Programming Excel with VBA and .Net: Solve Real-World Problems with Excel

Sample files are not included with the book, and the domain that we were to download them from now redirects to the "sharepointworkshop.com" front end with no available downloads for this legacy product in sight. If you were looking to be able to go through this with the practice files, you are SOL, unless they get a clue and continue to support legacy users.**EDIT**...if you need the support documentation, you now need to go to the OREILLY site directly and download the files from them:http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596007669.do(I am maintaining the two-star review, so that people won't lose it in the otherwise glowing reviews)

It is just a fine reference book. And as a reference, at best it is 3 star. I would expect more examples with the reference, otherwise, what's the difference with online reference.

Covers allot of functions and material in depth. A valuable collection for any Excel collection. I amm always looking for any Excel books that make you Excel sheets more dynamic.

Order this "PROGRAMMING EXCEL WITH VBA AND .NET FOR ONE OF THE DEPARTMENTS AT WORK. IT IS A GREAT TOOL!

This is a really good book. I think it's geared for people who are somewhere in between beginner programmer and intermediate programmer. If you're a true beginner, I think the Excel VBA for Dummies book is a better choice. If you're trying to get a bit more advanced, this book is probably right for you.

Got this for a project I am working on. I found it useful for two more VB.Net projects. It reads easily and is understandable.

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When you attempt to get into a new area of coding, it is best to have an authoritative reference. Confidence in your source really helps in getting through the inevitable rough spots. "Excel with VBA & .NET" seems to fill the bill. It certainly does not hurt to know that the author was on the Microsoft OLE Automation team when VB was added to Excel.The "comprehensive" half of my review title comes with the packed 1100 pages. All the programming basics, all the programmable objects, all the usable features are covered. In addition, the book covers extending Excel with add-ins and dealing with security.My own interest in programming Excel objects is related to my job as a GUI interface developer for browser-based applications. As more information and functionality goes to the Web, the convenience of taking HTML data displays and exporting them to Excel is finding an expanding and demanding market. I was somewhat disappointed that the book did not approach more topics from the perspective of this modern trend.A friend preparing to teach Excel VBA next fall grabbed the book from my desk and had a look. She was certain "Excel with VBA & .NET" would be an excellent platform and reference for that class. That high recommendation certainly trumps my quibble about not having more material on browser implementations.