Pure ASP.NET is a premium reference for Active Server Pages development in the new Microsoft .NET Framework. Like all books in the Pure Series, Pure Active Server Pages.NET is comprised of 3 parts. Part I Conceptual Reference is a fast-paced primer that covers ASP.NET fundamentals and concepts. Part II Techniques Reference is full of well-commented, commercial-quality code that illustrates practical applications of ASP.NET concepts. Examples are presented in both Visual Basic and C# to appeal to a wide variety of programmers. Part III Syntax and Object Reference contains detailed coverage of .NET Namespaces such as System.Web and System.Data that are invaluable to ASP.NET developers.
About the Author: Robert Lair is a nationally known developer, technical writer, and trainer. He studied computer science and engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and has been working in the area of software development for more than five years. His latest achievements in the software industry include his work on IBuySpy (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application that shows the new features of ASP.NET. Other applications Robert has worked on in his career include ProposalMaster and RFPMaster (The Sant Corporation), OpenTable.com (Vertigo Software), and Shoes.NET (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application shown at DevDays 2000 to show off the Microsoft .NET enterprise servers. He has worked with a number of major clients, including Microsoft, MCI, Williams Communications, and Prognostics.
Robert has also provided training at technical conferences, discussing a number of topics on Microsoft .NET and ASP.NET, as well as how to increase the efficiency of the software development process by simplifying the maintenance of complex applications. Conferences at which he has spoken include ASP Connections and the ASP DeveloperÕs Conference. He has also presented a number of internal technical learning sessions while working at Vertigo Software and the Sant Corporation.
Robert has written numerous articles for nationally known magazines such as Visual C++ DeveloperÕs Journal, Visual Basic ProgrammerÕs Journal, and .NET Developer. His articles have covered a wide variety of topics, including C#, Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET, and Visual Basic.NET. Robert is also the author of a monthly column in .NET Developer that takes an in-depth look at the IBuySpy application.
Jason Lefebvre is currently working as a developer at the direct marketing services company Protocol (www.protocolusa.com). He studied mathematics and computer science at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has been working in the area of software Development for more than five years. His latest achievements in the software industry include his work on IBuySpy (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application to show the new features of ASP.NET. Other applications Jason has worked on in his career include ProposalMaster and RFPMaster (The Sant Corporation), OpenTable.com (Vertigo Software), and Shoes.NET (Vertigo Software), the premiere demo application shown at DevDays 2000 to show off the Microsoft .NET enterprise servers. He has worked with a number of major clients, including Microsoft, MCI, and Williams Communications. Jason has written numerous articles for nationally known magazines such as Visual C++ DeveloperÕs Journal on a wide variety of topics, including C#, Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET, and Visual Basic.NET.
