Explains how to write sophisticated Windows applications that run more efficiently Contains extensive coverage of the Common Type System, Metadata, the CLR, Assemblies, Code Access Security, and more most of which is not found in any other book Features modular code that can be replicated and inserted into readers applications Addresses critical .NET programming issues such as versioning and config files, providing indepth coverage of advanced .NET development Companion Web site includes source code and sample code (in both C# and VB .NET)