Leverage your Java skills and learn how to create powerful Microsoft Windows applications and high-performance, distributed applications with Visual J# .NET in this comprehensive tutorial and reference. Presented in an easy-to-browse format, this erudite book gives you the authoritative technical details you need to leverage Microsoft Visual J# .NET and the richness of the Microsoft .NET Framework to build scalable, enterprise-level applications. You'll examine the architecture of .NET, find out how to process data with Visual J# .NET, see how to create XML Web services, and discover how to build muftithreaded applications that span the local area network. You'll also look at the key topics for building applications that use Windows features and services and fend out how to provide a global reach to your applications via the Internet.
John Sharp and Andy Longshaw both hold a BSc in Computer Science, work as Principal Technologist and have more than 10 years experience in programming as well as developing and delivering training. Most recently they focused on Java and C#. John Sharp is currently writing “C# Step by Step” for Microsoft Press.