Chapter 21. Introduction to Web Forms and ASP.NET

IN BRIEF

This chapter introduces you to the concept of creating world-class web applications using ASP.NET. The first section talks about the Web Forms Designer and how to visually design your web pages using Visual Studio .NET. Next, you will learn how to create your first ASP.NET application using the familiar Hello World example. Finally, you will explore adding some interactivity to your applications using the new concept of server-side ASP.NET event handling.

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE	.NET Framework C# .NET environment
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE	.NET-enabled desktop client with IIS
SKILLS REQUIRED	C# coding

INTRODUCTION TO WEB FORMS AND ASP.NET AT A GLANCE

Understanding the Web Forms Designer	424
Creating an ASP.NET "Hello World" Application	426
Basic Event Handling	433
Summary	438
Further Reading	438