Liam O'hagan wrote:
> I would suggest The CodeProject <www.codeproject.com>
> as an excellent resource to get started.
>
> Lots of free downloadable code examples and articles.
> It really is the best for all windows related programming.


Thank you, I'll check it.

It's listed in
(MSDN Home > Visual Studio > Support & Community > Community)
as related Sites: GotDotNet, CodeProject, DevX

CodeProject:
Free source code and tutorials for Windows developers providing
programming informaiton for Visual C++, C#, and Microsoft .NET. Includes
articles, code snippets, and discussions.

They missed VB.NET for some reason in this description, but they
do have VB.NET articles.



Picdude wrote:

> When I need to learn a new *software* technology, I go to
> a local Barnes & Nobles, Borders, or equiv, grab a  cup and
> coffee and skim a dozen or more books on the subject.  Then
> I buy the one that suits my style and needs best.

Unfortunately I don't like coffee that much to buy paper
books :-) I'm afraid I have sort of paper-book-fear.


> I find books are better for an introduction since they
> better explain the process of setting up the initial
> environment and the tools/components required to get started.
> Then, beyond the introductory level, I prefer websites with
> code and discussion lists.
>
> If I need to know it thoroughly, I get an O'Reilley book
> on the subject because they're excellent references and
> explain the nit-picky details quite well.


Thanks,

Mike.

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