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Visual Studio Hacks Twenty-Sixth an Edition
Contributor(s): Avery, James (Author)

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ISBN: 0596008473     ISBN-13: 9780596008475
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
OUR PRICE: $28.49  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2005
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Annotation: With start-up templates for projects ranging from Windows applications to web services, and extensive help and on-line documentation, Visual Studio .NET might be mistaken for a tool for unsophisticated users. It's true that most developers soon discover that the basic operation of Visual Studio is fairly self-explanatory; less obvious are some of the suite's more advanced built-in features.

Visual Studio .Net includes a wealth of little-used capabilities, is very customizable, has a complete automation model, and much more. On top of its regular feature set, there are hosts of free add-ins, macros, and power toys that can further enhance the functionality of Visual Studio. This book is all about exploring these things, and in doing so, becoming a better and more efficient developer. Developers will learn how to:

Get the most out of projects and solutions, including getting down and dirty with the undocumented format of project and solution files

Use these editor features to the fullest, and add additional functionality to the editor through the use of third-party add-ins

Learn smarter ways to navigate the application and your own source code

Customize shortcut keys, toolbars, menus, the toolbox, and much more

Use the debugger successfully not only on your source code, but with T-SQL and scripting languages as well

Automatically generate code

Learn how the server can be used to interface with databases, services, and performance counters, as well as WMI

Use and create Visual Studio add-ins to extend its functionality

Offering valuable tips, tools, and tricks, "Visual Studio Hacks" takes you far beyond the suite's usual capabilities. You can read this bookfrom cover to cover or, because each hack stands its own, you can feel free to browse and jump to the different sections that interest you most. If there's a prerequisite you need to know about, a cross-reference will guide you to the right hack.

If you want to experience the full spectrum of Visual Studio's functionality and flexibility, you'll find the perfect guide for exploration in "Visual Studio Hacks." Once the final page is turned, you can confidently say that you've been exposed to everything that Visual Studio .NET is capable of doing.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Programming Languages - C#
- Computers | Operating Systems - Windows Desktop
- Computers | Programming Languages - Visual Basic
Dewey: 005.276
Physical Information: 1.15" H x 5.8" W x 8.66" L (1.48 lbs) 478 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2005 pg. 113
Library Journal 08/15/2005
 
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With start-up templates for projects ranging from Windows applications to web services, and extensive help and on-line documentation, Visual Studio .NET might be mistaken for a tool for unsophisticated users. It's true that most developers soon discover that the basic operation of Visual Studio is fairly self-explanatory; less obvious are some of the suite's more advanced built-in features.Visual Studio .Net includes a wealth of little-used capabilities, is very customizable, has a complete automation model, and much more. On top of its regular feature set, there are hosts of free add-ins, macros, and power toys that can further enhance the functionality of Visual Studio. This book is all about exploring these things, and in doing so, becoming a better and more efficient developer. Developers will learn how to:

  • Get the most out of projects and solutions, including getting down and dirty with the undocumented format of project and solution files
  • Use these editor features to the fullest, and add additional functionality to the editor through the use of third-party add-ins
  • Learn smarter ways to navigate the application and your own source code
  • Customize shortcut keys, toolbars, menus, the toolbox, and much more
  • Use the debugger successfully not only on your source code, but with T-SQL and scripting languages as well
  • Automatically generate code
  • Learn how the server can be used to interface with databases, services, and performance counters, as well as WMI
  • Use and create Visual Studio add-ins to extend its functionality
Offering valuable tips, tools, and tricks, Visual Studio Hacks takes you far beyond the suite's usual capabilities. You can read this book from cover to cover or, because each hack stands its own, you can feel free to browse and jump to the different sections that interest you most. If there's a prerequisite you need to know about, a cross-reference will guide you to the right hack.If you want to experience the full spectrum of Visual Studio's functionality and flexibility, you'll find the perfect guide for exploration in Visual Studio Hacks. Once the final page is turned, you can confidently say that you've been exposed to everything that Visual Studio .NET is capable of doing.

Contributor Bio(s): Avery, James: -

James Avery is the founder and owner of Infozerk Inc. which runs The Lounge advertising network and provides .NET and Ruby consulting. James has been working with .NET since 2001 and has been a web developer since 1996. He has written books for Microsoft Press, Wrox, and O'Reilly Press. James has written articles for MSDN Magazine and Dr. Dobbs, most recently doing a three month stint writing the Toolbox column in MSDN Magazine. James is a Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider and has spoken at a number of user groups and conferences.


 
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