Teach yourself Visual C# .NET version 2003-and begin developing Microsoft .NET-connected applications-one step at a time. This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly guides you through the fundamentals-from learning Visual C# syntax to writing and running your first components, Web services, and applications. Work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises to teach yourself essential techniques. And stay ahead of the curve by working with real-world examples and best practices for Visual C# .NET version 2003 development. Topics include object-oriented techniques, such as inheritance and encapsulation; exception-handling; resource management and the garbage collector; building components; creating GUI components and user controls; manipulating XML documents; Microsoft ADO.NET; Web Forms; Microsoft ASP.NET controls; integration with Microsoft Windows(r) .NET Server 2003; testing; deployment; and more.