How can I get code example from 'Moving to Visual Studio 2010' working?

Question

Using code example in free ebook Moving to visual studio 2010. I am unable to get the code to run. Getting error copied in below.

The code example and ebook is downloadable here

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This is the code I am trying to get to run: 'the correct solution can be found at Documents\Microsoft Press\Moving to Visual Studio 2010\Chapter 6\ in a folder called UserInterface-Start.'

Thanks

Answer 1

I can give you some advise when it comes to using samples and example code from a book.

Read the code, understand what is being done from a conceptual understanding, given some knowledge of the programming language and the framework they might be using, you should be able to start a new project and type out the code and use the example code, only as a reference.

I personally find it difficult to work any other way. I have always had problems opening up solutions from a couple of years ago, and sure, this solution might be in visual studio 2010, I just don't find it beneficial. The problem is that you might find yourself struggling getting the solution to open instead of actually learning the topic at hand.

I suggest you open up a blank solution using the ASP.NET template and press F5 to build and run and then work with the example code from there.