M2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005

Prerequisites:

Before attending this workshop, students must:

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Be able to manage a solution environment using the Visual Studio 2005 integrated development environment (IDE) and tools
- Understand Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and the Common Language Runtime
- Be able to program an application using a .NET Framework 2.0 compliant language
- Know how to make assemblies available to other applications
- Have a basic understanding of XML, including XML declaration, elements, attributes, and namespaces.

Course Description:

This three-day instructor-led workshop provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop Microsoft( Windows( Forms applications using Microsoft Visual Studio( 2005. The workshop focuses on user interfaces, program structure, and implementation details.

This workshop is intended for corporate or independent software vendor (ISV) application developers who have a desire to learn more about specific technology areas in Windows application development.

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

This course includes the following modules:

Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application

• Components of a Windows Forms User Interface
• Event Handling in a Windows Forms Application

Configuring Standard Controls

• Windows Forms Controls by Function

Building Menus

• Menus in Windows Forms

Displaying and Editing Data by Using Data-Bound Controls

• Binding Data to a Control
• DataGridView Control

Providing User Assistance and Enhancing Usability

• Providing User Assistance
• Implementing Accessibility Features
• Implementing Globalization and Localization

Creating Consistent Applications by Using Dialog Boxes and Forms Inheritance

• Dialog Boxes in a Windows Forms Application
• Windows Forms Inheritance

Printing Content and Creating Reports

• Printing in a Windows Forms Application
• Reporting in a Windows Forms Application

Performing Asynchronous Tasks by Using the BackgroundWorker Component

• Asynchronous Tasks in Windows Forms Applications

Deploying Applications by Using ClickOnce

• Windows Forms Application Deployment Options
• ClickOnce Technology Overview