Whether you’re a total novice or a programmer shifting to C#, the newest version of this programming language is full of cool features you’ll want to use. With its Visual Studio compatibility, C# is the perfect language for building Windows Vista applications. And the 2008 version works with LINQ, a query language with syntax similar to SQL but which simplifies database code and can also write queries on XML files. For the best basic C# how-to, ...
Dan Gookin's For Dummies guides to Word have consistently led the pack, selling more than 1.7 million copies in previous editions The author's irreverent sense of humor and crystal-clear prose make getting up to speed on Word a snap Thoroughly updated to cover Word's new interface, new file format options, and new collaboration and connectivity features An essential resource for everyone who wants to hit the ground running with Word 2007 and mak ...
Do you think the programmers who work at your office are magical wizards who hold special powers that manipulate your computer? Believe it or not, anyone can learn how to write programs, and it doesn’t take a higher math and science education to start. Beginning Programming for Dummies shows you how computer programming works without all the technical details or hard programming language. It explores the common parts of every computer programmin ...
Adobe Premiere Elements offers amateur and home moviemakers the opportunity to work with editing tools as powerful as those packed into Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the top tools on the market. Adobe Premiere Elements For Dummies offers these same users not only a guide through all the how-to steps of using the software, but also a valuable reference on how to best apply the tools to a great video project. Author Keith Underdahl, also author of Ad ...
What is this book about? This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language, updated thoroughly (more than 35% new and updated) for the latest SDK 1.5 release. This book shows readers how to build real-world Java applications using the Java SDK. No previous programming experience is required. The author uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide readers through the ins and outs of Java development. In additi ...
The power and elegance of generic types have long been acknowledged. Generics allow developers to parameterize data types much like you would parameterize a method. This brings a new dimension of reusability to your types without compromising expressiveness, type-safety, or efficiency. Now .NET generics makes this power available to all .NET developers. By introducing generic concepts directly into the Common Language Runtime (CLR), Microsoft ha ...
Prepare for the future of Microsoft automation with this no-nonsense guide Windows PowerShell 2 is the scripting language that enables automation within the Windows operating system. Packed with powerful new features, this latest version is complex, and Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to help system administrators get up to speed. Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the program managers and developers, this boo ...
Covers the much-anticipated new features of Word 2007, including collaboration tools, XML tags in Word, and the Word 2007 facelift-the first redesigned UI since Office 97 Ideal for users migrating from older versions of Word and who want to get up to speed on the changes in the application Filled with clear, step-by-step screen shots that show readers how to tackle dozens of Word tasks, including new features like the Research Pane, side-by-side ...
Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you’re new to programming, it’s a great place to start. Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies is the fun and easy way to begin creating applications right away while you get the hang of using the Visual Studio environment. Soon you’ll be building all sorts of useful stuff with VB 2008! This step-by-step guide walks you through a logical series of tasks that build your skills as you get comfortable w ...
