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•Manipulate .NET Framework classes using serialization, threading, and reflection
•Create components to better manage large programs and solve versioning issues
•Work with GDI+, custom Windows Forms controls, and Windows services
•Develop database applications using Microsoft ADO.NET and XML data
•Use Web Forms data binding to create sophisticated Internet application interfaces
•Utilize Microsoft ASP.NET features such as user and custom controls, caching, security services, and Web services
•NEW—Know how and when to use .NET Remoting and Component Services
•NEW—Call unmanaged code with PInvoke and COM Interop
•NEW—Employ code access security and other techniques to build trustworthy applications
•NEW—Write, debug, and create security settings for Windows Forms applications you deploy over HTTP