5 Day Course
Introduction
This five-day instructor-led course enables introductory-level developers
who are not familiar with the Microsoft .NET Framework or Microsoft Visual
Studio 2005 to gain familiarity with the Visual Studio 2005 development
environment. Students will also learn basic skills using either Microsoft
Visual Basic or Microsoft Visual C# as a programming language.
Audience Profile
The target audience for this course includes both novice programmers who
have a minimum of three months programming experience and intermediate-level
programmers who are otherwise new to .NET Framework development, and want to
learn how to use Visual Basic or C#.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Describe the key features of the .NET Framework and
Visual Studio 2005.
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Create a simple Windows Forms application.
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Explain programming fundamentals.
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Create and use data types and variables.
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Control program execution by using conditional
statements and loops.
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Explain the fundamentals of object-oriented
programming.
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Create simple object-oriented applications.
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Develop the user interface in a Visual Studio
2005 application.
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Validate user input on a Windows form.
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Implement debugging and exception handling in a
Visual Studio 2005 application.
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Access data in a Visual Studio 2005 application.
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Create simple Web applications and XML Web
services.
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Explain the key features of the .NET Framework
version 3.0 technologies.
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Test and deploy Microsoft .NET Framework
applications
Prerequisites
Before attending this course,
students must have:
- Exposure to developing applications in either a graphical or a
non-graphical environment.
- Ability to understand and apply the basics of structured
programming, including concepts such as flow control, variables,
parameters, and function calls.
In addition, it is recommended,
but not required, that students have completed:
- Course 2667: Introduction to Programming
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started
This module introduces the .NET
Framework and the software development life cycle. It also describes the key features
of Visual Studio 2005.
Lessons
- Introduction to Microsoft .NET and the .NET Framework
- Introduction to the Software Development Life Cycle
- Exploring Visual Studio 2005
Lab : Getting Started
- Working in the Development Environment
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe Microsoft .NET and the .NET Framework.
- Describe the software development life cycle.
- Explain the key features of Visual Studio 2005.
Module 2: Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application
This module explains how to
create a Windows Forms application, how to add controls to a form, and how to
compile and run the application.
Lessons
- Creating a Windows Forms Project
- Adding Controls to a Windows Forms Project
- Compiling and Running a Windows Forms Project
Lab : Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application
- Creating a Windows Forms Application
- Adding Controls to the Main Form
- Compiling and Testing the Application
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Create a Windows Forms project.
- Add controls to a Windows Forms project.
- Compile and run a Windows Forms project.
Module 3: Programming Fundamentals
This module explains important
programming concepts and terminology. It also covers the main elements of a
program and explains how to create and work with items such as functions,
properties, and methods. Finally, this module provides guidelines on areas such
as naming conventions and code documentation.
Lessons
- Understanding Programming Concepts
- Defining Program Structure and Flow
- Styling and Writing Code
Lab : Programming Fundamentals
- Displaying the Current Date on a Form
- Adding a New Form to the Application
- Adding Controls to the New Form
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Explain basic programming concepts.
- Define program structure and flow.
- Explain guidelines for styling and writing code.
Module 4: Data Types and Variables
This module introduces data
types, variables, and constants and explains how to use them. It also explains
how to use collections and data type conversion.
Lessons
- Introduction to Data Types
- Defining and Using Variables
- Defining and Using Collections
- Converting Data Types
Lab : Data Types and Variables
- Implementing Variables and Constants
- Implementing Arrays and Enumerations
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Explain the main features of data types.
- Define and use variables.
- Define and use collections.
- Explain data type conversion.
Module 5: Controlling Program Execution
This module describes how to
control program execution by writing expressions, conditional statements, and
iteration statements.
Lessons
- Writing Expressions
- Creating Conditional Statements
- Creating Iteration Statements
Lab : Controlling Program Execution
- Checking User Input
- Enabling and Disabling Controls
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Write expressions that contain
operators.
- Create conditional statements.
- Create iteration statements.
Module 6: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
This module introduces students
to the concepts of object-oriented programming, defines important terminology,
and shows the syntax for defining classes and creating instances.
Lessons
- Introduction to Object-Oriented
Programming
- Defining a Class
- Creating a Class Instance
Lab : Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
- Creating a SalesPerson Class
- Creating and Using a SalesPerson Object
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe the essential features of object-oriented programming.
- Define a class.
- Create a class instance.
Module 7: Creating Object-Oriented Applications
This module describes how to
design classes by using the Class Designer tool in Visual Studio, and also
describes how to use inheritance and interfaces.
Lessons
- Designing Classes with the Class
Designer Tool
- Implementing Inheritance
- Defining and Implementing Interfaces
Lab : Creating Object-Oriented Applications
- Creating a Base Class
- Creating Derived Classes
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Design classes with the Class Designer
tool.
- Implement inheritance.
- Define and implement interfaces.
Module 8: Building a User Interface
This module explains how to
develop an application by using features such as modal and modeless forms,
menus, toolbars, status bars, tool tips, and the HelpProvider control.
Lessons
- Managing Forms and Dialog Boxes
- Creating Menus and Toolbars
- Providing User Assistance
Lab : Building a User Interface
- Adding a Menu and a Toolbar to an
Application
- Adding a Status Bar and Tooltips to an
Application
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Manage forms and dialog boxes.
- Create menus and toolbars.
- Provide user assistance.
Module 9: Validating User Input
This module explains how to
restrict user input on a form, and how to use field-level and form-level
validation.
Lessons
- Restricting User Input
- Implementing Field-Level Validation
- Implementing Form-Level Validation
Lab : Validating User Input
- Adding an ErrorProvider Component to a
Form
- Providing Visual Cues to the User by
Enabling an OK Button
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Restrict user input.
- Implement field-level validation.
- Implement form-level validation.
Module 10: Debugging and Exception Handling
This module introduces students
to the types of errors that can occur in an application, and describes how to
use a combination of debugging and exception handling to detect and diagnose
these errors.
Lessons
- Types of Errors
- Debugging Applications
- Handling Exceptions in Applications
Lab : Debugging and Exception Handling
- Detecting Logic Errors
- Handling Run-Time Errors
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe the types of errors that can occur
in an application.
- Debug an application.
- Handle exceptions in an application.
Module 11: Accessing Data
This module introduces students
to data access in .NET Framework applications, and shows how to access data
both by using the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) and by
writing code.
Lessons
- Overview of Data Access
- Accessing Data by Using the Visual Studio 2005 Integrated
Development Environment
- Programmatic Access to Data
Lab : Accessing Data
- Displaying Data by Using a DataGridView Control
- Access Data Programmatically by Using ADO.NET
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of data access
in a .NET Framework application.
- Access data by using tools in the Visual
Studio 2005 IDE.
- Access data programmatically by using
ADO.NET and the XmlReader class.
Module 12: Creating Web Applications and XML Web Services
This module introduces students
to ASP.NET, and describes how to create simple Web applications and XML Web
services.
Lessons
- Creating Web Applications
- Creating and Using XML Web Services
Lab : Creating Web Applications and XML Web Services
- Creating a Web Application
- Creating and Using an XML Web Service
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Create a Web application in ASP.NET.
- Create and use an XML Web Service in
ASP.NET.
Module 13: Exploring .NET Framework 3.0 Technologies
This module introduces the new
.NET Framework 3.0 technologies and explains how to create a Windows
Presentation Foundation application and a Windows Communication Foundation
service.
Lessons
- Introduction to the .NET Framework 3.0
Technologies
- Introduction to Windows Presentation
Foundation
- Introduction to Windows Communication
Foundation
Lab : Exploring .NET Framework 3.0 Technologies
- Building a Windows Presentation
Foundation Application
- Building a Windows Communication
Foundation Service
- Accessing a Windows Communication
Foundation Service from a Windows Presentation Foundation Client
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe the .NET Framework 3.0 technologies.
- Describe the main features of Windows Presentation Foundation.
- Describe the main features of Windows Communication Foundation.
Module 14: Testing and Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
This module provides an overview
of software testing and explains how to use the Object Test Bench (OTB). It
also explains how to deploy Microsoft .NET Framework applications by using both
Windows Installer and ClickOnce.
Lessons
- Overview of Testing
- Creating Object Test Bench Objects
- Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
Lab : Testing and Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
- Testing an Application
- Deploying an Application by Using
ClickOnce
- Deploying an Application by Using
Windows Installer
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
- Describe the main features of
application testing.
- Create object test bench objects.
- Deploy Microsoft .NET Framework
applications
