Chapter 8. Using Classes, Modules, and Forms

Now that you understand the basics of creating and using classes, you’re no doubt ready to learn even more. For starters, this chapter explains how to peruse and use the vast .NET Framework class library. No matter what you want your program to do, there are probably .NET classes that will do most of the work with a minimum of fuss and bother. All you have to do is find the right class and understand its documentation.

Next, this chapter explains three very important concepts, all related to classes. The first two have names that can make your eyes go bleary: inheritance and polymorphism. Think of inheritance as "Here comes another one just like the other one." As for polymorphism, it’s "Show me two ...

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