Description

Get the practical, popular reference written by ASP.NET authority Dino Esposito-now updated for ASP.NET 3.5. An in-depth guide to the core features of Web development with ASP.NET, this book goes beyond the fundamentals. It expertly illustrates the intricacies and uses of ASP.NET 3.5-in a single volume. Part of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, ASP.NET 3.5 includes AJAX functionality, the Microsoft Silverlight cross-platform development tool, new controls, and new integration features. This pragmatic guide covers these new features, and also includes coverage of Windows Communication Foundation, LINQ, and other key Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5 capabilities. Complete with extensive code samples and code snippets in Microsoft Visual C# 2008, this is the ideal reference for developers who want to learn what's new in ASP.NET 3.5, or for those building professional-level Web development skills.