Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to build components in the .NET Framework. In the first part, you were given an overview of component building. You learned how to take advantage of dynamic compilation by using the App_Code folder. You also learned how to create component properties, methods, and constructors. You also examined several advanced topics related to components such as overloading, inheritance, MustInherit classes, and interfaces.

In the second half of this chapter, you learned how to build component libraries. You saw different methods for compiling a set of components into an assembly. You also examined how you can add components to both an application's Bin folder and the Global Assembly Cache.

Finally, you had a chance to consider architectural issues related to building applications with components. You learned how to build a three-tiered application, divided into isolated User Interface, Business Logic, and Data Access layers.