This book is a concise and technical overview of the new Microsoft .NET Framework. Covered here are all of the most important topics - from the underlying Common Language Runtime (CLR) to its specialised packages for ASP.NET, Web Forms, Windows Forms, XML and data access (ADO.NET).
The authors survey each of the major .NET languages, including VB.NET, C# and Managed C++. Compact and free of fluff or proprietary hype, this book offers outstanding value for experienced programmers and architects who need to get up to speed quickly on a far-reaching new technology.