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ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft’s revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 raises the bar for high–quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft’s dynamic web solution.

Seasoned .NET professionals Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta explain how you can get the most from this groundbreaking new technology. They cover ASP.NET 3.5 as a whole, illustrating both the brand–new features and the functionality carried over from previous versions of ASP. This book will give you the knowledge you need to code real ASP.NET 3.5 applications in the best possible style.

The book will teach you ASP.NET 3.5 starting with core concepts to more advanced topics. You will learn

• Core concepts of ASP.NET 3.5. Why it’s special. What it’s fundamental principals are. The basics of Visual Studio. How ASP.NET 3.5 controls are created, and how they fit into ASP.NET 3.5 pages, ultimately creating full applications
• Data access details. The intricacies of ADO.NET and how to perform data binding to many sources from databases to file streams to XML. We include LINQ coverage so you’re on the bleeding edge
• Security. Once considered the Achilles heel of all Windows web applications, security has vastly improved and is a cornerstone of ASP.NET 3.5. This section explains the various forms of available security, and how to best apply them
• Taking things further using advanced user interface techniques. This includes user controls, customer server controls, client–side JavaScript, and GDI+.
• Web services. In an increasingly connected world, working with web services grows in importance. This book will show you how to work with them.
• ASP.NET AJAX, with an emphasis on comtemporary web development techniques
• Development using Internet Information Services 7, Microsoft’s premier web hosting platform.
• And much more.

Average Customer Rating:

Well written, useful, and a pleasure to read

Customer Rating:

This is one of the premier books on ASP.NET. The authors' writing style is eminently readable, which is important for a topic that requires 1400+ pages. They have a talent for bridging the ASP.NET learning material with select core C#.NET Framework concepts, tips, gotchas, and all-around useful recommendations. The book is well-structured; the layout leverages the success of the previous ASP.NET 2.0/C# 2005 book.

Very satisfied with book.	Customer Rating:
Very satisified with the contents both in terms of the choice of Subjects and the level of detail given to those topics. I've used this book to improve my implementation in a number of areas. An example of this was the detailed description of the .NET Security - Forms Authentication coverage. I have bought quite a few .NET books over the years and this one replaces most of them.

Perfect for me	Customer Rating:
This book exceeded my expectations. Whenever I lay in my bed and think something along the lines of "what if I were to add A to my website? Then I would certainly need B... How would I go about doing this?" I always end up consulting this book and I always find the answer I'm looking for or the next best thing. In short, a great book.

ASP.Net 3.5 w/C# 2008	Customer Rating:
The has got to be one of the best ASP.Net books out on the market. I found it easy to follow and well within my budget.

Pro ASP.Net 3.5 in C# 2008, 2nd Edition	Customer Rating:
I think this is a very good book. Just what I was looking for. Good level of detail & examples.