Writing Add-Ins for Visual Studio .NET

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Summary: Only for beginners
Review: Not recommended for programmers who already developed addins for VB6!
The book mostly consists of listings which are not commented (no CD-ROM is included). The source code is partially adopted from VB6 and does not use the new programming features of VB.net. A lot of pages describe the AddIn wizard which you can also read in the MSDN. This applies also to the described objects and classes. Where I expected additional info to the MSDN the book stops.
Summary: The book only contains information copied from the MSDN but does not explain the objects more precise. Sorry but I have to say: an expensive piece of waste paper.

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Summary: Cut development time in half
Review: There are very few books on the market that discuss Add-Ins. Les Smith's Writing Add-Ins for Visual Studio.Net is one of a kind. Smith does a very good job of discussing the advantages that Add-Ins provide for developers. Add-Ins allow developers to develop products faster and get those products to market faster. Even though the book is not for beginners in Visual Basic.Net or Visual Studio.Net, the book is an easy read. Any developer who is looking cut down on the time to develop an application, Les Smith's book is the way to go.

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Summary: Great real-world examples that can be applied immediatelly
Review: This book clearly teaches and demonstrates, with real-world examples, how to develop powerfull add-ins for Visual Studio.NET.
This book is a great resource for .NET starters - in regards to Add-ins - and a fantasic reference for experts.
Serious .NET developers should definatelly add this book to their library.