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VB.NET Database Programming with Windows Forms and SQL Server. Build Practical Desktop Business Applications with Visual Studio 2026, ADO.NET, and Real-World Projects
Voon Kiong Liew (Author) · Independently published · Paperback
Build practical database applications with VB.NET and SQL Server-step by step.
VB.NET Database Programming with SQL Server is a hands-on guide for students, self-learners, and developers who want to build real Windows Forms business applications using VB.NET, ADO.NET, and SQL Server. Instead of focusing only on theory, this book shows you how to create working database-driven programs that manage customers, products, inventory, sales, orders, reports, user accounts, and more.
Starting with the fundamentals of relational databases and SQL Server, the book gradually leads you into the core skills needed for modern desktop database programming. You will learn how to connect VB.NET applications to SQL Server, execute SQL commands, read and display data, create professional forms, validate user input, and build complete CRUD operations. As you progress, you will also develop larger modules such as customer management systems, inventory systems, invoice and sales entry systems, reporting tools, user administration, exporting, and printing features.
This book is designed in a clear, practical, and beginner-friendly style, while still covering enough depth to help you move toward real business software development.
Inside the book, you will learn how to:
design relational databases for business applicationsuse ADO.NET with SqlConnection, SqlCommand, SqlDataReader, and DataTablebuild data entry forms with Windows Formsinsert, update, delete, search, and filter recordsdisplay and manage data with DataGridViewuse ComboBox, ListBox, and date controls with database datavalidate input and handle runtime errors properlydesign cleaner and more professional Windows Forms interfacescreate login systems with user rolesbuild customer, inventory, sales, and order management modulesgenerate reports and summariesmanage user accounts and administration featuresorganize a multi-form desktop application with menus and navigationexport data to CSV, Excel-friendly files, and textadd print preview and printing supportWhether you are a beginner learning database programming for the first time or an intermediate developer looking to build complete desktop applications, this book provides a structured and practical path.
If you want to master VB.NET database programming with SQL Server by building realistic business applications, this book will help you do it with clarity and confidence.
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