This comprehensive guide takes experienced VB.NET programmers through all the steps of developing sophisticated interactive web applications with VB.NET's code-behind classes. It includes in-depth coverage of the new ASP.NET Framework and devotes special attention to XML integration and the creation of Web Services. The book also explores ASP.NET configuration and caching, as well as a variety of file-handling techniques. The companion CD-ROM contains all the sample code and applications from the book, plus a searchable electronic edition of the book. Author Russell Jones is the best-selling author of Mastering Active Server Pages 3 and a writer/editor for the leading developer website, DevX.com.
User reviewNot a good book for beginners
I was following the instructions in this book to create a new project. It just didn't work out the way as the book says.
User reviewNot bad, but could be better
This book is a good start for those who do not know anything about ASP.NET or are moving to web development. If you have some experience in web development you may find yourself skipping some chapters.
However, it is evident that the technical editing was not done properly. Chapter 18 had VB.NET code with an extension of .cs, which means it should have been a C# code.
I have not read Mastering ASP.NET using VB.NET (by the same author and publisher), but I suspect that most of the material in the C# version was just ported from VB.NET version.
I would not agree on some of the statements made about which authentication method but it does cover what's available and the book does explain some of the basics.
User review
Not a good book for someone new to ASP!!
More lost then when I started reading. The code examples do not work without some tweaking. The assumed familiarity with the .NET framework is frustrating. This was very disappointing. I really needed to gain some quick knowledge, and it is not going to happen here!!
User review
Average book - pay close attention while reading
This is a beginner's book, not a reference. It is elaborate so it must be read with a good amount of concentration. If you don't read between the lines, you might miss some good points.
User review
Too much information with too little application
I have been an adult computer trainer for six years and was sadly disappointed in this book. I found it to cover too much information incompletely. I found no concrete application or practice exercises. Usually, a book like this would start by presenting the concept, move to simple and conceptual examples to demonstrate the how, and then advance to more complex and practical examples. Some areas of the book never move past the conceptual to the practical so I can't imagine a reader would know how to apply the knowledge. Some areas covered basic examples but didn't go deep enough. The authors need to take a few education classes before writing anything else that is so out there.
