Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference

the long version

This CORE REFERENCE provides essential insights and practical code samples to advance your Web development skills with ASP.NET 2.0. Build your expertise as you move beyond the basics—and delve into the core topics of programming with ASP.NET 2.0. Useful to both experienced developers and those developing new skills, this ultimate reference is packed with expert guidance, hands-on programming instruction, and practical examples to help you advance your mastery of developing applications for the Web. Discover how to:Author rich, visually consistent pages and manage layout with themes and Master pagesCreate personalized pages that persist user preferencesRetrieve, modify, and manage data with Microsoft ADO.NETConfigure the HTTP pipeline to serve ASP.NET 2.0 pagesControl program flow by tracing and handling exceptionsDesign caching layers and learn state management techniques to optimize application performanceManage users with membership control, registration, and authentication capabilitiesBuild real-world data access layers using common design patternsUse custom collections with data source controlsLearn the internals of grid controlsPLUS—Get code samples on the Web