Chapter 3. Getting to Know the Environment

“A mobile robot has to devote a tremendous amount of processing time simply to avoid obstacles in the environment. Human beings do, too, but they’re never aware of it—until the lights go out. Then they learn painfully just how much processing is really required.”

Michael Crichton “Prey”

Too often we take our environment for granted—the little things that we see every day and, yet, fail to notice. This section is meant to awaken you to the possibilities in your Visual Studio environment.

Most notably, the purpose is to highlight how best to work with your window layouts, how to use the toolbox to your advantage, and how to work with commands properly, among other things. Take time to really explore the ...

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