The new version of ASP.NET includes many practical functions and a lot of frequently requested features, including Master Pages, Themes, site navigation, site counters and many more. And with the help of the new provider model, you can now create many functions in so-called zero-code scenarios, without even one line of source code.

Furthermore, the new version offers features for building web applications in Visual Studio .NET, including full IntelliSense for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and inline ASP.NET code; projectless development; and a newer, simpler code-behind model. With so many attractive additions to the new version, you’ll want a top-notch manual to guide you. ASP.NET 2.0 Revealed will empower you to jump in and start exploring ASP.NET 2.0!

About the Author

Patrick Lorenz works as CTO for a southern Germany software development and consulting company. In 2003 the company introduced QualiSite, one of the first enterprise content management systems developed 100 percent with .NET technologies. Patrick is well known in the German developer community as an author and also a trainer and speaker. He has published over half a dozen books covering C# and ASP.NET including two famous code books. Patrick is recognized by Microsoft as a MVP for .NET technologies and is also a founder member of the German Microsoft Code Wise program.