Each chapter puts you to work, show you how, when and why to use the latest features of Visual Basic guiding you each step as you create actual components and working applications for Windows. PLUS get practice files with sample code and data sets on the companion CD. Key Book Benefits Covers the latest enhancements and features of Visual Basic 2008 Provides step by step guide on how to use Visual Basic 2008 with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 to create smart-client and Web applications Features easy to follow, logically planned lessons in a format popular STEP BY STEP is ideal for anyone with basic programming skills Includes companion CD with data sets and sample code