In Beginning VB.NET 2003, three expert authors guide you through the basics of building working applications, creating windows and boxes, handling unexpected events, using object-oriented programming, and more. You'll learn to use menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, and other controls in Windows applications, and how loops and branching structures function in decision-making. You get a thorough overview of object-oriented programming concepts and theory.After mastering these levels, you'll be able to explore database programming, look into creating ASP.NET applications for the Web using Web forms, and get a basic introduction to XML. Finally, you can discover how functionality offered online can be integrated seamlessly into your applications with Web services.What does this book cover?Here just a few of the things you'll learn in this book: * Programming basics, how VB.NET functions, and the principles of the .NET Framework * How to work with data structures and build and deploy Windows applications * Object-oriented programming concepts and theory * Debugging and error-handling techniques * What you need to know about Web services and .NET remoting * How to build class libraries, create your own custom controls, and program custom graphics * Database programming with SQL Server and ADO.NET * A basic understanding of mobile applications and how to build them