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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying that I am Software Architect with over 30 years in the business, and have been through the entire MS suite. I am primarily an infrastructure type guy focused on frameworks, web services and back end database base optimizations using C# and some VB.Net. I spend 15-20% of my time on ASP.Net, and have been working with ASP.Net for 5 years now. Over that period of time I have collected the usual plethora of SAMS, WROX, O'Reilly, and Microsoft books on ASP.Net.
I have to agree with most of the other reviews that have been written about this book. At 1781 pages, it is a well laid out, complete, good looking reference text for a beginner or intermediate user only. It lacks the gory technical details for us subject matter expert types and leaves you wanting more. Because of all my other ASP.Net material, when I read this book I felt like I had seen all this material before and the authors did a poor job pointing out exactly what was NEW in ASP.Net 4.0. For almost $60.00 US I felt a little cheated.
I was able to identify the new charting control, the new URL routing engine, and the use of the ADO.Net entity framework as new material in ASP.Net 4.0. Not so sure that was worth $60 US to me.
The code samples are extensive and all work. You do need a copy of VS2010 however.
If you're new to ASP.Net, or are looking for quick desk reference, this is an excellent choice.
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The most comprehensive book on Microsoft's new ASP.NET 4, ASP.NET 4 Unleashed covers all facets of ASP.NET development. Led by Microsoft ASP.NET program manager Stephen Walther, an expert author team thoroughly covers the entire platform.The authors first introduce the ASP.NET Framework's basic controls and show how to create common site-wide layouts and styles. Next, they cover all aspects of accessing, presenting, organizing, and editing data. You'll find thorough and practical sections on building custom components and controls, providing effective site navigation, securing sites and applications, and much more. This book presents hundreds of realistic code examples, reflecting the authors' unsurpassed experience with ASP.NET both inside and outside Microsoft. Build interactive Web Forms, validate form data, and upload files Provide interactive calendars, wizards, site maps, and other valuable featuresDesign efficient, maintainable sites with Master Pages and Themes Build data-driven applications with database controls, ADO.NET data access components, QueryExtender, LINQ to SQL, and WCF Data ServicesGenerate charts on the fly with the new Chart ControlExtend ASP.NET with custom controls and reusable componentsCreate site registration and authentication systems that store membership data in SQL Server or Active DirectoryUse URL Routing to build dynamism, flexibility, readability, and SEO-friendliness into your URLsImprove performance and scalability with caching and preloadingMaintain state with cookies, cookieless session state, and profilesLocalize, configure, package, and deploy ASP.NET applicationsUse the ASP.NET MVC Framework to improve agility, testability, speed to market, and extensibilityRetrofit existing ASP.NET applications with Ajax and build pure client-side Ajax web applicationsConstruct a complete ASP.NET 4 website from start to finish
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