Visual FoxPro to Visual Basic® .NET

Chapter 4. A Visual Basic .NET Framework

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Starting the New Windows Application Project

• Adding a Windows Controls Library

• Building Your First Inheritable Form

• Programming with Class

• Click Event Code for the Form's Buttons

In this chapter, we'll build a simple application framework for Visual Basic .NET forms applications that use SQL Server. You'll see how object-oriented techniques can greatly reduce development time and cost, and simplify your job. If you thought Visual Basic .NET was a lot harder than Visual FoxPro, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

A small Visual Basic .NET Windows Application project might consist of

• A Main form to contain the application and the menu

• The Menu control in the Main form

• A few forms to add, edit, and ...