Part I: An Introduction to .NET
Part I of this book focuses on introducing developers to .NET as a whole, delineating and defining the pieces of .NET, and explaining the general format, structure, and intent of the Framework Class Library. This section positions Microsoft's .NET strategy within the context of previous Microsoft technologies and environments. Focus will be given to how .NET affects you, the developer.
Part I explores
What .NET is and why .NET is important
The evolution of VB .NET
The object-oriented characteristics of VB .NET
The structure of the Framework Class Library
After reading this section, you should be well equipped for the content on the Framework Class Library that follows in Part II.
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