This book is suitable for programmers with little background in programming, and relatively inexperienced programmers who want to move away from a language that doesnt support object-oriented programming techniques. The text is relevant to the Framework issue 1.1, and applicable for readers with VS.NET or VB.NET Standard Edition. The authors provide clear explanations and hands-on examples of VB.NET language, from the ground up. This includes designing and writing object/component driven programs, .NET programming fundamentals, working with Windows forms and controls; accessing files and databases, and writing web applications. The authors also look ahead to VB.NET 2005, suggesting possible changes to the language and how to accommodate future applications.