Visual Basic 2010 Programmerвђ™s Reference Page
Addresses the "Embed Interop Types" feature, which allows applications to run without requiring separate Primary Interop Assemblies (PIAs) for COM components like Microsoft Excel. Legacy and Relevance
Removes the requirement for the underscore ( _ ) character in over 60 different code scenarios, such as after commas or before operators. Visual Basic 2010 Programmer’s Reference
This paper provides an overview of the Visual Basic 2010 Programmer’s Reference by Rod Stephens, a comprehensive guide designed to help developers master version 10 of the Visual Basic (VB) language and the .NET Framework 4. Addresses the "Embed Interop Types" feature, which allows
Introduces "In" and "Out" modifiers for generic interfaces and delegates, allowing for more flexible assignment between related types (covariance and contravariance). Tooling and Framework Integration Introduces "In" and "Out" modifiers for generic interfaces
Explains how VB 2010 supports late binding with dynamic languages like IronPython and IronRuby.
The book details how these language features integrate with the broader Microsoft ecosystem available at the time: