Network programming in .NET: C# & Visual Basic .NET | 
 enlarge | Author: Fiach Reid
Publisher: Digital Press
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Pages: 541
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 1555583156
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.6
EAN: 9781555583156
ASIN: 1555583156
Publication Date: May 28, 2004
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Product Description
The purpose of this book is to provide tools to design and implement network-orientated applications in .NET. It is also a guide for software designers to choose the best and most efficient way to implement mission critical solutions. The book addresses real-world issues facing professional developers, such as using third-party components as opposed in-house development. It differentiates itself from existing .NET publications because it is aimed at experienced professionals and concentrates on practical, ready-to-use information. The book is written in two languages C# and VB.NET, and covers never-before published information on Telephony in .NET and packet-level networking.
This is the second book in the Digital Press Software Development Series.
Coverage of lower level protocols allows implementation of performance-centric applications
Demonstrates the feasibility of developing telephony solutions in-house rather than outsourcing
Written in VB.NET and C# to assist readers working in either language
Coverage of Email, FTP and the WWW allows implementation of applications in all three areas
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.NET Network Programming, is a complete introduction to developing network programs in both C# and VB.NET. It includes chapters on the fundamentals of network programming, TCP and UDP sockets, multicasting, HTTP and SMTP, Remoting, and Web services. Not only that, but it also covers rare, and hard-to-find practical information on Telephony, Packet level networking, MSMQ, and IPv6. Whether you're a professional network programmer, or just want to see what's possible, you'll find that .NET Network Programming is a complete guide to the capabilities of networking in the .NET framework. This is the second book in the Digital Press Software Development Series.
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 WOW! November 28, 2007
This book is awsome, I spent money on hireing people to make simple network aps for me that far exceeded the 35ish dollars spend on this book. I have yet to come across a book that "teaches" to the new commer. So far ive understood every thing the author has wrote. Im a complete new comer never touched the networking stuff(at least not got anything to work) and ive already created a couple usefull things. Alot of people are upset the source code was not included but personally I dont mind retyping it yourself helps you learn. Again if I could I would rate more stars kudos to the author.
 Poorly written! Incomplete! Some good useful examples! Unfortunately nothing better up there! October 31, 2007
A poorly written book!
It appears as if the author chose his chapter headings and section titles well to make it look at first glance like an in depth material covering a broad range of subjects. However, if you read the book you will notice that each section starts with a poor superficial introduction of the subject matter with absolutely no in depth material, followed by a very good example. I must say that most of his examples work, but you will have to scratch your head to know why. He doesn't even comment on his own code other than in a superficial way.
I tried to search for a good book on the subject and couldn't after a year of using this one. Being this the only valid source up there, you probably won't have a choice but to get it. It'll get you started, but you will end up having to purchase another book to complete your knowledge.
 Not buying July 14, 2006
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was going to buy the book, but after discovering that the associated website required me to install Firefox to view it (and how egotisitical and biased is that?), and then didn't format code samples in anything remotely like viewable, plus that most people comment on a lack of code in the book (or that is doesn't work), I think you'd have to be dumb to part with the money for it.
Not what I was looking for March 14, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this book because I wanted to do socket programming. However only 30 pages is devoted to the topic. Threads are not covered as all and I found more information on the web then I found in this book.
The fact that you can not download the source code is another blow against the book.
Extremely well done October 15, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book took me from 0 to 50 on network programming in 1 long day.
It is written for someone familiar with .net and wanting to do network programming in .net -- either C# or VB.net.
The coverage is very broad -- starting from sockets, to email, to http/web, to encryption, network utilities, etc. Each section is short and sweet, but still specific enough with an example that you feel you can jump in and start coding this.
Also, the author is clearly a practioner himself -- this wasn't just reciting the msdn library, this was the tips and tricks on what parts really matter of each aspect of networking, with real life situations.
This was one of the top few, if not the best, computer software books I've read, in terms of taking me from virtually no knowledge of a subject (outside of a network theory class a long time ago) to feeling confident that I can use the material in a commercial application.
Two drawbacks:
- Would have been nice to be able to download the sample code form somewhere as full apps. Retyping it is a bit of a pain.
- I'm using the VS 2005 beta and a couple of the namespaces like system.web.mail have been obsoleted.
However, if you're trying to learn about networking and using a .net enviornment, this is a good investment of time.
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