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ADO.NET in a Nutshell

Author : Bill Hamilton
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 9780596003616
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis ADO.NET in a Nutshell by : Bill Hamilton

Download or read book ADO.NET in a Nutshell written by Bill Hamilton and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2003 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts on the Microsoft® .NET programming platform, ADO.NET in a Nutshell delivers everything .NET programmers will need to get a jump-start on ADO.NET technology or to sharpen their skills even further. In the tradition of O'Reilly's In a Nutshell Series, ADO.NET in a Nutshell is the most complete and concise source of ADO.NET information available.ADO.NET is the suite of data access technologies in the .NET Framework that developers use to build applications services accessing relational data and XML. Connecting to databases is a fundamental part of most applications, whether they are web, Windows®, distributed, client/server, XML Web Services, or something entirely different. But ADO.NET is substantially different from Microsoft's previous data access technologies--including the previous version of ADO--so even experienced developers need to understand the basics of the new disconnected model before they start programming with it.Current with the .NET Framework 1.1, ADO.NET in a Nutshell offers one place to look when you need help with anything related to this essential technology, including a reference to the ADO.NET namespaces and object model. In addition to being a valuable reference, this book provides a concise foundation for programming with ADO.NET and covers a variety of issues that programmers face when developing web applications or Web Services that rely on database access. Using C#, this book presents real world, practical examples that will help you put ADO.NET to work immediately.Topics covered in the book include: An Introduction to ADO.NET Connections, Commands and DataReaders Disconnected Data Advanced DataSets Transactions DataViews and Data Binding XML and the DataSet Included with the book is a Visual Studio .NET add-in that integrates the entire reference directly into your help files. When combining ADO.NET in a Nutshell with other books from O'Reilly's .NET In a Nutshell series, you'll have a comprehensive, detailed and independent reference collection that will help you become more productive.

ADO NET in a Nutshell with CD-ROM

Author : Bill Hamilton
Publisher : Turtleback
ISBN 13 : 9780613912198
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (121 download)

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Book Synopsis ADO NET in a Nutshell with CD-ROM by : Bill Hamilton

Download or read book ADO NET in a Nutshell with CD-ROM written by Bill Hamilton and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current with the .NET Framework 1.1, "ADO.NET in a Nutshell offers one place to look when you need help with anything related to this essential technology, including a reference to the ADO.NET namespaces and object model. In addition to being a valuable reference, this book provides a concise foundation for programming with ADO.NET and covers a variety of issues that programmers face when developing web applications or Web Services that rely on database access. Using C#, this book presents real world, practical examples that will help you put ADO.NET to work immediately. Included with the book is a Visual Studio .NET add-in that integrates the entire reference directly into your help files. When combining "ADO.NET in a Nutshell with other books from O'Reilly's .NET In a Nutshell library, you'll have a comprehensive, detailed and independent reference collection that will help you become more productive.

Beginning ASP.NET 1.0 with C#

Author : Chris Goode
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0764558676
Total Pages : 872 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (645 download)

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Book Synopsis Beginning ASP.NET 1.0 with C# by : Chris Goode

Download or read book Beginning ASP.NET 1.0 with C# written by Chris Goode and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-17 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is this book about? ASP.NET 1.0 is the final release of Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP). It is a powerful server-based technology designed to create dynamic, interactive, HTML pages for web sites and corporate intranets. ASP.NET is a core element of Microsoft's exciting .NET vision, building on the strengths of the .NET Framework to provide many new features not seen in previous versions of ASP. This book, entirely revised and updated for the final release, will provide you with a step-by-step introduction to ASP.NET using C#, with plenty of worked examples to help you to gain a deep understanding of what ASP.NET is all about, and how you can harness it to build powerful web applications. What does this book cover? In this book, you will learn how to Create basic ASP.NET pages with C# Understand the concepts of Object Oriented Programming Work with data and XML Debug and handling errors in your code Use ASP.NET Server Controls Create user controls and components Explore the world of Web services Optimize performance Secure your application By the end of this book you will be able to understand, adapt, maintain and secure ASP.NET web sites with ease. Who is this book for? This book is aimed at relatively inexperienced web builders who are looking to enrich their sites with dynamically-generated content, and want to learn how to start building web applications using ASP.NET. Developers who have a little experience with previous versions of ASP (and are looking to move over to ASP.NET), may also find this book helpful in getting a simple grasp on what ASP.NET is, what it does, and how it can be used. Experience of basic HTML is required, but previous experience of ASP is not essential. We'll be teaching the basics of C# in this book, so prior experience with the language is not required.

Introduction to Web Matrix

Author : Colin Hardy
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0080535127
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Web Matrix by : Colin Hardy

Download or read book Introduction to Web Matrix written by Colin Hardy and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2003-08-22 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Web Matrix provides an easy to follow treatment of the application of this new software, which is rapidly becoming the preferred vehicle for the teaching of website design. Written by two experienced users, the material is presented in a way that makes it ideal for students meeting the subject for the first time, whether they are on an undergraduate or postgraduate course. The scope of the book includes the functionality of the software, its installation and application and the design and operation of web-based material using it. Coverage of the use of HTML and SQL is also included, as is the design and implementation of on-line databases.There are numerous examples to illustrate ideas and concepts. The examples provide a practical illustration of how the software may be used. At the conclusion of each chapter, a set of exercises is provided to allow the reader to review and practice the material presented. * A simple introduction for users with no previous experience of the design process* Abundant screen dumps and diagrams aid fast assimilation of the material* Accompanying website with a wide range of facilities

SQL in a Nutshell

Author : Kevin Kline
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449378935
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Book Synopsis SQL in a Nutshell by : Kevin Kline

Download or read book SQL in a Nutshell written by Kevin Kline and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2004-09-24 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SQL in a Nutshell applies the eminently useful "Nutshell" format to Structured Query Language (SQL), the elegant--but complex--descriptive language that is used to create and manipulate large stores of data. For SQL programmers, analysts, and database administrators, the new second edition of SQL in a Nutshell is the essential date language reference for the world's top SQL database products. SQL in a Nutshell is a lean, focused, and thoroughly comprehensive reference for those who live in a deadline-driven world.This invaluable desktop quick reference drills down and documents every SQL command and how to use it in both commercial (Oracle, DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server) and open source implementations (PostgreSQL, and MySQL). It describes every command and reference and includes the command syntax (by vendor, if the syntax differs across implementations), a clear description, and practical examples that illustrate important concepts and uses. And it also explains how the leading commercial and open sources database product implement SQL. This wealth of information is packed into a succinct, comprehensive, and extraordinarily easy-to-use format that covers the SQL syntax of no less than 4 different databases.When you need fast, accurate, detailed, and up-to-date SQL information, SQL in a Nutshell, Second Edition will be the quick reference you'll reach for every time. SQL in a Nutshell is small enough to keep by your keyboard, and concise (as well as clearly organized) enough that you can look up the syntax you need quickly without having to wade through a lot of useless fluff. You won't want to work on a project involving SQL without it.

Murach's ADO.NET 4 Database Programming with VB 2010

Author : Anne Boehm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890774622
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (746 download)

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Book Synopsis Murach's ADO.NET 4 Database Programming with VB 2010 by : Anne Boehm

Download or read book Murach's ADO.NET 4 Database Programming with VB 2010 written by Anne Boehm and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its 4th Edition, this book shows Visual Basic developers how to use Visual Studio and ADO.NET to develop database applications the way the best professionals do. You illl learn how to: Quickly create Windows and web applications by dragging-and-dropping data controls in Visual Studio 2010; Code your own presentation, business, and database classes with ADO.NET 4 to build 3-layer applications . . . the route the professionals take for flexibility and control; Display and manipulate data in web applications by using ASP.NET data controls designed specifically for that purpose, like GridView and DetailsView; Work with XML-specific features of ADO.NET and SQL Server to read, write, and manipulate XML data in your applications; Create local reports using Visual Studio's Report Designer and Report Viewer to display data easily . . . and clearly! . . . in tables, matrices, lists, and charts; Use the Entity Framework to create an entity data model that maps business objects to database objects, then retrieve and maintain data through that model; Use LINQ to query datasets, SQL Server databases, and entity data. Practice exercises at the end of every chapter and complete database applications throughout help you master every skill along the way. And Murach's distinctive "paired-pages" format . . . where each skill is presented with examples and advice in a single 2-page spread . . . is great for both targeted learning and reference.

Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by Step

Author : JOHN PAUL. MULLER
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788120349568
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (495 download)

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Book Synopsis Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by Step by : JOHN PAUL. MULLER

Download or read book Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by Step written by JOHN PAUL. MULLER and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework 5. If you have previous programming experience but are new to the Entity Framework, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. Discover how to: Access data in a managed way--using minimal code; Apply three workflows supported by the Entity Framework; Perform essential tasks with full automation in place; Manipulate data with both LINQ and Entity SQL; Create examples that rely on Table-Valued Functions; Determine the remedies for Entity-specific exceptions; Explore the use of optimistic and pessimistic concurrency; [and] Define mappings between your applications and data sources"--Page 4 of cover

MSDN Magazine

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 882 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book MSDN Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers

Author : Peter D. Blackburn
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430210990
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers by : Peter D. Blackburn

Download or read book ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers written by Peter D. Blackburn and published by Apress. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling author Bill Vaughn gives practical advice that VB developers can use immediately to make their data access code faster and easier to write and understand.

Getting Started with Advanced C#

Author : Vaskaran Sarcar
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1484259343
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Getting Started with Advanced C# written by Vaskaran Sarcar and published by Apress. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand and work with the most important features of advanced C# in different programming environments. This book teaches you the fundamental features of advanced C# and how to incorporate them in different programming techniques using Visual Studio 2019. The book is divided into two parts. Part I covers the fundamentals and essentials of advanced programming in C#. You will be introduced to delegates and events and then move on to lambda expressions. Part II teaches you how to implement these features in different programming techniques, starting with generic programming. After that, you will learn about thread programming and asynchronous programming, to benefit from a multi-threaded environment. Finally, you will learn database programming using ADO.NET to connect to a MySQL database and you will know how to exercise SQL statements and stored procedures through your C# applications. What You Will Learn Use delegates, events, and lambda expressions in advanced programmingMake your application flexible by utilizing genericsCreate a fast application with multi-threading and asynchronous programmingWork in Visual Studio Community Edition, which is the most common IDE for using C# Understand alternative implementations along with their pros and cons Who This Book Is For Developers and programmers who are already working in C#

Oracle to DB2 Conversion Guide: Compatibility Made Easy

Author : Yvonne Chan
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
ISBN 13 : 0738438758
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (384 download)

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Book Synopsis Oracle to DB2 Conversion Guide: Compatibility Made Easy by : Yvonne Chan

Download or read book Oracle to DB2 Conversion Guide: Compatibility Made Easy written by Yvonne Chan and published by IBM Redbooks. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes IBM DB2® SQL compatibility features. The latest version of DB2 includes extensive native support for the PL/SQL procedural language, new data types, scalar functions, improved concurrency, built-in packages, OCI, SQLPlus, and more. These features can help with developing applications that run on both DB2 and Oracle and can help simplify the process of moving from Oracle to DB2. In addition, IBM now provides tools to simplify the enablement process, such as the highly scalable IBM Data Movement Tool for moving schema and data into DB2, and an Editor and Profiler for PL/SQL provided by the IBM Data Studio tool suite. This Oracle to DB2 migration guide describes new technology, preferred practices for moving to DB2, and common scenarios that can help you as you move from Oracle to DB2. This book is intended for IT architects and developers who are converting from Oracle to DB2. DB2 compatibility with Oracle is provided through native support. The new capabilities in DB2 that provide compatibility are implemented at the lowest and most intimate levels of the database kernel, as though they were originally engineered for DB2. means that the DB2 implementation is done without the aid of an emulation layer. This intimacy leads to the scalable implementation that DB2 offers, providing identical performance between DB2 compatibility features and DB2 other language elements. For example, DB2 runs SQL PL at the same performance as PL/SQL implementations of the same function.

Microsoft ADO.NET

Author : David Sceppa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780735614239
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Microsoft ADO.NET written by David Sceppa and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every developer who's uttered, "I wish I knew that before I started writing all this code!" this guide demonstrates how to save time, write less code, and build more powerful, data-driver solutions using Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects. CD contains code samples in VB, along with examples in Visual C++, and Visual J++.

Pro C# 8 with .NET Core 3

Author : Andrew Troelsen
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1484257561
Total Pages : 1262 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (842 download)

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Book Synopsis Pro C# 8 with .NET Core 3 by : Andrew Troelsen

Download or read book Pro C# 8 with .NET Core 3 written by Andrew Troelsen and published by Apress. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 1262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential classic provides a comprehensive foundation in the C# programming language and the frameworks it lives in. Now in its 9th edition, you will find the latest C# 8 and .NET Core features, along with new chapters on Microsoft’s lightweight, cross-platform framework, .NET Core 3.1. Coverage of ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and more, sits alongside the latest updates to .NET Core, including Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). Not only does this book cover all of the latest features in C# 8, but all chapters and code samples have been rewritten for this latest release. Dive in and discover why this book has been a favorite of C# developers worldwide for more than 15 years. Gain a solid foundation in object-oriented development techniques, attributes and reflection, generics and collections, and numerous advanced topics not found in other texts (such as CIL opcodes and emitting dynamic assemblies). With the help of Pro C# 8 with .NET Core 3 gain the confidence to put C# into practice and explore the .NET Core universe on your own terms. What You Will LearnDiscover the bells and whistles of C# 8 features and updates to previous features Hit the ground running with ASP.NET Core web applications and web services, and Entity Framework Core Work with the latest version of Windows Presentation Foundation, now a part of .NET Core Understand the philosophy behind .NET and the cross-platform alternative, .NET CoreDevelop applications with C# and modern frameworks for services, web, and smart client applications Who This Book Is For Developers who are interested in .NET programming and the C# language “Amazing! Provides easy-to-follow explanations and examples. I remember reading the first version of this book; this is a 'must-have' for your collection if you are learning .NET Core!” – Rick McGuire, Senior Application Development Manager, Microsoft “Phil is a journeyman programmer who brings years of experience and a passion for teaching to make this fully revised and modernized ‘classic’ a ‘must-have’. Any developer who wants full-spectrum, up-to-date coverage of both the C# language and how to use it with .NET Core and ASP.NET Core should get this book.” – Brian A. Randell, Partner, MCW Technologies and Microsoft MVP

Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming

Author : Evangelos Petroutsos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0782152538
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (821 download)

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Book Synopsis Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming by : Evangelos Petroutsos

Download or read book Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming written by Evangelos Petroutsos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a New World of Database Programming Visual Basic .NET and ADO.NET facilitate the development of a new generation of database applications, including disconnected applications that run on the Web. Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming is the resource you need to thrive in this new world. Assuming no prior experience with database programming, this book teaches you every aspect of the craft, from GUI design to server development to middle-tier implementation. If you're familiar with earlier versions of ADO, you'll master the many new features of ADO.NET all the more quickly. You'll also learn the importance of XML within the new .NET paradigm. Coverage includes: Getting familiar with the ADO.NET object model Using the data access wizards Taking advantage of new SQL Server 2000 features Carrying out XSL Transformations and XPath queries Generating XML using the T-SQL FOR XML statement Binding controls to ADO.NET result sets Arriving at a sound database design Tuning your SQL Server 2000 database Using the XML Designer in Visual Studio .NET Leveraging the data access tools available in the Visual Studio .NET IDE Working with .NET data providers Choosing between streaming data and caching data Working with the Data Form Wizard in Visual Studio .NET Using advanced ADO.NET techniques Building a threaded application Using .NET's advanced exception handling capabilities Using the .NET Deployment Project Template Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Improving Web Application Security

Author :
Publisher : Microsoft Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 964 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Improving Web Application Security written by and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a solid foundation for designing, building, and configuring security-enhanced, hack-resistant Microsoft® ASP.NET Web applications. This expert guide describes a systematic, task-based approach to security that can be applied to both new and existing applications. It addresses security considerations at the network, host, and application layers for each physical tier—Web server, remote application server, and database server—detailing the security configurations and countermeasures that can help mitigate risks. The information is organized into sections that correspond to both the product life cycle and the roles involved, making it easy for architects, designers, and developers to find the answers they need. All PATTERNS & PRACTICES guides are reviewed and approved by Microsoft engineering teams, consultants, partners, and customers—delivering accurate, real-world information that’s been technically validated and tested.

Programming ADO

Author : David Sceppa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780735607644
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Programming ADO written by David Sceppa and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create data access applications faster and with simpler code using this expert guide to " Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects " (ADO). " PROGRAMMING ADO " delivers practical problem-solving guidance for exploiting the Universal Data Access in ADO-helping you understand what goes on under the hood so you don't code yourself into a corner. To begin, the author deftly guides you through the ADO object model-sharing his expertise as a Microsoft developer support professional on the properties, methods, and events that most commonly challenge the ADO programmer. You'll learn how to use the ADO Cursor Engine to expedite development and how to work effectively within its limitations. Then you'll focus on building your proficiency with ADO programming techniques, including ways to : Master the use of Connection, Command, and Record set objects-and the new Record and Stream objects in ADO 2*5 to programmatically access data in traditional stores and in Internet applications. Examine techniques for updating data bases-understanding the pros and cons for development time, execution time, flexibility, and control. Learn how choosing specific cursor types will affect the performance and scalability of " Microsoft SQL Server ", " Microsoft Access ", " Oracle ", and other databases. Use the powerful RAD libraries of the ADO Cursor Engine to create data base-independent code that's easier to update and maintain. Utilize ADO features to better manage transactions in multi-user applications and detect and resolve conflicts. Let COM do the dirty work of handling interprocess communication between objects. Use Remote Data Service to extend your database applications to the Web. Each chapter comes packed with code examples-plus "Questions That Should Be Asked More Frequently" to help build your comprehension of how ADO objects behave and how to optimize their usage. Whether you're developing a basic client/server application or a high-stress Web-based solution, " PROGRAMMING ADO " delivers the expert coaching and in-depth information you need to create solid data-access applications faster !

Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry

Author : Mihai Putinar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387096868
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry by : Mihai Putinar

Download or read book Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry written by Mihai Putinar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent advances in both the theory and implementation of computational algebraic geometry have led to new, striking applications to a variety of fields of research. The articles in this volume highlight a range of these applications and provide introductory material for topics covered in the IMA workshops on "Optimization and Control" and "Applications in Biology, Dynamics, and Statistics" held during the IMA year on Applications of Algebraic Geometry. The articles related to optimization and control focus on burgeoning use of semidefinite programming and moment matrix techniques in computational real algebraic geometry. The new direction towards a systematic study of non-commutative real algebraic geometry is well represented in the volume. Other articles provide an overview of the way computational algebra is useful for analysis of contingency tables, reconstruction of phylogenetic trees, and in systems biology. The contributions collected in this volume are accessible to non-experts, self-contained and informative; they quickly move towards cutting edge research in these areas, and provide a wealth of open problems for future research.