Maximizing ASP.NET: Real World, Object-Oriented Development

353 Pages·2005·5.51 MB·English

by  Jeffrey Putz

Maximizing ASP.NET Real World, Object-Oriented Development

Maximizing ASP.NET Real World, Object-Oriented Development
By Jeffrey Putz

Publisher: Addison Wesley Professional
Pub Date: March 04, 2005
ISBN: 0-32-129447-5

Pages: 336
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Using ASP.NET, you can build Web applications that deliver unprecedented power and
performance. But to make the most of ASP.NET, Web developers need to think and work
very differently from the ways they've programmed in the past. In Maximizing ASP.NET
Jeffrey Putz helps you make the transitionand reap the rewards.
If you're a long-time scripter who's migrated from ASP, PHP, or other traditional
platforms, Putz shows you how to use ASP.NET's object-oriented model to write code
that's easier to deploy, manage, extend, and reuse. If you're already comfortable with
the fundamentals of ASP.NET using C# or VB.NET, this book's platform-specific details
and development best practices will make you dramatically more effective.
Coverage includes
Understanding the ASP.NET object model, classes, and n-tier application
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architecture
Designing classes for maximum performance and reusability, one step at a time
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Mastering the nuts and bolts of ASP.NET IIS and Web applications
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Using the ASP.NET event model to control the entire user request lifecycle
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Creating special handlers for special requests
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Building custom server controls: It's easier than you think
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Creating Web services from existing code and using remote services just like
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local objects
Using ASP.NET 2.0's rich security and membership classes
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Personalizing siteswithout unnecessary complexity
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Maximizing application performance and scalability
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Implementing effective testing, code management, and metrics
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Taking full advantage of ASP.NET 2.0 in the Visual Studio 2005 environment
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Leveraging your Web development skills in other .NET projects
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Whatever your background, Maximizing ASP.NET will deepen your skills across all
aspects of enterprise development: application design, test-driven development,
modularization, optimization, and beyond. Packed with C# and VB.NET examples for
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Maximizing ASP.NET Real World, Object-Oriented Development
both ASP.NET 2.0 and 1.1, this is no mere "cookbook"it's a superbly well-written guide
to both the "hows" and "whys" of serious ASP.NET development.

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Maximizing ASP.NET Real World, Object-Oriented Development
By Jeffrey Putz

Publisher: Addison Wesley Professional
Pub Date: March 04, 2005
ISBN: 0-32-129447-5

Pages: 336
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Contents
• Index

Copyright
Praise for Maximizing ASP.NET
Preface
Why Was This Book Written?
Who Is This Book For?
Conventions
Play-by-Play
Code Downloads, Errata, and Feedback
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. The Leap to Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 1. The Object Model
Breaking Away from the Linear Script Way of Thinking
Classes and Objects
Analogy to a Car
Object Inheritance
Your Classes Are as Special as Microsoft's
Summary
Chapter 2. Classes: The Code Behind the Objects
Access Modifiers
The Class Declaration
Constructors
Properties and Private Variables
Methods
Member Scope
Overloading
Static (Shared) Members
Inheritance
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Interfaces
Abstract Classes
Enumerations
Summary
Chapter 3. Class Design
Assessing Your Needs and Requirements
Narrowing Your Focus
Getting Data In and Out
Instantiated Classes Versus Static Methods
Using Classes for Simple Data Structures
Test-Driven Development
Summary
Chapter 4. Application Architecture
The Benefit of Splitting Applications into Layers
The Classic n-tier
Case Study: The POP Forums Architecture
Talking to Other Applications
Assessment of Needs and Requirements in the Real World
Summary
Chapter 5. Object-Oriented Programming Applied: A Custom Data Class
Analyzing Design Requirements
Choosing Our Properties
The Constructors
Create, Update, and Delete Methods
Caching the Data for Better Performance
Getting More than One Record at a Time
Summary
Part II. The ASP.NET Architecture
Chapter 6. The Nuts and Bolts of IIS and Web Applications
IIS: The First Step
Deciding What ASP.NET Will Handle
Where the Code Lives
Pre-Compiled Deployment
Summary
Chapter 7. The ASP.NET Event Model
History
The Postback Process
Server Controls, Their Events and Event Handlers
The Application and Page Events
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Postback Events
Wiring Events
Summary
Chapter 8. HttpHandlers and HttpModules
The Built-in Handlers
Handling File Types of Your Own
Example: Protecting Your Images from Bandwidth Leeching
HttpModules: The Replacement for ISAPI
Example: Adding Users to Roles
Summary
Chapter 9. Server Controls
Simple Derived Controls
Building Your Own Server Control from Scratch
Using Viewstate
Efficient Rendering of Your HTML
Composite Controls
Composite Controls Versus User Controls
Summary
Chapter 10. Web Services as Objects
Converting Your Code to a Web Service
Consuming a Web Service
Object-Oriented Programming Without "Owning" the Object
Modifying the Proxy Class
Summary
Chapter 11. Membership and Security
Forms Authentication and Membership
The Built-in Membership Provider
Building Your Own Provider
Authentication Controls
Summary
Chapter 12. Profiles, Themes, and Skins
Profiles in Relation to Membership Records
Building Your Own Profile Provider
Themes
Skinning Controls
Tying the Look to User Profiles
Summary
Chapter 13. Declarative Programming
Overview
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Validation Controls
Data Controls
Web Parts
Navigation Controls
Expressions
Summary
Part III. Development Issues
Chapter 14. Developing with Visual Studio
Versions
Default Behavior of the IDE
Pitfalls of the Designer
Multiple Projects and References
The Debugger
Summary
Chapter 15. Performance, Scalability, and Metrics
Terms Defined
Fragment Caching
Data Caching
Managing Viewstate
Variations in Data Access Methods
String Concatenation vs. StringBuilder
Using Trace to Measure Time
ACT and WAS
Performance Monitor
Hardware
SQL Profiler and Query Analyzer
Summary
Chapter 16. Testing, Deployment, and Code Management
Test, Test, and Retest with All Stakeholders
Test-Driven Development
Getting the Bits Out to Production
Versioning and Splitting Up the Work
Summary
Chapter 17. More Advanced Topics
Streams
Networking
Threading
Index

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Dedication
For Stephanie
This book, and indeed the wonderful lives we lead, would not be possible without your constant support
and love.
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Praise for Maximizing ASP.NET

Praise for Maximizing ASP.NET
"Whether you want to improve your existing ASP.NET skills or are looking for a book that
will give you the grounding and support you need to get started in ASP.NET development,
this is the book for you! Jeff's approach is simplehe explains new methods in a logical, no-
nonsense way and includes real examples that demonstrate the .NET way to perform a
traditional activity."
John Timney, Microsoft MVP, ASP.NET Web Services Senior Consultant, British
Telecom Consulting & Systems Integration
"I was excited about this book from the moment I first heard about it. I strongly believe
ASP.NET developers will benefit greatly from understanding object-oriented
fundamentals. Jeff has done a great job of introducing important object-oriented concepts
clearly and concisely, enhancing the reader's understanding with some excellent real-life
code examples."
Gordon Barrs, Independent Developer and Technical Training Consultant
"This book covers a great spectrum of ASP.NET topics for those interested in discovering
what ASP.NET has to offer. I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of ASP.NET 2.0, IIS 6.0,
and Visual Studio 2005 information."
Tad Anderson, Enterprise Architect, Corporate Systems & Solutions
"A great book for ASP developers wanting to learn an object-oriented methodology.
Eric Landes, Microsoft MVP, ASP.NET, http://blogs.aspadvice.com/elandes
"This is an excellent resource for developers making the move from ASP to ASP.NET, as
well as a good read for developers new to coding web pages on the IIS platform. I
particularly appreciated the effort the author took to develop all the sample code in both
C# and VB.NET."
William "mac" McLuskie, Senior Solution Architect, Enterprise Consulting
Services, Hewlett-Packard, Inc.

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