Professional ASP.NET 1.0, Special Edition

What you need to know

This book is for people that:
* Have a solid understanding of ASP
* Are familiar with VB or C-based syntax (C++, Java(TM), or C#)
* Want to develop sophisticated ASP.NET applications using the .NET Framework
* Want a comprehensive and in-depth guide to this exciting new technology

Comprehensive, in-depth, and practical, this Professional guide to ASP.NET development will enable you to fully master the power and possibilities of web application development with the .NET Framework.

What you will learn from this book
* Getting started with ASP.NET and the .NET Framework
* Creating ASP.NET pages, working with server controls, and data management
* Developing, securing, and configuring web applications
* Base class libraries, components, and extensibility
* Web Services and ASP.NET in the mobile arena
* Debugging, performance, migration, and interoperability
* Integrating this knowledge in real world development contexts

`I was blown away when, way back in 1997, I first saw ASP 1.0. As subsequent versions appeared, I often thought that there wasn't much else they could do to improve it - but I was wrong. Get ready to be blown away all over again by ASP.NET.`
Alex Homer, Software Developer and Wrox Technical Author

User review
Lots of pages, too little useful content
The first thing you'll notice is that the book is mainly concentrated using vb.net. That is fine, but looking at the code as a c++, c#, java programmer just begins to drive me nuts. If you want the c# examples, you have to download them. If you like to write the code to help you learn, this book is not for you. Chapters 5 and 6 are almost wholly useless as far as examples go, but a decent read for understanding how asp.net works. The web services and mobile controls were nice. The datastore chapters were good for understanding asp.net. I would have expected to see more OO design in the professional book. If you have an asp.net book already, this won't bring many new revelations to you. If you are looking for a single asp.net book, this is a decent one to have. If you are beginning asp.net, this book is not for you, as the examples just aren't concise or clear enough.

In short the book isn't worth it if you have some asp.net books already. If you are developing with asp.net currently, this may be a decent reference. However, you might find more use using MSDN for reference. A sub par wrox book.

User review
You'd think it would be more help
I got this when it was basically the only book out there. Since then, whenever I have an ASP.NET problem I open this book, search vainly through the 1300 pages for coherent help, then give up and go to google groups. With all that writing you'd think that I would occasionally find my answers in there,,.

User review
Disjointed [stuff]
This book is 1300 pages of [stuff]. Its written by about 10 people who obviously didn't look at each others segments because they repeat the same stuff over and over. If they took out all the information that was repeated throughout the book it would be about 300 pages. I was better served by the MSDN documentation. Wrox used to have a good reputation for solid books but it seems like quantity over quality is what they are after.

User review
Very Disorganised , Repetitive
I am not at all satisfied with this book ,,I usually do not write reviews ,,But just wanted to caution you all
I brought the book for my Certification Study ,,.and as a reference .
But the way the book is written , you are confused .
and The way it is organised , you are lost!!
Like If i need some perticular thing,sometimes i am clueless as to which topic I should look .
I would suggest the MCSD/MCAD book by Amit Kalani .
Before you buy the book see the differnce the way these books are wrtiiten in the preview pages
and If you are plaaning to buy a book for certification , like me ,, wrox is not for you .I really regret spending my money on wrox .

User review
Not Really happy for Spending $
This books goes back and forth between VB.net and C#.net
and Refer to Old ASP. (I never used old ASP)
Basically, I paid money thinking that I am getting a book on ASP.net with VB.net.
Rally feel like I wasted the money, as I am not happy with my purchase.
This book may be good for people who know both VB.net and C#.net
Otherwise don't waste your money.