This book by two popular developer/writers takes advanced developers and software designers who use Visual Basic under the covers of the Microsoft .NET Platform to provide an in-depth understanding of its structure, function, and operational components. Developers get an in-depth understanding of the technology’s structure and function so they can make informed application design choices. They also get expert advice on application design and performance optimization issues. This book details the .NET infrastructure and architecture, then shows its practical implications with tons of sample code written in Visual Basic .NET.