Learn the essentials of ASP.NET programming using the hands-on examples in this accessible guide. Inside, programming instructor Dave Mercer explains how to program interactive Web sites and distributed applications with ASP.NET — from simple responses and server components to complete database manipulation and e-mail applications. You'll also get important details on using HTML, XHTML, XML, JScript, VB.NET, and other related languages and technologies. This is the ideal resource for the first-time ASP.NET user.
This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:
- Modules—Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
- Goals—Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
- Ask the Experts—Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
1-Minute Drills—Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
- Annotated Syntax—Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
- Projects—Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
- Mastery Checks—End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short
1 Getting Set Up
2 Programming Basics
3 Programming ASP.NET with Visual Basic.NET
4 Web Forms and ASP.NET
5 ASP.NET Configuration, Scope, and State
6 ASP.NET Objects and Components
7 Web Services and ASP.NET
8 ASP.NET and SQL Server
9 The ADO.NET Connection-Related Objects
10 The ADO/ADO.NET Recordset and DataSet-Related Objects
11 ASP Transactions and Mail
A: Answers to Mastery Checks
B Visual Basic/JScript Reference
C ASP.NET Server and HTML Controls
D XHTML 1.0 Reference
Index