What is the single best resource for learning the visual studio tools?

Question

I am trying to learn some of the basic and advanced features of visual studio, Anyone find sites that have this type of information ?

I see this:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/86355/best-way-to-learn-visual-studio-power-features

But it seems more related to tips and advanced features.

All three versions ( 2003, 2005, 2008 )

Answer 1

STACKOVERFLOW!!!!

(Sorry, I really couldn't help myself).

Answer 2

You didn't mention which version. However I've read Professional Visual Studio 2005 and while I found it a little introductory for my needs, it would probably be useful for someone newer to Visual Studio though.

I notice the 2008 edition is out now too.

Answer 3

Microsoft has quite a few videos demonstrating various techniques in Visual Studio:

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vs2008/bb964532.aspx

Personally I'm not a fan of training videos as I find I get impatient with them (too linear, too slow, no interaction), but maybe they'll work well for others.