Microsoft.NET for Beginners : Building Desktop & Web Applications

Microsoft.NET for Beginners: Building Desktop & Web Applications provides a practical introduction to developing modern applications using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. Designed for beginners, the book explains fundamental programming concepts, the .NET architecture, C#, object-oriented programming, exception handling, collections, file operations, and database connectivity. It guides readers through the development of desktop applications using Windows-based technologies and introduces web application development with ASP.NET and related frameworks. The book also covers user-interface design, data access, application validation, debugging, deployment, and essential security practices. Through step-by-step explanations, practical examples, and application-oriented exercises, readers gain the skills needed to design and build functional desktop and web solutions. This book is an accessible resource for students, aspiring developers, educators, and beginners seeking a strong foundation in .NET application development.

Mr. P.J.V.G. Prakasa Rao is an experienced academic, researcher, and mentor with over 16 years of teaching experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, and engineering education. He has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at LENDI Institute of Engineering and Technology , Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India since July 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Andhra University and a Master of Technology in Information Technology from Allahabad Agricultural Institute–Deemed University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Computer Science at Dravidian University. His areas of expertise include Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Web Technologies, Big Data Technologies, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things. His research interests primarily focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and the application of emerging technologies to real-world problems. Throughout his academic career, Mr Prakasa Rao has undertaken several leadership and administrative responsibilities, including Training and Placement Officer, Institution-Level Faculty Development Programme Coordinator, and Department Coordinator. He has successfully planned and organized numerous national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, faculty development programmes, and other academic initiatives on contemporary topics such as Blockchain, AI tools, IoT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Machine Learning. He has guided more than 20 undergraduate and postgraduate projects and theses, providing students with research mentorship in emerging areas of computer science. He has actively participated in national and international conferences and contributed research papers to journals and publications associated with reputed publishers such as Springer and Elsevier. He is also a member of professional and technical associations, including ISTE, IAENG, and NSPE. Through his teaching, research, mentoring, academic coordination, and professional leadership, Mr Prakasa Rao continues to contribute to computer science education and technological research, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, innovation, knowledge creation, and academic excellence.