This is your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic[registered] 2010. Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic[registered] 2010 - one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows[registered] and the Web. Discover how to: work in the Microsoft[registered] Visual [registered] Studio[registered] 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE); master essential techniques - from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes; create professional-looking UIs; add visual effects and print support; build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool; use Microsoft[registered] ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls; debug your programs and handle run-time errors; and, use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft[registered] .NET Framework.