Whether you're new to ASP.NET AJAX or an experienced developer, this book has what you're looking for! With its tutorial-like design, the text covers many basic and advanced topics for building dynamic database driven ASP.NET web applications. Assuring that you have a solid foundation, the text begins by exploring the basics of n-tier applications, databound custom controls, Http modules, and the ASP.NET AJAX extensions. Section II of the text takes all that was previously examined plus much more and puts it into practical use via the construction of ready to use controls for either standalone products or integration into your current project(s). ASP.NET Membership and Profile services are examined along with the AJAX application services enabling for seamless membership and profile integration into our highly rich AJAX-enabled web applications. Watch as the text seamlessly merges AJAX extenders and custom controls to build highly rich user experiences in a reusable object-oriented fashion. The design and construction of all objects and controls are discussed in full detail in a tutorial like format to achieve the desired goal - an in-depth understanding of the underlying technology so that you can not only use our projects but modify and design your own! All projects and controls built within the text make heavy use of AJAX technologies enabling a lucid understanding of real-world implementations. With its practical approach to constructing reusable object-oriented ASP.NET AJAX controls, ASP.NET AJAX Programming Tricks is a must for anyone with the desire to build or hone their ASP.NET AJAX programming skills.
Matthew Ellis has been involved in the programming industry for many years and has a vast knowledge of C/C++ and C#. He began his technical journey at the very early age of 9 when he first began developing in the C programming language. Matthew has also been involved in the game development industry, where he wrote the book titled Direct3D Primer, which shipped as part of another title.
Matthew, as of recently, has been doing consulting work for companies abroad, where he develops unified systems bringing together the latest in technologies. He develops applications in the C# and C++ programming languages. He develops ASP.NET AJAX front end applications and numerous C++ based applications for use across a variety of different platforms.
Matthew founded the company, Magma Interactive, LLC with the understanding that technical expertise resides in often unexpected places. Magma Interactive, LLC prides itself on its interest in people and their knowledge, not only their often superficial qualifications.
