Product DescriptionLearn how to build impressive ASP.NET 2.0 Websites in both C# and VB from scratch.
Using a practical step-by-step approach, the authors introduce the ASP.NET framework, teach you about database design, and walk you through obtaining, installing and configuring all the freely available software you need to use ASP.NET 2.0. They then show you how to build several real world Web-based applications that you can put to use instantly in your projects.
Readers will learn how to:
Develop a fully functional Corporate Intranet with a dynamic navigation menu
Create an email newsletter system using ASP.NET 2.0
Build web forms using web controls, validation controls, and rich controls
Program in both C# and VB
Handle unforseen errors gracefully using a range of error handling techniques
Secure applications using form authentication
Use code-behind to streamline code.
This book doesn't force you to choose an ASP.NET language in advance - all code examples are presented in both C# (pronounced see-sharp) and VB. You can choose which one you want to use, and follow-it throughout the book. Best of all, this book doesn't assume any prior programming knowledge!
What The Reviewers Say...
'This is a very well written book and an excellent overview and introduction to developing websites in C#/VB.NET on ASP.NET 2.0.' - About.com
'This is the kind of book most of the developers will be looking for not only to learn the technology faster but also to create and develop a real application in a short span of time.' - ASP Alliance
'This is not your grandfather's ASP.NET 2.0 tutorial. It is not condescending, pretentious, stodgy, or deadly boring; rather, it is fresh, fun, even exciting; and, it does not take itelf too seriously. The topics flow logically from one to the next. The layout is approachable. The writers' tone is friendly. And, the writing style makes the material very accessible. I have yet to find a better book for Web development novices.' - C# Online .NET
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great learning tool!
I really appreciate this book for what it is, a beginner's book. Will this book be applicable to you as a seasoned developer in any language, I don't think so, it really is a "Build your own site" type of book.
For those who are interested in getting a solid foundation in many of the basics of ASP.NET 2.0, I would recommend this book. I will be following this book with Damien Foggon's ASP.NET Beginning DB Book and then moving to Chistian Darie's ASP.NET Ecommerce book finishing up with ... Read More
Rating: - The Best book on ASP.NET 2.0
This is without a doubt the best book on ASP.net 2.0 I have read. If you need to start from the beginning ......... This is the book!!!!
Rating: - An excellent book
I have read many technical books and this is so far the best. I know my way around computers and the basics of programming and wanted to learn some more of ASP.NET. This book has been an excellent tutorial. Even the basics of object oriented programming and SQL are explained. Loved it.
There is one caveat. The book was written for Windows XP and IIS 6. If you are using Windows Vista and IIS 7 like me, be prepared to search for some stuff yourself. Do not worry though, some Googling will ... Read More
Rating: - good for beginner and semi-experienced asp.net developers
i got into dot net when it first came out, when sample codes on how do things you take for granted were scarce or non existent. I was converting an ASP app to dot net. was ahead of my time, ran into too many mundane issues, cancelled my project after 5 months. Now I want to try ASP.NET for real.
I've found this book to be very helpful in connecting the dots. The samples are good enough . Highly recommend it.
Rating: - I found the right book to learn asp.net
I am an asp programmer. And I would like to transform myself into asp.net. after trying one title after another by reading the PDF files that I found on the net, I thought I found the right book ASP.NET 2.0 Unleashed from Stephen Walther. I bought the book and learned from it. But I got stuck somewhere after the basic controls. The author assumes that the reader is either intermediate or advanced level with the .NET programming skill. I am not at that level yet. Again I went back to find other PDF files ... Read More
- Great learning tool!
- good for beginner and semi-experienced asp.net developers
