ASP.NET, a Web development platform in the Microsoft .NET Framework, is explained in this book for experienced developers who have programmed in ASP or Visual Basic before. Because .NET is a new framework, the book begins with VB .NET and C# syntax, the basics of object-oriented programming, and the philosophy of the .NET framework. The rest of the book covers developing ASP.NET applications, working with data, Web services, and advanced ASP.NET. A final section, about 110 pages, offers reference material on HTML server controls, Web controls, and configuration files. MacDonald is an MCSD developer and author of several books on .NET programming. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Most Comprehensive ASP.NET Resource Available
Get up to speed on ASP.NET--a core Web development platform in the new Microsoft .NET Framework--with this definitive resource. You'll learn how the .NET Framework really works, master the Visual Studio .NET development environment, and learn best practices for developing powerful ASP.NET applications. Systematically covering both basic and more advanced topics, this comprehensive guide will help you take advantage of ASP.NET's pre-built functionality and show you how to program the event-driven form model, access XML Web services, work with relational databases, and much more. You'll also find helpful security information for safeguarding your site and providing subscription services. Thorough and organized, this one-stop reference will show you everything you need to expertly work with ASP.NET.
- Learn the fundamentals of the .NET Framework
- Explore the basics of object-oriented programming as well as Visual Basic .NET and C# syntax
- Interact with a Web page's user interface through its object layer
- Employ ASP.NET's built-in data-binding features and advanced data controls
- Design robust Web services and access them from multiple platforms
- Create your own reusable components and Web controls for ASP.NET applications
- Get at-a-glance reference information for every ASP.NET Web control and configuration setting
- Boost performance of any Web application through caching
Discover productivity tricks for mastering Visual Studio .NET and its integrated debugger
