The Microsoft .NET Framework

Beginner - Intermediate Level Users.

The Microsoft .NET Framework is a platform for building integrated, service-oriented applications that interact with a wide variety of sources, regardless of the platforms or languages used. Get a head start on working with the .NET Framework with this compendium of first-look information that comes direct from the most trusted authorities on the subject - the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and Microsoft Press.

This volume rounds up the best from MSDN - technical articles, briefings, interview transcripts and other resources - to give you complete answers on everything you need to know about .NET. This MSDN guide includes reprints of technical articles from the MSDN Library and MSDN Magazine, interviews with Microsoft .NET experts.