.NET Architecture and Programming Using Visual C++

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Summary

Microsoft .NET is an advance in programming technology that greatly simplifies application development both for traditional, proprietary applications and for the emerging paradigm of Web-based services. .NET is a complete restructuring of Microsofts whole system infrastructure and represents a major learning challenge for programmers developing applications on Microsoft platforms. The new platform includes Managed Extensions to C++, which enables the popular Visual C++ language to fully participate in the new .NET Framework.

This course covers important topics in the .NET Framework for experienced Visual C++ programmers. It is part of the Object Innovations series of .NET courses, which are based on The Integrated .NET Series of books from Object Innovations and Prentice Hall.

The course is organized into five major parts, and is structured to make it easy for you to navigate to what you most need to know. The first part, consisting of Chapters 1 and 2, should be studied by everyone. It answers the question "What is Microsoft .NET? and outlines the programming model of the .NET Framework.

The second part, consisting of Chapters 3--5, covers programming using C++ with Managed Extensions. A case study is introduced in Chapter 4 as part of a discussion of object-oriented programming using Managed C++, which is somewhat different than using classical C++. Chapter 5 covers important interactions between Managed C++ and the .NET Framework.

The third part, Chapters 6--9, covers important fundamental topics in the .NET Framework. Chapter 6 covers user interface programming issues using the Windows Forms classes. Chapter 7 discusses assemblies and deployment, which constitute a major advance in the simplicity and robustness of deploying Windows applications, ending the notorious "DLL hell problem. Chapter 8 delves into important .NET Framework classes, including the topics of metadata, serialization, threading, attributes, asynchronous programming, remoting, and memory management. Chapter 9 covers ADO.NET, which provides a consistent set of classes for accessing both relational and XML Data.

The fourth part of the course provides an in-depth introduction to Web programming using ASP.NET and SOAP. Chapter 10 introduces the fundamentals of ASP.NET, including the use of Web Forms, which greatly simplifies the development of sophisticated Web sites. Chapter 11 covers SOAP and Web Services, which provide an easy-to-use and robust mechanism for heterogeneous systems to interoperate. Chapter 12 introduces ATL Server, which is a high performance option for creating Web applications and services using C++.

The final part of the course covers additional important topics in the .NET Framework. Chapter 13 covers the area of security in detail. Chapter 14 covers mixing managed and unmanaged code, which can support many interoperability scenarios of .NET with legacy COM and Win32 DLLs.

The book is practical, with many examples. The goal is to equip you to begin building significant applications using the .NET Framework. Numerous programming examples and exercises are provided. The student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes, and all the programming examples.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: The student should be an experienced application developer or architect with a good knowledge of object-oriented programming in C++. The student should also have basic Internet literacy.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, the student should be able to

Gain a thorough understanding of the philosophy and architecture of .NET.
Acquire a working knowledge of Managed C++ programming and the interactions of Managed C++ with the .NET Framework.
Learn how to use important .NET Framework classes to work with metadata, serialization, threading, attributes, asynchronous programming, remoting, and memory management.
Learn how to implement user interface, database and Web applications using .NET
Gain a thorough understanding of .NET security.
Learn how to interoperate between .NET and legacy Win32 DLLs and COM components.

Length

5 Days

Format

Instructor-led course, with practical computer-based exercises.

Course Outline

Part 1: .NET Architecture Overview
- 1. What is Microsoft .NET?
  - What Is Microsoft .NET?
  - Windows Development Problems
  - Common Language Runtime
  - Open Standards and Interoperability
  - Communications Protocols
  - The Roles Of XML
  - XML, SOAP and Web Services
  - ASP.NET
  - .NET Vs. Win32
  - The .NET Framework
  - Managed Code and Data
  - Multiple Language Development
  - Visual Studio .NET
- 2. .NET Fundamentals
  - The Magic of Metadata
  - Serialize Example
  - Attribute Based Programming
  - Metadata
  - Types
  - .NET Framework Class Library
  - Interface Based Programming
  - Custom Serialization
  - Everything is an Object
  - Common Type System
  - ILDASM
  - Language Interoperability
  - Managed Code
  - Assemblies
  - Assembly Deployment
  - JIT Compilation
  - Web Services
  - ASP.NET
  - The Role of XML
  - Performance
Part 2: Managed C++ Extensions
- 3. Managed C++ Programming
  - C++ Managed Extensions
  - The Hello World Program
  - Compile at the Command Prompt
  - The #using Directive
  - Standard Input/Output
  - Formatting Strings
  - The System::String Class
  - Comparing Strings
  - ToString Method
  - The System::Array Class
  - IndexOutOfRangeException
  - Managed Array Initialization
  - How to Create a Managed C++ Class Library
  - Managed and Unmanaged Types
  - The __gc keyword
  - Value Types
  - Abstract Types
  - Interfaces
  - Boxing and Unboxing Primitive Data Types
  - Delegates
  - Properties
  - Sealed Classes
  - Managed Type Casting
- 4. Object-Oriented Programming in Managed C++
  - Object Oriented Concepts
  - Acme Travel Agency Case Study
  - Case Study Design
  - Reservable Abstract Class
  - Reservation Abstract Class
  - Broker Abstract Class
  - ReservationResult Structure
  - Broker::Reserve Method
  - Lists of Reservations and Reservables
  - Designing with Encapsulation
  - Inheritance Hierarchy
  - Running the Case Study
  - HotelReservation Class
  - HotelBroker Class
  - Customers Class
  - Customer Class
  - TestHotel Class
- 5. Managed C++ and the .NET Framework
  - System::Object Class
  - Predefined .NET Interfaces
  - ICloneable
  - IComparable
  - System::Array
  - .NET Collections
  - Using Queue
  - Using Stack
  - Using SortedList
  - Delegates
  - Delegates and Events
Part 3: Fundamentals of the .NET Framework
- 6. User Interface Programming Using Windows Forms
  - Visual C++ GUI Limitations
  - Windows Forms
  - Demo: Creating a Windows Forms Application
- 7. Assemblies and Deployment
  - Objects and Components
  - Limitation of COM Components
  - Components in .NET
  - Assemblies
  - Class Libraries Using Visual Studio
  - Creating a Class Library
  - Using a Class Library in Visual Studio
  - References at Compile Time and Run Time
  - Assemblies
  - ILDASM
  - Assembly Manifest
  - Assembly Metadata
  - Versioning an Assembly
  - AssemblyVersion Attribute
  - Strong Names
  - Digital Signatures
  - Verification with Digital Signatures
  - Hash Codes
  - Digitally Signing an Assembly
  - Digital Signing Flowchart
  - Private Assembly Deployment
  - Assembly Cache
  - Deploying a Shared Assembly
  - GAC Windows Shell
  - .NET Admin Tool
  - Using a Shared Assembly
  - Versioning Shared Components
  - Digitally Signing After Compile Time
  - How the CLR Locates Assemblies
  - Resolving an Assembly Reference
  - Multi-Module Assemblies
- 8. .NET Framework Classes
  - Metadata
  - Reflection
  - Processes
  - Threads
  - .NET Threading Model
  - Race Conditions
  - Thread Synchronization Programming
  - Monitor
  - Synchronization of Collections
  - Attributes
  - Synchronization Attribute
  - Input and Output in .NET
  - Directories
  - Files and Streams
  - Read Command
  - Write Command
  - Serialization
  - Garbage Collection
- 9. Programming with ADO.NET Using ADO.NET
  - ADO.NET
  - ADO.NET Architecture
  - .NET Data Providers
  - Programming with ADO.NET Interfaces
  - .NET Namespaces
  - Connected Data Access
  - Sample Database
  - Connecting to SQL Server
  - Connecting to an OLE DB Data Provider
  - Using Commands
  - Creating a Command Object
  - ExecuteNonQuery
  - Using a Data Reader
  - Disconnected Datasets
  - Data Adapters
  - Command Builder
  - Creating a Data Adapter and Generating Commands
  - Filling the Dataset
  - Displaying the Data Set
  - Adding a Row to the Data Set
  - Deleting a Row
  - Changing a Row
  - Updating the Database
  - Creating A Dataset Manually
  - Using XML Data
  - XML Schema and Data
  - Using XML with a DataSet
Part 4: Web Applications and Services
- 10. ASP.NET and Web Forms
  - Limitations With C++
  - What Is ASP.NET?
  - Web Application Fundamentals
  - Setting up the Web Examples
  - Creating a Virtual Directory
  - Setting up the Web Examples
  - Home Page for ASP.NET Examples
  - An Echo Program
  - ASP.NET Features
  - Compiled Code
  - Server Controls
  - Browser Independence
  - Separation of Code and Content
  - State Management
  - Web Forms Architecture
  - Page Class
  - Inheriting from Page Class
  - Web Forms Page Life Cycle
  - View State
  - Web Forms Event Model
  - Page Processing
  - Page Events
  - Page Properties
  - Page Directive
  - Tracing
- 11. ASP.NET and Web Services
  - Web Service Protocols
  - IIS and .NET Web Services
  - The Add Web Service Example
  - A Client for the Add Web Service

Hardware and Software Requirements

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