ASP.NET allows web sites to display unique pages for each visitor rather than show the same static HTML pages. The release of ASP.NET 2.0 is a revolutionary leap forward in the area of web application development. It brings with it a wealth of new and exciting built-in functions that reduce the amount of code you'll need to write for even the most common applications.

With more than 50 new server controls, the number of classes inside ASP.NET 2.0 has more than doubled, and, in many cases, the changes in this new version are dramatic. This book will alert you to every new feature and capability that ASP.NET 2.0 provides so that you'll be prepared to put these new technologies into action.

# Paperback 192 pages (December 16, 2005)
# Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0735622124

# Paperback: 956 pages
# Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; 3 edition (October 26, 2005)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 059600916X
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.0 x 1.7 inches
# Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds.

O'Reilly has once again updated its bestselling tutorial on ASP.NET, the world's leading web development tool from Microsoft. In Programming ASP.NET, Third Edition, author Jesse Liberty gives you the lowdown on the technology's latest version, ASP.NET 2.0, as well as Visual Studio 2005.

One of the most significant improvements to ASP.NET 2.0 is its intuitive nature. In fact, when compared to its predecessor, ASP.NET 2.0 reduces the amount of code you have to write by about 75%. Creating interactive web applications has never been easier-but that still doesn't mean it's hassle-free! The difficulty in ASP.NET 2.0 is that it's so complete and flexible that there are many pieces that must be woven together to build a robust, scalable, and efficient application.

# Paperback: 759 pages
# Publisher: Wrox (November 10, 2005)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0764588508
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
# Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds.

ASP.NET 2.0 is an amazing technology that allows you to develop web sites and applications with very little hassle, and its power and depth enable it to host even the most complex applications available. This invaluable beginners' guide shows you how to program web applications in ASP.NET 2.0 and see dynamic results with minimal effort.

Using working examples and detailed explanations, this popular author team eases you into the world of ASP.NET development and gradually introduces you to all sorts of interesting ASP.NET tricks and tools. You'll quickly see how ASP.NET 2.0 is designed to ensure a significant reduction in the amount of code you have to write—and, in turn, make your life easier.