Data-Centric .NET Programming with C#

The development of the .NET Framework, with the associated release of the C# programming language, is set to stimulate a new wave of application development. This book aims to provide the information needed to develop powerful data-centric applications using C#. To do this we'll be extensively covering the exciting new features of ADO.NET that deliver efficient data access and manipulation, and the XML handling capabilities of the .NET Framework. Accepting that data-centric applications will utilize a variety of sources and inputs, we'll also look at additional topics such as using ADO with C#, Messaging Services, and utililizing the Registry and Active Directory. This information is put into context within a number of case studies including one showing how to migrate an application from Visual Basic 6 to C#.

This book has been written with the Beta 2, feature complete version of the .NET Framework in mind, with, where possible, information on running code samples on Release Candidate 1.

This book covers:

Using ADO from C# and Visual Studio. NET
Getting the most from ADO.NET
Handling XML
Working with the Active Directory
Messaging Services
Migrating applications from DNA to .NET
Accessing the file system and Registry

Jacob Hammer Pederson, Kent Tegels, Neil Whitlow, Jerry Hoff, Jay Glynn, Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati, Donald Xie, Zach Greenvoss, P G Muraleedharan, Christian Nagel, Matt Telles, David Espinosa, Brian Reisman, Niranjan Kumar, Saurab Nandu, Rob Schieber.

Jacob Hammer Pedersen is a systems developer at ICL Invia - a member of the Fujitsu Group. Primarily working on the Microsoft platforms, other expertises include MS Office development, COM, COM+ and Visual Basic.Net.

Kent Tegel is a system developer and engineer working for HDR, Inc., a leading Engineering, Architecture and Consulting Firm. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional plus Site Builder, System Engineer (plus Internet) and Database Administrator.

Neil Whitlow is currently working as a Senior Systems Analyst developing software for pen-based computers with a large insurance company in Nashville, TN.

Jerry Hoff lives in Saint Louis, Missouri where he delivers computer-programming seminars at Washington University's CAIT program. Among the classes he teaches are Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, PL-SQL, Transact-SQL, PERL, VB.NET, C# and ASP.NET. Previously, he taught for several years at the Microcomputer Program at University of Missouri, where he taught classes in C, Unix, ASP and Java.

Jay Glynn has been developing software for over 12 years. He currently works as a Senior Architect at a large financial services company where he's designed and developed client/server and pen based applications for the past several years. Jay is also responsible for developing standards, practices and methodologies for large teams of developers. Jay can be reached at jlsglynn@hotmail.com.

Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati is a software developer and technical writer. He works in Rome for CPI Progetti Spa (cpiprogetti.it) where he develops Internet/Intranet solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Donald Xie has 14 years experience in enterprise application development for various types of businesses. He is a co-author of "Professional CDO Programming" and a contributing author for a number of books. Donald currently works as a consulting system architect for the Department of Training in Western Australia, Australia. You can contact Donald at donald@iinet.net.au.

Zach Greenvoss, MCSD is a Senior Consultant with Magenic Technologies, a Microsoft Gold Certified consulting firm in Northern California. He specializes in middle tier architecture and implementation, utilizing various technologies including COM+, MSMQ, BizTalk, and XML. He can be reached at zachg@magenic.com.

P.G. Muraleedharan is currently working for XStream Software India (P) Ltd, a subsidiary of XStream Software Inc. Ottawa. He has written many technical papers for professional journals and is a regular contributor to international conferences. He is also a member of several professional organizations. He can be reached by email at: pgmurali@vsnl.com.

Christian Nagel is working as a trainer and consultant for Global Knowledge, the largest independent information technology training provider. Having worked with PDP 11, VMS, and Unix platforms, he looks back to more than 15 years of experience in the field of software development.