ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide [Paperback]

William Sanders (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 007159194X | ISBN-13: 978-0071591942 | Publication Date: September 23, 2008 | Edition: 2

Essential ASP.NET 3.5 Skills--Made Easy!

Learn how to create database-driven ASP.NET 3.5 websites using C# 3.0. ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide shows you just what you need to know to build rich Internet applications quickly and easily. You'll find details on Web controls, CSS, event handlers, validation, SQL, ADO.NET, data binding, text files, and security. Coverage of the latest technologies, such as LINQ and Ajax, is also included. All examples use Visual Studio 2008 to ease you through the learning process, and all the source code is displayed. Start building dynamic ASP.NET 3.5 Web applications today with help from this fast-paced tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

• Key Skills & Concepts--Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Try This--Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills
• Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

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About the Author

William B. Sanders has been developing software for the last 25 years, ranging from Basic to assembly language and everything in between. In 2001 he began developing back end applications using asp and then when it became available, ASP.NET 1.0. He is a founding faculty member of the Multimedia Web Design and Development major at the University of Hartford where he teaches ASP.NET, C#, SQL and ADO.NET to upper division students, among other Internet languages and applications. He has consulted and developed software for major software companies as well other business clients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 2 edition (September 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007159194X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071591942
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, fast read., November 9, 2009

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J. Lawler (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

I was familiar with ASP (the OLD version - pre ".NET") before reading this book, and I found this an extremely fast, clear, and useful way of bridging the gap to the new language and programming framework. I was literally able to breeze through the book in just a few days. I suspect there might be a bit more ramp-up time involved for someone without a pre-existing computer programming background, but anyone who already knows their way around a web programming language should do very well with this material. I'm a very satisfied customer.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy reference, March 5, 2009

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Orange County .NET User Group (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

I first got a glance at this book at a local developers meeting by the end of last year. As a veteran ASP developer of more than 10 years of hands-on experience, I found that the author has covered a broad spectrum of latest technologies and recent developments in ASP.NET. Although it's titled as a beginner's guide, I've been using it as a handy reference, whenever I need it during my daily work.

Indeed if you are a novice user of ASP.NET, this book would undoubtedly help you build a solid foundation and gain a deep understanding in this area. However, if you are like me -- an occasional reader -- this book serves perfectly when you need some quick and all-in-one reference (than googling around).

-Review by Lily He, OC.NET User Group member

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide, February 15, 2010

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This review is from: ASP.NET 3.5: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

The book is a good introduction to asp.net, and explains the main concepts without going too deep and putting off the beginner. It will have to be supplemented by more advanced books to get the best out of the technology, but as a starting point it is pretty good. Book was delivered earlier than expected and in perfect condition.