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Sams' Teach Yourself Visual InterDev 6 in 21 Days
by Van Hoozer, Michael
 

  
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ISBN-10: 0672312514
ISBN-13: 9780672312519
Publisher: Sams
Published September 1998; Paperback; 575 pages
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Summary:
This book is organized in the familiar day-by-day format of the Sams Teach Yourself series. Each lesson provides an overview of the topic being presented as well as providing hands-on examples. Each chapter ends with a summary as well as quiz questions and exercises to verify the reader's learning. The book will cover a number of key topics related to Visual InterDev, including: Designing and developing of dynamic Web sites, editing Web pages, working with images and multimedia, client-side scripting, working with databases, using the visual data tool, understanding database component, and more! In addition to doing an overall revision of the book for the new version, the following specific changes will be made: - Exercises added to all the chapters - The weeks in review will be expanded to include hardcore example applications incorporating the elements of the previous week - Coverage of new Visual InterDev features will be added including Dynamic HTML, Scriptlets, and more.

Table of Contents:

WEEK 1. AT A GLANCE.

1 Presenting Visual InterDev 6.
What Is Visual InterDev? Visual InterDev 6—New and Improved. Radically Integrated. Taking a Closer Look at the Components. Exploring the Database Integration. How Should You Use Visual InterDev 6? Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

2. Creating Your First Visual InterDev Project.
Exploring a Standard Project. Creating Your First Visual InterDev Application. Analyzing the Results. Creating the Content. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

3. Creating The Content For Your Application.
An Integrated Approach to Editing Content. Exploring the New Integrated Development Environment. Adding Text with Design View. Choosing the Right Editor for the Job. Previewing the Results. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

4. WYSIWYG Editing With Visual InterDev.
The Benefits of a Visual Environment. Exploring the Design View Features. Adding User-Defined Styles to Your Web Pages. Customizing Your Toolbox. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

5. Enhancing Your Web Page Through Client-Side Script.
Scripting for Success. The Marriage of HTML and Scripting Languages. What Is VBScript? What Is JScript/JavaScript? Creating a Web Page with Client-Side Script. VBScript Basics. Using VBScript to Extend Your Web Page. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

6. Extending Your Web Page Through Server-Side Script.
WhatIs Server-Side Script? Exploring the Capabilities of Server-Side Script. Exploring the Client/Server Picture. Understanding Active Server Pages. Creating Your First Active Server Page. Using Server Script in Your Application. Integrating Client and Server Script. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

7. Integrating Objects Into Your Applications.
Defining Objects. Introduction to Java Applets. ActiveX Overview. ActiveX Versus Java. Inserting an ActiveX Control into a Web Page. Manipulating Methods to Achieve the Right Behavior. Making Objects Come Alive with Script. Summary. Q&A. Workshop. WEEK 1 IN REVIEW.

WEEK 2. AT A GLANCE.

8. Communicating With A Database.
Leveraging Visual InterDev to Access Your Data. The Benefits of Database Integration. Seeing Clearly with the Data View. Building a Connection with a Database Wizard. Selecting the Data Source. Understanding the Query Designer. The ActiveX Data Object. Database Design-Time ActiveX Controls. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

9. Using The Visual Data Tools For Maximum Productivity.
Getting Started with the Query Designer. Using the Query Designer to Generate Your SQL. Creating a Query. Using the Query Designer to Customize Your Queries. Creating an Update Query. Entering and Modifying Data. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

10. Managing Your Database Components.
Introduction to Database Objects. Getting Started with the Database Designer. Visualizing Your Database. Exploring a Database Diagram. Creating and Editing SQL Server Objects. Using SQL Scripts. Creating and Editing Stored Procedures. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

11. Fundamentals of Active Server Pages.
Making the Server Come Alive. What Makes Active Server Pages So Dynamic? Exploring the Client/Server Picture. Understanding Active Server Pages. The Active Server Page Object Model. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

12. Extending Web Pages Through Design-Time Controls.
Defining Design-Time Controls. Design-Time Controls Versus ActiveX Controls. The Origin of Design-Time Controls. Understanding Design-Time Controls. Working with Design-Time Controls. Creating Database-Driven Forms with Design-Time Controls. Selecting the Target Scripting Platform. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

13. Unleashing The Power of The Visual InterDev Programming Model.
The Document Object Model. The Scripting Object Model. The Data Environment Object Model. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

14. Building A Database-Driven Web Application.
The Northwind Foods Case Study at a Glance. The Home Page. The Order Search Page. The Order Listing Page. The Order Details Page. Summary. Q&A. Workshop. WEEK 2 IN REVIEW.

WEEK 3. AT A GLANCE.

15. Building An Integrated Solution With Components.
Introduction to COM and DCOM. Examining COM and DCOM. Developing Components. Creating a Component with Visual Basic 6. Building a Web-Based Application. Integrating the Component into Your Application. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

16. Managing Your Web Site With Visual InterDev.
Getting a Handle with the Link View. Using the Link View to Manage Your Site. Leveraging Your Web Site for the Future. Repairing the Links. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

17. Debugging Your Applications With Visual InterDev.
Types of Errors. Presenting the New Visual InterDev Debugger. Debugging Your Script on the Client and Server. Using Error-Handling Routines. Common Consideration About Bugs. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

18. Exploring The Working Modes of Visual InterDev.
Choosing a Development and Deployment Platform. Using Windows 95 As Your Client and Server. Combining Windows 95 and Windows NT. Isolating Your Developers for the Best Results. Understanding the Visual InterDev Project Model. Using the Different Project Modes Effectively. A Practical Scenario. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

19. Effective Team Development With Visual InterDev and Visual SourceSafe.
Visual InterDev Team Support Features. Integrating Visual SourceSafe with Visual InterDev. Unleashing the Power of Visual SourceSafe. Using Advanced Features of Visual SourceSafe. Further Integrating the Features of Visual SourceSafe. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

20. Designing An Effective Site With The Site Designer.
Effective User Interface Design. Construct Your Web Site with the Site Designer. Designing Effective Navigation for the User. Leveraging Layouts and Themes. Reviewing HTML Form Design. Considerations Checklist. Summary. Q&A. Workshop.

21. Making A Difference With Dynamic HTML.
What Is Dynamic HTML? The Components of Dynamic HTML. Manipulating the Content of Your Web Pages. Unleashing the Power of Data Binding. Considerations Checklist. Summary. Q&A. Workshop. WEEK 3 IN REVIEW.

APPENDIXES.

A. Additional Resources.
MCP Home Page. Microsoft Home Page. Microsoft Visual InterDev Home Page. Microsoft Visual Studio Home Page. VBScript Home Page. Microsoft SiteBuilder Workshop. Microsoft Data Access Home Page. Microsoft Usenet Newsgroups for Data Access. Gamelan EarthWeb. JavaSoft Home Page. Java Boutique. World Wide Web Consortium. Microsoft Internet Information Server Home Page. Microsoft Visual Basic Home Page for Web Developers.

B. Answers.
Index.