The Complete Visual C# Programmer"s Guide covers most of the major components that make up C# and the .net environment. The book is geared toward the intermediate programmer, but contains enough material to satisfy the advanced developer. The book starts by introducing the reader to the .net environment and some basic C# program examples. The book then goes in depth on how to navigate the Visual Studio environment and introduces the reader to the C# language. From here, the book dives into the .net framework and how to take advantage of is capabilities using C#. Some of the topics covered in great detail include ADO.net database programming, ASP.net and Web Services, COM interoperability programming, security in .net, mobile phone programmming, GDI+ graphic programming, multithreading, Windows Services, XML and SOAP in .net, and much more. Chapters in the book contain programming examples, reference tables, and step-by-step tutorials to guide you through one of Microsoft"s greatest achievements in programming environments.