Microsoft Visual C# .NET Deluxe Learning Edition-Version 2003

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Summary: Not for a beginner
Review: I gave this book only 2 stars due to the fact that I found the material to be too complex for a beginner. I have no experience in programming and was hoping that the book would be more detailed in how C++ works. There are alot of examples in the book for you to copy to the computer but the commmands aren't described. For example in Chapter 2, part of the example tells you to type the following with no explanation as to what the commands are and what those commands are doing.

void SetName(String *name)
{ strName = strName ->Copy(name); }
String* GetName() { return strName; }

Perhaps I had the wrong impression when I purchased this book thinking it was a C++ tutorial rather than just a software tutorial. Who knows?
The plus side is that you get the book and the complete Visual C++.net software cheaper than buying the software alone.

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Summary: Tremendous value
Review: I have been programming for a living since the days of VAX-VMS ( yes - I am that old ). Microsoft Visual C# .NET Deluxe Learning Edition-Version 2003 is a great value for the money. Visual C# Standard Edition is a great programming environment and worth the price by itself. Because it is a learning edition, it works only with the desktop edition of SQL Server and you will need to download that from MS. The included MSDN help is voluminous - it takes up three CD-ROMs. The included Microsoft Visual C# .NET Step by Step is a very straightforward book that will lead you through the creation of various C# applications including Windows, Web applications and Web services. If you are a learner or hobbyist in C#, buy this item. If you want to create production applications in C#, consider the Professional edition or greater. I use XP Pro. Does not support creating ASP.NET Web applications or ASP.NET XML Web services when using Windows XP Home Edition

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Summary: Excellent Introduction to Visual C++
Review: Ok. This book doesn't teach C++. But it sure teaches the Visual Environment if one already knows C++. The practical teaching format is very easy to follow and the book is very complete. Excellent and easy to follow. A great introduction.