Leverage your Java skills and learn how to create powerful Windows applications and high-performance, distributed applications with Microsoft Visual J# .NET in this comprehensive tutorial and reference. Presented in an easy-to-browse format, this erudite book provides the authoritative technical details you need to leverage Visual J# .NET and the richness of the Microsoft .NET Framework to build scalable, enterprise-level applications. Youll examine the architecture of .NET, find out how to process data with Visual J# .NET, see how to create XML Web services, and discover how to build multithreaded applications that span the local area network. Youll also look at the key topics for building applications that use Windows features and services and find out how to provide a global reach to your applications via the Internet.Topics covered include:The challenge of n-tier developmentThe .NET platformJava and the common language runtimeGraphical user interfacesProcessing XMLTransforming XMLMicrosoft ADO.NETMultithreading with .NETBasic network programmingSerializing objects.NET remotingUsing message queuesIntegrating with unmanaged componentsServiced components and COM+Writing Windows servicesMicrosoft ASP.NETa better ASPBuilding a Web serviceCreating a Web service clientINCLUDES SAMPLE CODE ON THE WEB!Sample code available at the Companion Content link on this page