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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4

Press release: February 16, 2011

Microsoft Press

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4

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Sebastopol, CA—Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-511, the required exam for the MCTS certification. Windows® Application Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4 (Microsoft Press, $69.99 USD) is a two-in-one training kit that combines the official Microsoft study guide with additional practice tests on CD. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most: in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; test tips from exam-certified authors; and customizable exam options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs to provide the skills and expertise you can use on the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises in this official study guide. Topics include: evaluating design requirements for the user interface (UI); building the UI using basic to advanced techniques with Windows Presentation Foundation; managing data at the UI level—including data-binding, data validation, and data-bound controls; and enhancing solution functionality and usability.

Assess yourself using the practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing modes, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers, including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit both an exceptional value and a great career investment.

For a review copy or more information please email maryr@oreilly.com. Please include your delivery address and contact information.

About the Author

Matthew Stoecker, MCP, has written numerous books and articles on Microsoft Visual Basic®, C#, Windows Forms, and .NET technologies, including the Microsoft Press® Self-Paced Training Kits for Exams 70-502, 70-505, 70-306, and 70-316.

View Matthew A. Stoecker's full profile page.

Additional Resources
For more information about the book, including table of contents, author bios, and cover graphic, see: http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780735627420

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows® Application Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
Publisher: Microsoft Press
By Matthew A. Stoecker
Print ISBN: 9780735627420  
Pages: 672
Print Price: $69.99  
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