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I was wondering if anyone knows of a good resource online to learn the IDE of visual studio 2008. I have been using an older version (visual studio 6), I need to learn the 08 .net IDE.

If any one has any suggestions on where to go online or even a good book to purchases.

Thanks

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Since you are moving from Visual Studio 6 to Visual Studio 2008 there are two things to focus on: the IDE layout (Solution Explorer, Properties, Toolbox, Server Explorer) and the .NET project model (assemblies, references, target framework). is right to point you to Microsoft’s official material — use that as a reference — but pair it with short, hands-on tasks so the UI and workflow stick.

Start with this quick practice checklist and run through each item in a new project:

  • Create a simple Windows Forms or ASP.NET Web Application and explore Solution Explorer and Project Properties.
  • Drag a control from the Toolbox, double-click to generate an event handler, and observe IntelliSense in the editor.
  • Set breakpoints (F9), run with debugging (F5), step over (F10) and step into (F11); examine Call Stack, Watch and Immediate windows.
  • Use the built-in development web server for local testing and try attaching the debugger to a running process.
  • Add a reference (DLL or COM interop) and check Build/Configuration settings and target framework (2.0/3.5).
  • Try Edit-and-Continue for small changes while debugging and practice publishing/deploying a simple site.

A few migration notes from VS6: automatic upgrades can introduce subtle issues, especially for VB6 and ActiveX controls. Convert a small module first, verify third‑party controls or COM components for compatibility, and consider re-architecting parts that don’t map cleanly to managed code. Test thoroughly after each change.

For longer-term learning, mix official docs with short video walkthroughs, hands-on labs, and sample projects. Focus on mastering the debugger and project/solution concepts first — those give the biggest productivity boost — then explore designers, data tools, and deployment options as needed.

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