The document discusses front end design tools using VB.NET. It provides an overview of the elements of the .NET integrated development environment (IDE) including the Windows Form Designer, Properties Window, Solution Explorer, Toolbox, and other features. It then outlines the steps for writing an application in .NET, including selecting a project template and writing and running code. Finally, it covers various programming concepts for VB.NET like data types, variables, operators, control structures, data structures, and predefined functions.