ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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The ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference is a well-organized compilation of essential information about the latest version of Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP). It covers ASP development on the Windows 2000 platform and includes full coverage of the various new Microsoft technologies at the disposal of an ASP 3.0 developer.

In addition to the expected documentation of the ASP objects, the book provides overviews of a wide array of related objects and architectures that developers need to know about. These topics are peripheral to the actual ASP architecture, yet they are valuable for experienced ASP programmers.

At the heart of the book is the documentation of the ASP object model. Each object is introduced briefly, followed by coverage of each property and method it supports. Provided are code examples for nearly every method and property, but often only a couple of lines illustrating usage. There're no needlessly fluffy examples here.

Although its title implies a narrow focus, this book provides much more than a simple language reference. ASP developers will find it useful time and again as they explore the new features of the vast Microsoft development architecture. --Stephen W. Plain

Topics covered:

• ASP intrinsic objects
• Scripting objects
• Active Server Components
• ADO
• ADOX
• DNA 2000 application architecture
• Performance testing
• Collaboration Data Objects for Windows 2000
• XML
• Data shaping
• Security

Product Description

ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference relates to ASP 3.0 as included with Windows 2000. However, because ASP is now a core part of so many Web-oriented features within Windows, this book covers a far wider area than just the ASP syntax, properties, methods and events. Windows 2000 is a big operating system, in other words, it is functionally rich and bundled with numerous applications and services that enable you and your applications to do lots of different things with very little effort. For example, with Windows 2000 you can use IIS5 as your web server, you can use Active Directory to share enterprise-wide information, you can Message Queue Services to create applications that can work in a disconnected or a connected mode etc. Therefore, a properly equipped ASP programmer needs to have more than just ASP reference material close at hand to function effectively in this environment. ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference also covers Components, Active Directory, XML, ADO, Messaging and Collaboration Services, VBScript, JScript and much more making it the complete ASP programmer's desktop companion.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wrox Press; 1st edition (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861003234
• ISBN-13: 978-1861003232
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,001,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough Coverage and Clear Simple Code Examples, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

If you have a little programming experience, this is an excellent source to get started with ASP. Objects, methods and properties are clearly and concisely explained, and their use is well illustrated with (very) short snippets of code. You can quickly find out just about anything you need to know about ASP-- which is exactly what a reference should provide.

Each of the chapters is well-organized and easy to navigate. The appendices are also very useful.

I judge my programming books by how often I resort to them, and I use this one all the time because the answers I need are always there.

I would have given the book five stars if the index had been a little more friendly to non-ASP programmers. Though the index has entries for all ASP objects, it's not very useful unless you already know the name of the object you are looking for.

For example, try looking up "array" in the index, as you might naturally do, coming from any other programming language. It's not there. A simple note in the index like "see dimensions" would be helpful.

Bottom Line: This book has all the info you need to write just about any ASP program you'd ever need to write, and it's well worth the money.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All The ASP You Need, May 19, 2000

By	John Tompkins (Greenpoint, WI) - See all my reviews

Generally, I buy Wrox books to get an overview of the terrain, then buy an O'Reilly nutshell book for reference purposes. ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference is the exception that proves the rule. It's excellently put together, easy to navigate, and unusually broad in scope. You get a lot for your money.

One more thing: since ASP programmers tend to be less steeped in technology than, say, C++ programmers, it's especially important to have a reference that's easy to use and clear on every point. That's the best part about ASP 3.0 Programmer's Reference -- you never feel like you're lost (unless you're totally unfamiliar with the language, like the gentleman below.)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I use it everyday on the job, April 10, 2001

By	Eran (US) - See all my reviews

As an ASP programmer, I use this reference almost every day on the job. It covers the API's of ASP, ADO and other related MS technologies very thoroughly indeed. Examples are plenty, and useful. Looking up for something takes me a few seconds, and the text is quite to the point.

For beginnning programmers, or those new to ASP, you might need another book before this one...got this reference, so I could find information quickly during my time-sensitive job...So make sure you know the script language well enough before you use it for ASP...In fact, the book shows examples in both VBScript and JScript, unlike most other books which just mention VBScript...I found ALL the specific details of ASP, and saved precious time on the job.