1. Module 1: Getting Started

2. Overview Introduction to .NET and the .NET Framework
Exploring Visual Studio .NET
Creating a Windows Application Project
Use Visual
Studio .NET
Access
Data
Write
Code
Create
Interface
Debug
and Deploy

3. Lesson: Introduction to .NET and the .NET Framework
What Is the .NET Platform?
What Is the .NET Framework?
How the .NET Framework Works

4. What Is the .NET Platform?
XML Web Services
Devices
Servers
User Experiences
Developer Tools

5. Multimedia: Introduction to Microsoft .NET

6. What Is the .NET Framework?
Programming Languages
ADO.NET, Windows forms, ASP.NET, Globalization, Security
.NET Framework Class Library
Common Language Runtime
Operating System

7. How the .NET Framework Works
Common Language Runtime
Class Library
Windows
Web Services
ADO.NET
Data Types
Visual Basic Applications
Visual C# Applications
Visual C++ Applications
Programming Services
.NET Platform Code
Source code compiles as MSIL
JIT compiler produces machine language

8. Multimedia: Introduction to the .NET Framework

9. Practice: Defining the Elements of .NET
Matching Practice
In this practice, you will match .NET terms and definitions
10 min

10. Lesson: Exploring Visual Studio .NET
Programming Features of Visual Studio .NET
Structure of Visual Studio Solutions and Projects
The Development Process

11. Demonstration: Working in the Development Environment
This instructor-led demonstration uses the example of creating a simple C# application in Visual Studio .NET to demonstrate many of the commonly used features of the development environment

12. Programming Features of Visual Studio .NET
Windows
Forms Tools
Web Forms Tools
One-stop Application Development
Visual Studio .NET
Error Handling
Multiple
Languages
Data Access
XML Web
Services Tools
Design
Develop
Debug
Deploy

13. Structure of Visual Studio Solutions and Projects
A container for the projects and solution items that can be built into an application
A solution usually contains one or more related projects
Project
A container within a solution to logically manage, build, and debug the project items that make up your application

14. The Development Process
Create a design specification 1
Create the user interface 2
Set properties for the user interface objects 3
Write code to add functionality 4
Test and debug the application 5
Make an executable file 6
Create a setup application 7

15. Lesson: Creating a Windows Application Project
What Is an Application Template?
How to Use the Windows Forms Designer
How to Use the Properties Window

16. What Is an Application Template?
Provides starter files, project structure, and environment settings

17. How to Use the Windows Forms Designer
Controls to create the user interface
Windows Forms Designer

18. How to Use the Properties Window
Set properties such as size, caption, and color

19. Practice: Creating a Basic Windows Application
Hands-on Practice
In this practice, you will create a basic Windows application
10 min

20. Review Introduction to .NET and the .NET Framework
Exploring Visual Studio .NET
Creating a Windows Application Project