Author:Brian Reisman, Mitch Ruebush Binding: Paperback ISBN: 0782141617 Availability:
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Get ready for two of the hottest new Microsoft developer exams with the MCAD/MCSD: Visual Basic .NET Windows and Web Applications Study Guide. By passing these two exams, you can fulfill one core and one elective MCAD requirement or two core MCSD requirements. Organized for optimal learning and retention, this book provides in-depth coverage of all objectives for exams 70-305 and 70-306, along with practical insights drawn from real-world experience. The accompanying CD includes hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. Developer). The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) is the new first-tier developer certification from Microsoft. It validates skills related to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining individual applications. The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) is the second-tier certification that validates skills related to analyzing and designing complex enterprise application.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Helped me pass, but this book sent me through h*ll:
I passed both exams, 305/306. This book was especially valuable in how much of asp.net + vb.net is covered. However, the book is so riddled with painfully time-consuming errors, it may not be worth buying unless the authors actively do something about erratta (sp?). I would have passed my exam a full month in advance if the editor was doing any "editing" at all.
The errors I found and their approximate "cost" of my time are below.
P/Invoke ex, pg 243: alias should be "MessageBoxA" - 1hr
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Good Overview but Weak in some areas:
This Book is good for people who already have quite a bit of experience and only need an overview of the material required to pass the exams. I read this book first, then went to the ExamCram book by Mike Gunderloy. The ExamCram book filled in all the gaps left by this book, giving an excellent treatment of ADO.Net. The authors of this book are good writers and I think their goal was not to get into a lot of detail, but just to give readers a starting point for further study. I do like the style of the... more info
Best book for 70-305:
Want to pass 70-305 first time around ? Use this book and the braindumps (www.braindumps.com) and you're there !
Mind you I did find some errors in the book, but after contacting Brian Reisman I received help within days !
I send my additional errata to Brian, to check and update the Sybex online Errata and later the next edition of the book.
Helped me to pass 70-306 & 70-305:
This book manages to cover the main subject matter for both exams.... having passed both 70-306 and 70-305 in October 2004, I can personally vouch for the teaching style this book offers. Although I agree that the content is somewhat light for 70-305, I believe it is because there is significant overlap on certain topics for both exams (especially with ADO.NET concepts). If you are a strong .NET developer, you may get away with simply using this book as a means to prepare for the exams. For most of us,... more info
