Programming

• Create Java technology applications with the latest JDK Technology
• Develop your object-oriented skills
• Identify good practices in the use of the language to create robust Java application
• Use Lambda expressions in Java applications
• Store and manipulate data using collections
• Manipulate files, directories and file systems
• Connect to databases using standard SQL queries through JDBC
• Create high-performance multi-threaded applications

Getting Started

• Basic .NET Concepts
• Exploring the Development Environment
• Creating a Visual Basic .NET Project

Working with Forms and Controls

• Understanding Programming Concepts
• Working with Windows Forms
• Working with Controls
• Styling Your Code

Using Variables and Arrays

• Introduction to Data Types
• Using Variables
• Variable Scope
• Converting Data Types
• Creating and Using Structures
• Storing Data in Arrays

Working with Procedures

• Creating Procedures
• Using Procedures
• Using Predefined Functions

Decision Structures and Loops

• Using Conditional Expressions
• Using Decision Structures
• Using Conditional Loop Structures

Using Conditional Loop Structures

• Restricting User Input
• Validating Field Data
• Validating Form Data

Object-Oriented Programming in Visual Basic .NET

• Understanding Classes
• Working with Classes
• Using Shared Members
• Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Namespaces

Handling Errors and Exceptions

• Types of Errors
• Using the Debugger
• Handling Exceptions

Enhancing the User Interface

• Creating Menus
• Creating Status Bars
• Creating Toolbars

Creating Toolbars

• Working with Web Forms
• Using XML Web Services

Using XML Web Services

• Database Concepts
• Overview of ADO.NET
• Working with Data