Book excerpt: CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals and pocket references. CodeNotes for ASP.NET is a revolutionary update to Microsoft’s Active Server Pages. This edition explores how Web applications and Web services can be developed using ASP.NET. The .NET architecture, Base Class Libraries, ASP.NET form designer, Web controls, and cross-page and cross-language debugging are discussed. Scaling ASP.NET to multiple servers, state management, security, and methods of enhancing performance are also covered. This edition of CodeNotes includes: • Real-world examples • “How and Why” and “Bugs and Caveats” sections that provide workarounds and tips on what should be taken advantage of or avoided • “Design Notes” illustrating many of the common use patterns for Java programs • Instructions and classroom-style tutorials throughout from experts Visit www.codenotes.com for updates, source code templates, access to message boards, and discussion of specific problems with CodeNotes authors and other developers. Join our nonfiction newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: [email protected] or visit www.atrandom.com Every CodeNotes title is written and reviewed by a team of commercial software developers and technology experts. See “About the Authors” at the front of the book for more information.