Tony Northrup - MCPD 70-518 Exam Ref: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4

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• Designing the layers of a solution

• Designing the Presentation layer

• Designing the Data access layer

• Planning a solution deployment

• Designing for stability and maintenance

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First and foremost, Id like to thank Ken Jones at OReilly for his work to design the Exam Ref book series, for choosing me (once again) as an author, and for his work as an editor. Its been great to work with you, as always, Ken!

Id also like to thank Bill Chapman, the technical reviewer, Holly Bauer, the production editor, Dan Fauxsmith, the production manager, and Susan McClung, the copyeditor.

Finally, I must thank my friends and family for their support, especially Chelsea and Madelyn Knowles (for their support, patience, and companionship) and John and Linda Antonino (for always being gracious hosts).