ASP.NET: A Beginner's Guide

From the Publisher: Essential skills for first-time programmers! This easy-to-use book explains the fundamentals of ASP. NET and the . NET Framework. You'll learn to create Web Forms and Web Services and program interactive Web sites and distributed applications. The modular approach of this series—including drills,sample projects,and mastery checks—makes it easy to learn to use this powerful programming language quickly and easily. 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 showhow to apply what you are learning Mastery Checks—End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer,multiple-choice,fill-in-the-blank,and simple coding questions