Already know how to develop Windows applications in Visual Basic? Then this book will turn you into a professional web programmer. The first 5 chapters present a quick-start course that works both for beginners and for experienced web developers who are new to ASP.NET. Then, the next 3 sections present (1) the skills you need for any web application in business, (2) the skills you need for database-driven web sites, and (3) the skills you need for eCommerce applications, like how to ensure security, how to use ASP.NET AJAX, how to take advantage of reusable code with WCF services, and how to configure and deploy your finished applications.
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This comprehensive beginner's guide to Microsoft's ASP.NET 4 development framework provides step-by-step instructions for creating full featured, server-side web applications. The work begins with an introduction to web applications and an overview of ASP.NET features and leads the reader through common programming tasks including building a simple one-page sample application, server controls, validation, state management, navigation controls, database management, object data sources, site security, AJAX integration and configuring and deployment of finished applications. Chapters include illustrations, screen shots and code examples as well as practice exercises. Access to additional online resources including sample applications is provided. The work assumes and requires a working knowledge of the Visual Basic programming language. This fourth edition is revised and updated to reflect current software features. Boehm has written several books on web development and programming. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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