWriting MethodsChapter 3 Quick Reference
4. Using Decision Statements
Declaring bool VariablesUsing Boolean OperatorsUnderstanding Equality and Relational OperatorsUnderstanding Conditional Logical OperatorsSummarizing Operator Precedence and AssociativityUsing if Statements to Make DecisionsUnderstanding if Statement SyntaxUsing Blocks to Group StatementsCascading if StatementsUsing switch StatementsUnderstanding switch Statement SyntaxFollowing the switch Statement RulesChapter 4 Quick Reference
5. Using Compound Assignment and Iteration Statements
Using Compound Assignment OperatorsWriting while StatementsWriting for StatementsUnderstanding for Statement ScopeWriting do StatementsChapter 5 Quick Reference

6. Managing Errors and Exceptions
Coping with ErrorsTrying Code and Catching ExceptionsHandling an ExceptionUnhandled ExceptionsUsing Multiple catch HandlersCatching Multiple ExceptionsUsing Checked and Unchecked Integer ArithmeticWriting checked StatementsWriting Checked ExpressionsThrowing ExceptionsUsing a finally BlockChapter 6 Quick Reference
II. Understanding the C# Language
7. Creating and Managing Classes and Objects
Understanding ClassificationThe Purpose of EncapsulationDefining and Using a ClassControlling AccessibilityWorking with ConstructorsOverloading ConstructorsUnderstanding static Methods and DataCreating a Shared FieldCreating a static Field with the const KeywordChapter 7 Quick Reference
8. Understanding Values and References
Copying int Variables and ClassesUsing ref and out ParametersCreating ref ParametersCreating out ParametersHow Computer Memory is OrganizedUsing the Stack and the HeapThe System.Object ClassBoxingUnboxingChapter 8 Quick Reference
9. Creating Value Types with Enumerations and Structs
Working with EnumerationsDeclaring an Enumeration TypeUsing an EnumerationChoosing Enumeration Literal ValuesChoosing an Enumeration’s Underlying TypeWorking with Structure TypesDeclaring Structure TypesUnderstanding Structure and Class DifferencesDeclaring Structure VariablesUnderstanding Structure InitializationCopying Structure VariablesChapter 9 Quick Reference
10. Using Arrays and Collections
What Is an Array?Declaring Array VariablesCreating Array InstancesInitializing Array VariablesAccessing Individual Array ElementsIterating Through an ArrayCopying ArraysWhat Are Collection Classes?The ArrayList ClassThe Queue ClassThe Stack ClassThe Hashtable ClassThe SortedList ClassComparing Arrays and CollectionsUsing Collection Classes to Play CardsChapter 10 Quick Reference
11. Understanding Parameter Arrays
Using Array ArgumentsDeclaring params ArraysUsing params object[ ]Using params ArraysChapter 11 Quick Reference
12. Working with Inheritance
What Is Inheritance?Using InheritanceBase Classes and Derived ClassesCalling Base Class ConstructorsAssigning Classesnew MethodsVirtual Methodsoverride Methodsprotected AccessCreating InterfacesInterface SyntaxInterface RestrictionsImplementing an InterfaceReferencing a Class Through Its InterfaceWorking with Multiple InterfacesAbstract ClassesSealed ClassesSealed MethodsExtending an Inheritance HierarchySummarizing Keyword CombinationsChapter 12 Quick Reference
13. Using Garbage Collection and Resource Management
The Life and Times of an ObjectWriting DestructorsWhy Use the Garbage Collector?How Does the Garbage Collector Work?RecommendationsResource ManagementDisposal MethodsException-Safe DisposalThe using StatementCalling the Dispose Method from a DestructorMaking Code Exception-SafeChapter 13 Quick Reference
III. Creating Components
14. Implementing Properties to Access Attributes
Comparing Fields and MethodsWhat Are Properties?Using PropertiesRead-Only PropertiesWrite-Only PropertiesProperty AccessibilityUnderstanding the Property RestrictionsDeclaring Interface PropertiesUsing Properties in a Windows ApplicationChapter 14 Quick Reference
15. Using Indexers
What Is an Indexer?An Example That Doesn’t Use IndexersThe Same Example Using IndexersUnderstanding Indexer AccessorsComparing Indexers and ArraysIndexers in InterfacesUsing Indexers in a Windows ApplicationChapter 15 Quick Reference
16. Delegates and Events
Declaring and Using DelegatesThe Automated Factory ScenarioImplementing the Factory Without Using DelegatesImplementing the Factory by Using a DelegateUsing DelegatesAnonymous Methods and DelegatesCreating a Method AdapterUsing an Anonymous Method as an AdapterFeatures of Anonymous MethodsEnabling Notifications with EventsDeclaring an EventSubscribing to an EventUnsubscribing from an EventRaising an EventUnderstanding GUI EventsUsing EventsChapter 16 Quick Reference
17. Introducing Generics
The Problem with ObjectsThe Generics SolutionGenerics vs. Generalized ClassesGenerics and ConstraintsCreating a Generic ClassThe Theory of Binary TreesBuilding a Binary Tree Class Using GenericsCreating a Generic MethodDefining a Generic Method to Build a Binary TreeChapter 17 Quick Reference
18. Enumerating Collections
Enumerating the Elements in CollectionManually Implementing an EnumeratorImplementing the IEnumerable InterfaceImplementing an Enumerator by Using an IteratorA Simple IteratorDefining an Enumerator for the Tree<T> Class by Using an IteratorChapter 18 Quick Reference
19. Operator Overloading
Understanding OperatorsOperator ConstraintsOverloaded OperatorsCreating Symmetric OperatorsUnderstanding Compound AssignmentDeclaring Increment and Decrement OperatorsDefining Operator PairsImplementing an OperatorUnderstanding Conversion OperatorsProviding Built-In ConversionsImplementing User-Defined Conversion OperatorsCreating Symmetric Operators RevisitedAdding an Implicit Conversion OperatorChapter 19 Quick Reference
IV. Working with Windows Applications
20. Introducing Windows Forms
Creating Your ApplicationCreating a Windows Forms ApplicationWhat Are the Common Windows Forms Properties?Changing Properties ProgrammaticallyAdding Controls to the FormUsing Windows Forms ControlsSetting Control PropertiesChanging Properties DynamicallyProgramming the User InterfacePopulating the ComboBoxSet the current dateInitialize the CheckBoxInitialize the radio button groupFill the ListBoxCall the Reset methodPublishing Events in Windows FormsProcessing Events in Windows FormsRun the ApplicationChapter 20 Quick Reference
21. Working with Menus and Dialog Boxes
Menu Guidelines and StyleAdding Menus and Processing Menu EventsCreating a MenuSetting Menu Item PropertiesOther Menu Item PropertiesMenu EventsPop-Up MenusCreating Pop-Up MenusUsing Common Dialog ControlsUsing the SaveFileDialog ControlUsing a PrinterChapter 21 Quick Reference
22. Performing Validation
Validating DataThe CausesValidation PropertyValidation EventsAn Example—Customer MaintenanceA First Attempt at Performing ValidationBeing UnobtrusiveUsing an ErrorProvider ControlAdding a Status BarChapter 22 Quick Reference
V. Managing Data
23. Using a Database
Using ADO.NET DatabasesThe Northwind Traders DatabaseCreating the DatabaseAccessing the DatabaseUnderstanding DataSets, DataTables, and TableAdaptersDisplaying Data in an ApplicationUsing ADO.NET ProgrammaticallyChapter 23 Quick Reference
24. Working with Data Binding and DataSets
Windows Forms Controls and Data BindingDefining a DataSet and Using Simple Data BindingUsing Complex Data BindingUpdating a Database Using a DataSetManaging ConnectionsHandling Multi-User UpdatesUsing a DataSet with a DataGridView ControlValidating User Input in the DataGridView ControlPerforming Updates by Using a DataSetChapter 24 Quick Reference
VI. Building Web Applications
25. Introducing ASP.NET
Understanding the Internet as an InfrastructureUnderstanding Web Server Requests and ResponsesManaging StateUnderstanding ASP.NETCreating Web Applications with ASP.NETBuilding an ASP.NET ApplicationUnderstanding Server ControlsCreating and Using a ThemeDefining a ThemeApplying a ThemeChapter 25 Quick Reference
26. Understanding Web Forms Validation Controls
Comparing Server and Client ValidationsServer ValidationClient ValidationImplementing Client ValidationChapter 26 Quick Reference
27. Securing a Web Site and Accessing Data with Web Forms
Using the Web Forms GridView ControlManaging SecurityUnderstanding Forms-Based SecurityImplementing Forms-Based SecurityQuerying DataDisplaying Customer InformationDisplaying Data in PagesOptimizing Data AccessCaching Data in a Data SourceEditing DataDeleting Rows from a GridView ControlUpdating Rows in a GridView ControlChapter 27 Quick Reference
28. Creating and Using a Web Service
What Is a Web Service?The Role of SOAPWhat Is the Web Services Description Language?Building the ProductService Web ServiceCreating the ProductService Web ServiceHandling Complex DataWeb Services, Clients, and ProxiesTalking SOAP: The Difficult WayTalking SOAP: The Easy WayConsuming the ProductService Web ServiceChapter 28 Quick Reference
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Chapter 21. Working with Menus and Dialog Boxes

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Create and edit menus for Windows Forms applications.
Use the MenuStrip and ContextMenuStrip controls.
Respond to menu events for performing processing when a user clicks a menu command.
Manipulate menus programmatically and create dynamic menus.
Create context-sensitive pop-up menus.
Use common dialog boxes in your applications to prompt the user for the names of files and printers.
Send documents to a printer.

In Chapter 20, you saw how to create a simple Windows Forms application that used a selection of controls and events. Many professional Microsoft Windows applications also provide menus containing commands and options, giving the user the ability ...

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