.NET Framework Essentials: Introducing the .NET Framework
<p>Fully updated for version 1.1 of the .NET Framework, <i>.NET Framework Essentials</i>, 3rd Edition is an objective, concise, no-nonsense overview of the Microsoft .NET Framework for developing web applications and services. Written for intermediate to advanced VB, C/C++, Java, and Delphi developers, <i>.NET Framework Essentials</i>, 3rd Edition is also useful to system architects and leaders who are assessing tools for future projects.<i>.NET Framework Essentials</i> touches all the bases--from the Common Language Run-Time (CLR) and key class libraries to the specialized packages for ASP.NET, Windows Forms, XML Web Services, and data access (ADO.NET). The authors survey each major .NET language, including VB.NET, C#, J#, and Managed C++, as well as MSIL, clearing away the noise and hype, and presenting a clear, practical look at the underlying technologies. <i>.NET Framework Essentials</i> also provides a handy reference to the most commonly used features of .NET Framework.Written by two veteran web applications developers, <i>.NET Framework Essentials</i>, 3rd Edition is one of the most complete, concise, and ultimately useful books to describe the breadth of technology represented by .NET.Compact and free of fluff or proprietary hype, <i>.NET Framework Essentials</i> is an outstanding value for experienced programmers and architects who need to get up to speed quickly.</p>