This chapter covered a lot of ground with custom controls. The story doesn't end here, however. In the coming chapters you continue to look at how custom controls can solve all kinds of programming problems, and handle everything from data access to rich graphics. In all these cases, knowing how to match custom controls with an appropriate level of design-time support will simplify your life immensely. If you are planning to develop and sell your components, it's indispensable.
To see what other developers are creating, you can take your search online and begin working with the latest user interface elements. And if you develop your own controls, feel free to send me an email with the details. I can't critique your code creations, but I just might provide a link from this book's web site (http://www.prosetech.com) if there's enough interest….