| Microsoft revolutionized web-application development with the original release of ASP.NET,
increasing developer productivity to a level unmatched with any other technology. I have
worked with Java, Perl, PHP, Cold Fusion, and ASP 3.0, and in my experiences, projects in
ASP.NET took less time to build, were easier to maintain, simplified code reuse, and had a
better return on investment. And that was just the first release. ASP.NET 2.0 includes a number
of much needed additions that continue to set it apart as the leader in web-based development
technologies. But functionality is meaningless unless applied correctly, and so the aim of this
book is to discuss how to apply ASP.NET to solve real-world business issues.
As a consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to see a range of different applications implemented
to varying degrees of success, and, more importantly, a chance to reflect on what made
them succeed and fail.
All the chapters in this book contain practical examples for building different portions of
an application using ASP.NET 2.0. They are drawn directly from my experience with client
engagements, so you know they are applicable in real-world scenarios. I also introduce each
chapter by outlining business benefits to the approach suggested so you know not only the
“how,” but also the “why” behind a specific design and implementation. |
