Chapter 6. Introduction to ASP.NET

OBJECTIVES

• Learn about Web Forms, the basis of ASP.NET applications

• Learn the various types of server controls and determine when to use each

• Build a sample Web Form with some simple VB .NET code attached

Microsoft ASP.NET is the next generation of technology for Web application development. It takes the best from Active Server Pages (ASP), the rich services and features provided by the Common Language Runtime (CLR), and adds many new features. The result is a robust, scalable, and fast Web development experience that will give you great flexibility with little coding.