So far, you’ve learned what ASP.NET is, and what it can do. You’ve installed the software you need to get going, and you even know how to create a simple ASP.NET page. Don’t worry if it all seems a little bewildering right now, because, as this book progresses, you’ll learn how easy it is to use ASP.NET at more advanced levels.
As the next few chapters unfold, we’ll explore some more advanced topics, including the use of controls, and various programming techniques. But before you can begin to develop applications with ASP.NET, you’ll need to understand the inner workings of a typical ASP.NET page—with this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify the parts of the ASP.NET page referenced in the examples we’ll discuss throughout this book. So in this chapter, we’ll talk about some key mechanisms of an ASP.NET page, specifically:
As the next few chapters unfold, we’ll explore some more advanced topics, including the use of controls, and various programming techniques. But before you can begin to develop applications with ASP.NET, you’ll need to understand the inner workings of a typical ASP.NET page—with this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify the parts of the ASP.NET page referenced in the examples we’ll discuss throughout this book. So in this chapter, we’ll talk about some key mechanisms of an ASP.NET page, specifically:
- page structure
- view state
- namespaces
- directives
We’ll also cover two of the “built-in” languages supported by the .NET Framework: VB and C#. As this section progresses, we’ll explore the differences and similarities between these two languages, and form a clear idea of the power that they provide for/ those creating ASP.NET applications.
So, what exactly makes up an ASP.NET page? The next few sections will give you an in-depth understanding of the constructs of a typical ASP.NET page.
So, what exactly makes up an ASP.NET page? The next few sections will give you an in-depth understanding of the constructs of a typical ASP.NET page.