Pure ASP NET is divided into three sections: The first section contains; an accelerated introduction of ASP.NET concepts and features. The second section provides a code-intensive discussion of ASP.NET. Finally, the third section contains a comprehensive reference of many of the most widely used Microsoft NET namespaces. However, the heart of this book is the code. In addition to the usual snippets, there are many complete, commercial-quality programs that demonstrate key enterprise development techniques. Since all the examples are written in C# and VB.NET, it's easy for you to compare and contrast the languages as you learn about ASP.NET. Pure ASP.NET includes rich, concise coverage of: Common Language Runtime (CLR); Validation Controls; ASP.NET Web Controls; ASP.NET List Controls; User Controls; Component Building; ADO.NET; XML Web Services; C#; VB.NET.
Robert Lair is a nationally known developer, technical writer, and trainer. He studied computer science and engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and has been working in the area of software development for more than five years. His latest achievements in the software industry include his work on IBuySpy (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application that shows the new features of ASP.NET. Other applications Robert has worked on in his career include ProposalMaster and RFPMaster (The Sant Corporation), OpenTable.com (Vertigo Software), and Shoes.NET (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application shown at DevDays 2000 to show off the Microsoft .NET enterprise servers. He has worked with a number of major clients, including Microsoft, MCI, Williams Communications, and Prognostics.
Robert has also provided training at technical conferences, discussing a number of topics on Microsoft .NET and ASP.NET, as well as how to increase the efficiency of the software development process by simplifying the maintenance of complex applications. Conferences at which he has spoken include ASP Connections and the ASP DeveloperÕs Conference. He has also presented a number of internal technical learning sessions while working at Vertigo Software and the Sant Corporation.
Robert has written numerous articles for nationally known magazines such as Visual C++ DeveloperÕs Journal, Visual Basic ProgrammerÕs Journal, and .NET Developer. His articles have covered a wide variety of topics, including C#, Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET, and Visual Basic.NET. Robert is also the author of a monthly column in .NET Developer that takes an in-depth look at the IBuySpy application.
Jason Lefebvre is currently working as a developer at the direct marketing services company Protocol (www.protocolusa.com). He studied mathematics and computer science at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has been working in the area of software Development for more than five years. His latest achievements in the software industry include his work on IBuySpy (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application to show the new features of ASP.NET. Other applications Jason has worked on in his career include ProposalMaster and RFPMaster (The Sant Corporation), OpenTable.com (Vertigo Software), and Shoes.NET (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application shown at DevDays 2000 to show off the Microsoft .NET enterprise servers. He has worked with a number of major clients, including Microsoft, MCI, and Williams Communications. Jason has written numerous articles for nationally known magazines such as Visual C++ DeveloperÕs Journal on a wide variety of topics, including C#, Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET, and Visual Basic.NET.
