.Net Framework Essentials, 3/e

Fully updated for version 1.1 of the .NET Framework, .NET Framework Essentials, 3rd Edition is an objective, concise, no-nonsense overview of the Microsoft .NET Framework for developing web applications and services. Written for intermediate to advanced VB, C/C++, Java, and Delphi developers, .NET Framework Essentials, 3rd Edition is also useful to system architects and leaders who are assessing tools for future projects.

.NET Framework Essentials touches all the bases--from the Common Language Run-Time (CLR) and key class libraries to the specialized packages for ASP.NET, Windows Forms, XML Web Services, and data access (ADO.NET). The authors survey each major .NET language, including VB.NET, C#, J#, and Managed C++, as well as MSIL, clearing away the noise and hype, and presenting a clear, practical look at the underlying technologies. .NET Framework Essentials also provides a handy reference to the most commonly used features of .NET Framework.

Written by two veteran web applications developers, .NET Framework Essentials, 3rd Edition is one of the most complete, concise, and ultimately useful books to describe the breadth of technology represented by .NET.

Compact and free of fluff or proprietary hype, .NET Framework Essentials is an outstanding value for experienced programmers and architects who need to get up to speed quickly.

Table of Contents

Preface 

1. .NET Overview

      Behind Microsoft .NET 

      The .NET Platform 

      .NET Framework Design Goals 

      .NET Framework 

2. The Common Language Runtime

      CLR Environment 

      CLR Executables 

      Metadata 

      Assemblies and Manifests 

      Intermediate Language (IL) 

      The CTS and CLS 

      CLR Execution 

      Summary 

3. .NET Programming

      Common Programming Model 

      Core Features and Languages 

      Language Integration 

      Summary 

4. Working with .NET Components

      Deployment Options 

      Distributed Components 

      COM+ Services in .NET 

      Message Queuing 

      Summary 

5. Data and XML

      ADO.NET Architecture 

      ADO.NET Benefits 

      Content Components 

      .NET Framework Data Providers 

      XML in the .NET Framework 

      Summary 

6. Web Services

      Web Services in Practice 

      Web Services Framework 

      Web Services Provider 

      Web Services Consumers 

      Async Web Services 

      SOAP Header in Web Services 

      Web Services and Security 

      Summary 

7. ASP.NET

      ASP 

      ASP.NET 

      The System.Web.UI Namespace 

      Web Form Syntax 

      ASP.NET Application Development 

      ASP.NET and Web Services 

      Data Binding and the Use of Templates 

      State Management and Scalability 

      Forms Authentication in ASP.NET 

      Summary 

8. Windows Forms

      Introducing Windows Forms 

      The System.Windows.Forms Namespace 

      Windows Forms Development 

      Windows Forms and Web Services 

      Summary 

9. .NET and Mobile Devices

      ASP.NET Mobile Controls 

      .NET Compact Framework 

      Summary 

A. .NET Languages

B. Common Acronyms

C. Common Data Types

D. Common Utilities

Index