Chapter 1
Introduction to Web Programming
About This Chapter
In this chapter, you will learn about Internet applications and the tools you use to create them. This chapter introduces you to the concepts and terms used throughout this book, including how ASP.NET Web applications work, the parts of a Web application, how the Microsoft .NET Framework is organized, and how to use the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET programming environment. The sections in this chapter will provide a high-level overview of concepts that are explained in greater detail in subsequent chapters.
Before You Begin
To complete the lessons in this chapter, you must have:
Installed Visual Studio .NET on your computer
Internet access through a local area network (LAN), broadband, or modem connection