Beginning ASP.NET in VB .NET: From Novice to Professional

by Matthew MacDonald

* Comprehensive book― includes discussion of the key database, and XML principles you need to know in order to be effective with ASP.NET * Teaches correct techniques such as the use of "object orientation" and "code behind" from the beginning rather than fake it with simplified techniques that won’t work well in real life; Emphasizes "best practices" at all times * Most up to date and comprehensive Beginning ASP NET book out there

1032 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2004

About the author

Matthew MacDonald is a science and technology writer with well over a dozen books to his name. He's particularly known for his books about building websites, which include a do-it-from-scratch tutorial (Creating a Website: The Missing Manual), a look at cutting-edge HTML5 (HTML5: The Missing Manual), and a WordPress primer (WordPress: The Missing Manual). He's also written a series of books about programming on and off the Web with .NET, teaches programming at Ryerson University, and is a three-time Microsoft MVP.