This section provides guidance on how to install, start a project and work through the Visual C# 2005 Express Edition.

In This Chapter:

Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition

Overview of the Visual C# 2005 Express Edition.

Starting a new project

Steps on installing and starting a new project in Visual C# 2005 Express Edition.

The Visual C# 2005 Express IDE

Brief overview on the integrated development environment (IDE) of Visual C#

Solution Explorer

Explains the uses and function of the solution explorer window in the Visual C# IDE

Toolbox

Explains the uses and function of the toolbox in the Visual C# IDE

Database Explorer

Explains the uses and function of the database explorer window in the Visual C# IDE

Properties Window

Explains the uses and function of the properties window in the Visual C# IDE

Error-List Window

Explains the uses and function of the error list window in the Visual C# IDE

Saving files and project

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to save files and projects in the Visual C# IDE

Running our application

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to run applications written in C#

Closing files and project

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to open saved projects in the Visual C# IDE

Opening a project

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to close files and projects in the Visual C# IDE