* Visual Basic .NET has changed dramatically from its predecessor, and this book shows developers how to build traditional console applications, ASP.NET applications, XML Web Services, and more * The top-notch author team shares their years of experience in VB programming and helps readers take their skills to new heights * Addresses issues such as security, data access (ADO.NET), and the latest Visual Studio .NET IDE * Explores Common Language Runtime, variables and data types, object syntax, inheritance and interfaces, Windows forms, error handling and debugging, XML, namespaces, and advanced features of the latest version of ASP.NET