ASP.NET for Web Designers [Paperback]

Peter Ladka (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 073571262X | ISBN-13: 978-0735712621 | Publication Date: September 2, 2002 | Edition: 1

Teaching ASP.NET in a non-linear format that creative thinkers can easily grasp and understand without the typical programming jargon. Provides clear and concise, hands-on, real-world examples right from the beginning of the book. The book contains a natural progression by providing foundational information in the opening chapters. Content will be presented with "hands-on" examples so the opening chapters will also be laying the groundwork for more advanced subjects by not only presenting the information but by writing code as well. The middle section of the book covers the key cast members on the .NET stage including HTML Controls, Web Controls and List Controls. The third and final section of the book covers more advanced issues in ASP.NET including data access and security issues.

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Teaching ASP.NET in a non-linear format that creative thinkers can easily grasp and understand without the typical programming jargon. Provides clear and concise, hands-on, real-world examples right from the beginning of the book. The book contains a natural progression by providing foundational information in the opening chapters. Content will be presented with "hands-on" examples so the opening chapters will also be laying the groundwork for more advanced subjects by not only presenting the information but by writing code as well. The middle section of the book covers the key cast members on the .NET stage including HTML Controls, Web Controls and List Controls. The third and final section of the book covers more advanced issues in ASP.NET including data access and security issues.

About the Author

Peter Ladka is the Chairman and President of Nexus Media Inc., a web development firm located in New York that focuses on providing businesses with advanced database-driven web applications. Nexus Media was founded in 1997 after Peter's years of servicing clients as a freelance graphic designer. As Ladka directed the business' focus on web application development, annual revenues have increased in excess of 500%. This concentration has also brought Nexus Media into the national spotlight as a leader in web application development even showcasing its talent on web sites and conference for companies such as Macromedia. As part of Nexus Media's focus, they stay committed to being on the forefront of web application technology. This led to their involvement in Microsoft's ASP.NET technology at a very early stage. Nexus Media had been part of the beta program for ASP.NET, and have been developing test applications throughout in an effort to saturate themselves in this exciting technology. This is their strategy for being a leader in offering ASP.NET web applications from day one of its release. They expect to be fully prepared for a more widespread acceptance of ASP.NET. Because Peter originated from a "designer" background and then migrated to web technologies in the course of his company's existence, he feels that he has experienced the very pathway that the readers of this title will be traveling. This provides him with the unique advantage of having a like paradigm with the reader, something that he feels is invaluable.

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press; 1 edition (September 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073571262X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735712621
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,705,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Programming.Objects.Understood = TRUE, November 11, 2002

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Clark Cooper (Sherman Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASP.NET for Web Designers (Paperback)

When the .NET Framework came out of Beta and into final public release, I bought "ASP.NET Weekend Crash Course". Already well advanced in traditional ASP, I figured all I needed was a "Crash Course". Wrong!

I purchased another (better) book, "SE Using ASP.NET", This book was excellent, but had a huge section on "the old way". Learning the differences between ASP and ASP.NET is neither relevent to a new student nor is it necessary for a veteran ASP developer.

I started over with "ASP.NET for Web Designers". For me, this book was very straight forward. A little on the beginner side, but then again, ASP.NET is (relatively) new. Who isn't a beginner?

This book instills confidence in myself and my students, that one CAN actually create a useful Web page (or site) with ASP.NET. The author lays an EXCELLENT ground work for Object Oriented Programming (What is an object?, etc.). So well and so simple, in-fact, that one of my students who has struggled for years with the concept, now "gets it" completely!

By far the best of the three books I've read so far on ASP.NET, but be aware: You will NOT learn all about the CLR. You will NOT learn all about the .NET Framework. What you WILL learn is a SOLID foundation upon which to build and gain confidence in your .NET skills by following examples that actually WORK!

Obviously a pre-requisite for learning any server-side technology is a solid understanding of XHTML (or HTML, at least).

I highly recommend this book to anyone new to server-side technology of ANY kind, or just new to the new .NET way of doing things vs. ASP.

PS. Peter Ladka has a wild sense of humor. Aside from being really useful, the book is a trip to read as well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for ASP.NET overview, October 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: ASP.NET for Web Designers (Paperback)

I have to say this is one of the best books I have picked up on ASP.NET. If you are a web designer/developer trying to get a handle on where to begin with ASP.NET, this is the book. The examples in the book are VB.NET and C# code and are very clear and to the point. The book doesn't get down to the nitty-gritty details of each object, but there is enough explanation to get you started on the right track with a good understanding of what you are trying to accomplish. If your just getting started with ASP.NET and debating what language to learn, and don't know where to begin, try this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Learning ASP.Net, September 13, 2002

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Kevin Abbott (Granger, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASP.NET for Web Designers (Paperback)

The author does a great job of explaining in simple language the basics of ASP.Net (and somewhat beyond). He has a pretty good writing style that is full of humor and easy to read (although it does border on corny at times). It covers more than ASP.Net for Dummies and has a lot of good insight for the tips and tricks of writing ASP.Net code. I also like that he provides both VB.Net and C# coding examples. And, I like the professionalism of the book. NewRiders did a great job of keeping out grammar errors and typos which is not the case for some of the WROX books. The one fault I see is bringing in discussion of object-oriented programming in the second chapter. I think for the newbie to ASP.Net, it can be a bit confusing. Finally, I think NewRiders should mention the word "beginner" in the title someplace so someone like me who is looking for a book like this to give them the basics of ASP.Net could find it without having to read through all the ASP.Net books' summary information (which is alot of books). Based upon the title, I was assuming a more advanced and techie book. So, why limit the audience to just Web Designers?