What is this book about? ASP is the future of the web. If you′re looking for a way to create attractive, intelligent web pages or, if you′re just looking for a way to extend your HTML know–how, then ASP is an effective way to achieve your goals. With ASP, you can customize your web pages to be more dynamic, more efficient and more responsive to your users. It′s not just a technology, though — to get the best out of ASP, you′ll be using it in tandem with HTML, and with one or more of the web′s simple scripting languages. The book will teach you everything you need to create useful real–world applications on the web. What does this book cover? Teaches VBScript as an integral part of learning to use ASP Describes how to make your pages more dynamic with HTML and script code Covers writing and debugging script code Explains how to set up ASP, what software to use, and how to administer your pages Shows how you can access databases to give dynamically updated web pages Introduces object–based programming and shows you how to use ASP objects Provides the foundation for you to write useful, real–world dynamic web pages Includes a fully worked sample application to demonstrate the power of ASP Loaded with examples and useful tips Introduces XML, one of the latest web programming technologies, and explains its use in conjunction with ASP Who is this book for? This book is for anybody with a grasp of HTML who wants to add more to their web pages. It also covers VBScript — a simple Internet programming language. This makes it the ideal first step for the aspiring web professional. It′s also useful for more experienced programmers looking for a practical, no–nonsense introduction to ASP and programming for the web. What do you need to use this book? To get the most out of this book you should be running Windows 2000, which includes ASP 3 — the latest version of this popular technology.
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The 1,200-page Beginning Active Server Pages 3.0 starts predictably with an explanation of ASP--Active Server Pages--and why they are a Good Thing. It covers installing and testing IIS 5.0, and then you are ready to write your first ASP example--all in chapter one. Next you learn about client and server side scripting followed by chapter on variables; control structures; objects, properties and events; cookies, the all-important error handling and so on all the way up to creating a working ASP-based database application. COM+, ADO and XML are covered en route, and the result is a considered and well- constructed course in ASP for professionals.
One of the strengths of Beginning Active Server Pages 3.0 is the feeling it gives that the authors have been there before you. (Six authors are credited, complete with the usual pictures that grace the covers of Wrox titles-- why aren't programmers more photogenic?) Their experience shows through most clearly in the gotchas and practical debugging advice peppered through the book.
If you're already creating HTML pages and want to extend your skills into the more lucrative corporate Web sector--a major stronghold of ASP--then you'll want to work your way through this book. -- Steve Patient --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Although I am quite adept at HTML, come from a design background, have heeps of PC experience and therefor can produce out-standing static Web sites I needed to improve my skills base. Namely to expand into the e-commerce, e-catalogue and database connectivity areas of the internet.
With no practical programming backgound what-so-ever I really am starting from scratch. With a starting position like that you need to make the correct decision about your learning tools. Purchasing Wrox's Begining ASP 3.0 was the best decision I have made to date, probably the best throughout my 31 years of life! . I am now half way through the book and my only complaint is that it wasn't proof read before publishing, it can be annoying but is by no means a hinderence. It is well thought out, gives a good basis to start from and has a comfortable learning curve. And of course, should you not quite grasp it the first time it's always there to refer to.
In fact I am so happy with this book, I'm actually here to purchase the follow on - Professional ASP 3.0 by Wrox, as I won't put the first one down till I've completed it (about a another week or so!) and have already started to incorporate what I've learned into my working Web Sites, fantastic : )
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This book is a godsend ;) I purchased it to supplement the HTML i am learning in HND Computing, and it's given me such confidence that i am doing my final year project in ASP.
the book is very well written throughout, it's not even "Americanised" (or should that be "Americanized"?). all the code examples worked without modification, i now have a thorough understanding of the basics of ASP and ADO... what more could you want..? buy it now.
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This book provides an excellent introduction to the world of ASP and dynamic web pages.
Although experienced programmers may find themselves skimming through some of the mid-chapters, I would still recommend it to them as a starting point. The latter end of the book teaches some of the most exciting aspects of ASP, explained in clarity and detail. If you are an experienced programmer you may want to order Professional ASP 3.0 by Wrox at the same time as you will probably plow through the beginners edition quite quickly.
Non-programmers will find this book invaluable, it gives a thorough introduction to programming methods as well as ASP itself. And I'm sure most will find it excellent value for money.
The Wrox website compliments this book superbly.
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Learn ASP and from scratch guaranteed!
This book is an excellent read for anyone, wanting to learn ASP. It has given me the confidence to write my own ASP web pages
Published on 9 April 2002
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Worth its weight!
A very clearly-written book aimed at people with absolutely no experience of ASP (but you'll need to know HTML of course). Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2002
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Excellent guide from zero previous knowledge
I read this book over two days on various flights and then again working through it at home. It is a very readable thorough guide and assumes no previous knowledge. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2001
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Another cracker from Wrox
This is the book I started with. It took me very quickly from first principals and simple examples to complex and corporate level ASP utilisation. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2001
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Excellent startup for ASP
Extreamly well written, covering the subject very well without becoming a sleep aid. If you have even a basic knowledge of programming you will pick up ASP in no time from this... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2001 by centrallink@lineone.net
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Covers all areas but some dodgy code examples
Not a bad beginner book, but I became frustrated with some of the "Try it outs" which repeatedly did not run due to code errors. The code only worked with modifications. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2001 by S P Jackson
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Easy to read and covers the subject
Great Wrox book well laid out easy to follow .I can highly recommend it and tremendous value. I will be getting professional edition once I have fully digested this one.
Published on 15 Nov 2000 by IAN DUNCAN
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Excellent Beginners book.
I purchased this book over a month back when I decided to make a transition from VB to ASP. And was a bit scared to see all those percentage symbols and HTML tags as would any... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2000 by satinder.pal@iname.com
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The Perfect Introduction to ASP and Programming
I bought this book as I wanted to learn how to build complex database-driven websites. I had little to no programming knowledge and only a basic knowledge of HTML, but this book is... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2000
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OK, but far too verbose
I got this book because I needed a good ASP knowledge quickly. There is nothing wrong with the book as such, except it is far too big. Read more
Published on 24 July 2000
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