Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C# is the C# programmer's definitive reference for ASP.NET through version 1.1. Intended for students with advanced programming experience, this book provides them with the information needed to fully understand the technology, and is a clear guide to using ASP.NET to build robust and well architected Web applications.

This book begins with a discussion of the rationale behind the design of ASP.NET and an introduction to how it builds on top of the .NET framework. Subsequent chapters explore the host of new features in ASP.NET, including the server-side compilation model, code-behind classes, server-side controls, form validation, the data binding model, and custom control development. Throughout the book, working examples illustrate best practices for building Web-based applications in C#.

With coverage not found in other titles and endorsed by the architects of ASP.NET, this book is essential for any serious ASP.NET developer

° Provides practical information on how to use ASP.NET, backed up by a solid understanding of how and why it works the way it does

° Based on the author's extensive experience teaching ASP.NET to professional developers

° Covers the upcoming release of ASP.NET, and is part of the authoritative Microsoft .NET Development Series

Foreword.


Preface.


1. Architecture.

Fritz Onion is a member of the technical staff at DevelopMentor where he teaches courses in .NET and oversees the ASP.NET curriculum. He is a former columnist for C++ Report, and currently writes articles for various publications including MSDN Magazine. He speaks regularly at industry conferences and was the cochair of the Web development track at Win-Dev's Fall Developers Summit 2002. Fritz received his B.A. from Harvard University and his M.S. from the University of California, Irvine.

Praise for Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C#

“Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C# is so good that it’s the only ASP.NET book on my working bookshelf.”

“Essential ASP.NET is positioned to become the seminal book on the most important advancement to Web development in years.”

“Fritz’s explanations are clear and concise without being patronizing; his examples are succinct without being trivial. I can now say that after reading Fritz’s book, and trying a few things out, I feel that I ‘know’ ASP.NET. Reading his book has been a very helpful experience.”

“Like many of the teachers who have worked with DevelopMentor, Fritz has a great ability to make complex concepts very easy to understand. The explanations go deep enough that I’ve had several ‘a ha’ moments while finally understanding how some features really worked.”

“This is an excellent book! It has a straightforward style and is comprehensive.”

“This book greatly improves the understanding of ASP.NET. The text is concise and examples are well written. The signal-to-noise ratio of this book is very high. I am sure it will be a great value to its readers.”

“Fritz Onion’s Essential ASP.NET is one of the best ASP.NET books I have read.”

“It is deep enough that everyone is assured of learning something, no matter how experienced you may already be.”

“The book is a winner, and a must-have for experienced developers who want to augment their knowledge of ASP.NET by being aware of what goes on under the hood.”

“If you are looking for an ASP.NET book that can help take you to the next level, Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C# is your first class ticket.”

"This well-conceived and well-written book has extensive knowledge and priceless experience overflowing from its pages. It captures the true essence of ASP.NET and walks the reader to a high level of technical and architectural skill."
--J. Fred Maples, Director of Software Engineering, NASDAQ.com

Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C# is the C# programmer's definitive reference for ASP.NET through version 1.1. It provides experienced programmers with the information needed to fully understand the technology, and is a clear guide to using ASP.NET to build robust and well architected Web applications.

This book begins with a discussion of the rationale behind the design of ASP.NET and an introduction to how it builds on top of the .NET framework. Subsequent chapters explore the host of new features in ASP.NET, including the server-side compilation model, code-behind classes, server-side controls, form validation, the data binding model, and custom control development. Throughout the book, working examples illustrate best practices for building Web-based applications in C#.

Among the topics explored in depth are:

Essential ASP.NET with Examples in C# provides readers with the know-how needed to build more powerful, better architected Web applications with ASP.NET.

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