This course presents all the essential tools, libraries, components and best practices that today’s Web developers must utilize while building leading-edge ASP.NET Web applications. It begins by explaining the different Web application architectures and project types supported by Visual Studio 2008. Next, it introduces the different types of Web controls that are at the developers’ disposal. It also demonstrates the power of creating custom Web controls. User controls and master pages demonstrate the power of code reuse while the site navigation controls can be use to simplify navigation for the Web users. A thorough explanation of ADO.NET is covered using the latest Web data controls. Students will also learn about the ASP.NET provider model introduced with .NET 2.0 and newer. Web Parts are also extensively covered for use on ASP.NET and SharePoint Web sites. Today’s Web security risks are explained and AJAX is covered to offer a Web 2.0 user experience. Often overlooked in other courses, the different methods of Web deployment are also described. The course wraps up with an introduction to Silverlight programming, which is Microsoft’s answer to the ever-popular Adobe Flash.
Official Website: http://www.intertech.com/Courses/Course.aspx?CourseID=99304
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