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Anonymous
Posted December 23, 2002
Great book for the beginner!
This book really does cut out all the jargon and gives it straight! An excellent source for the beginner and the "Tips and Techniques" section at the back is a real life saver. The only thing that slightly spoils it is the 'jokiness' of it all. Those who learn VB .NET won't be casual users or kids but the book seems to be aimed at that market. Overall the book is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone interested in VB .NET instantly.
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Anonymous
Posted November 25, 2002
Pure Genius, Excellent!
A quick review to say I bought this book and have never looked backed. My friend recommended and at first glance, I thought it would perhaps be another Dummies-rehash. Not the case - this guy has a real talent for teaching. Moore is the only author I've really felt is exactly on my level and deals with all the real life issues you come across when developing. DEFINITELY worth buying. I now know five programmers - two newbies, three from VB6 - all using this book on a daily basis. A quality book worth much more than the price. Buy it. I'll buy from Moore and Apress again.
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Anonymous
Posted January 7, 2003
is this a joke?
First and foremost, there were too many bad jokes. Ranging from obscure to the downright silly. Although I understand the need to make a break from the dreary world of pure code, this one borders on overkill. While there are many useful lessons in this book, I don't feel that there was enough explanation as to the 'how' and 'why' of what the reader was being told to do. In hindsight, I should have left this one on the shelf. I would not recommend this book to a friend.
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Anonymous
Posted November 12, 2002
Good info
I'm new to VB, bought it because of the reviews here, the information on the book is good BUT I find is attempts at jokes to be to dull, to many "jokes". For that reason itself I only gave it 3 stars, many times I would think of putting it down because of the jokes
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Anonymous
Posted November 20, 2002
On the right track
The intimidating wall of books on computer applications at Barnes & Noble gives me headaches. This is one book that I bought after quickly reviewing it along many others. I am glad I spent the money, at least for the practical nature of the contents. The book would be 1/2 as thick if Karl Moore, the author, didn't try to put a joke in at every other sentence. If the jokes were meant as a way to disperse some of the frustration programmers are bound to experience I'd have to say they were not successful. The books from Microsoft Press seem to be designed for people who are new to computers and who are also mentally deficient. This book is good for people who are new to VB.Net and who are also fairly intuitive and can catch onto the simple stuff all by themselves. Sometimes, though, the leaps from example to application stretch my abilities to the point that I just have to leave the house and come back to it later. Perhaps that is good for learning. The book seems to cover a very broad range of issues and I know I¿ll need more books to be very useful with VB.Net. At least I am fairly confident that this book will give me a good starting point and the knowledge to know which way I¿m wanting to go.
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Anonymous
Posted June 30, 2002
VB6 to .net - Great Start
I am a VB6 casual developer migrating to .net. I found Mr. Moore's book both very informative and entertaining (imagine that for a computer book - but he did it!). A variety of subjects were covered and the Tips & Techniques are great for those who are migrating. This is a good source for those of you moving to .net from VB6.
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Anonymous
Posted July 14, 2002
Remarkable!
I¿m not new to VB programming, but like many, the transition from VB6 to .NET was not only frustrating, but also downright intimidating. This book does an excellent job of dispelling so many fears of the new platform and beautifully sets developers on the proper path. Every other programming book I've purchased, I inevitably find myself thinking, 'Dear God... this is such long reading!' Not so in this case. My only disappointment is that it comes in only one volume. I find myself repeatedly picking it up in hopes of finding one more morsel I may have missed the first time around. Karl Moore¿s excitement about programming is contagious, his TIPS and HOW-TO¿s are fantastic, and throughout it all¿ he proves to us that writing sophisticated applications for the web, windows, or whatever you goal... is really not rocket science after all.
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Anonymous
Posted July 13, 2002
Great book, great author!
With all the .NET books on the market, I don't believe there is a better overall .NET tutorial book than this one; it is truly one of a kind. I find it easier to learn a new concept or technology best by actually using it -- only then does reading the nitty gritty details make good sense to me. A standard 3' dry reference type book just doesn't work for me as a jumping-in point. This one does -- rather than just reading about a concept or reading about how something is done, you're actually using it right off the bat, working with examples that work well to explain and demonstrate each concept, step by step. And for deeper delving into the topic from there, he provides other resources in the 'Where to Go From Here' section -- for me, those detailed readings will then make more sense, since I've actually tried it out first. I also like the idea of being able to work through these without the necessity of uploading files from a CD. I've tried other tutorial-style 'teach yourself' books, but too often, they are either not well organized, or the explanations of what is going on don't make sense. I find myself doing an exercise, but I don't understand the point of it is supposed to be -- or even more annoying, when the examples just plain don't work because something has been left out! With Karl Moore's book, his tutorials are well thought out, each one has a purpose to it, and that purpose is clearly defined. And just as importantly, he is enthusiastic and excited about the subject matter he's writing about. It's fun working with this -- and it's refreshing to find an author who seems to be having as much fun teaching us about it as we are learning it.
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Anonymous
Posted June 27, 2002
Excellent book, very informative
Just stopped by and realised this title has no reviews: it should! This is a great 'hidden treasure' and highly recommended. I found this gem after discovering some of Karl's VB6 tutorials on the Web - and now I'm on the .NET bandwagon, I've found there's nothing better. As the editor review says, this book really keeps you alive. I laughed out loud at points and learned more than I've picked from a dozen 'regular' books. It's not patronizing either and isn't like the Dummies titles. It's clever, but still fun and can be picked up by anyone from beginners to advanced programmers learning .NET (like me). Take one drama, one comedy, ten programming books and mix them together: sounds like a weird book cocktail, but it's the best I've read so far!
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Anonymous
Posted June 27, 2002
The book to have
Wow, well this does seem to be *the* book to have! I've been learning how to program in the VB.Net language for not very long, but in that short time, I have found Karl Moore's tutorials at VBWorld extremely useful. So much so, that when I discovered he'd written a book of tutorials I bought it right away, and so pleased I did. The descriptions, diagrams and tutorials are very easy to follow and understand. It's not stuffy, in fact in places it's quite funny. I'm not sure whether this reflects Karl Moore's personality, but if it does, then he's one hell of a funny guy. If you're looking to get started with the VB.Net language, then this book is a good place to start. It's certainly different to any other I have bought, and by the far the most user friendly. Thank you Karl!
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