A Preview of Active Server Pages+

Book overview Microsoft's Active Server Pages technology is still a relatively new way to create dynamic web sites and application. It has, however, evolved quickly to become the foremost tool in the Windows-oriented Web programmer's toolbox. Microsoft is currently working on the next generation [...]
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Book overview Microsoft's Active Server Pages technology is still a relatively new way to create dynamic web sites and application. It has, however, evolved quickly to become the foremost tool in the Windows-oriented Web programmer's toolbox. Microsoft is currently working on the next generation of ASP, provisionally called ASP+ and part of the .NET strategy for web development. This is not just an update to ASP as we know it but instead an evolutionary leap in the whole concept of how ASP can provide a dynamic Web development environment. This book was written as Microsoft was about to release the first preview version of ASP+. This release is almost feature complete, and stable enough for developers to begin learning about and using. While we can't guarantee that the final release version will be identical, you can be sure that almost all of the concepts, examples and explanations we provide are accurate within the timeframe of the first full version of ASP+. What does this book cover? Explains what ASP+ is, and how it makes building applications even easier Shows how easy it is to work with ASP+ pages and server-side controls Shows how to access data of all kinds in our ASP+ pages, and introduces ADO+ How to use Web Services to provide asynchronous background services to applications Introduces and demonstrates the ASP+ application framework Shows how easy it is to build and deploy custom ASP+ controls Combines the concepts discussed in the book into an ASP+ application Discusses how it is possible to migrate from ASP to ASP+ Who is this book for? This book covers a product that is still under development, and as such it is aimed at experienced ASP developers who are working at the leading edge, rather than the casual ASP developer or beginner. To make the most of this book, you should be experienced with ASP. You should also understand the general principles of using components, and have knowledge of Visual Basic (or VBScript). Other resources The book comes complete with a supporting web site documenting new features, changes and updates to ASP+ through the product development lifecycle. Alex Homer and Dave Sussman offer code, tips and tricks covering the latest technologies on their own website, www.daveandal.com. Wrox provides on-line discussion for the above title and surrounding technologies on P2P.