Asp.Net

Introducing ASP.NET Web Pages 2
Mike Pope

Summary: This set of tutorials gives you an overview of ASP.NET Web Pages (version 2) and Razor syntax, a lightweight framework for creating dynamic websites. It also introduces WebMatrix, a tool for creating pages and sites. The tutorials take you from novice programmer through seeing your site live on the Internet. Topics include how to installMicrosoft WebMatrix (a set of tools for creating sites); how to work with forms; how to display, add, update, and delete data; how to create a consistent site layout; and how to publish to the Web. Category: Step-by-Step Applies to: ASP.NET Web Pages 2 RC, Visual Studio 2012 RC Source: ASP.NET site (link to source content) E-book publication date: June 2012

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Contents
Tutorial 1: Getting Started............................................................................................................. 4 Tutorial 2: Programming Basics ................................................................................................... 19 Tutorial 3: Displaying Data ........................................................................................................... 39 Tutorial 4: HTML Form Basics...................................................................................................... 56 Tutorial 5: Entering Database Data by Using Forms...................................................................... 70 Tutorial 6: Updating Database Data ............................................................................................. 82 Tutorial 7: Deleting Database Data.............................................................................................. 97 Tutorial 8: Creating a Consistent Layout .................................................................................... 104 Tutorial 9: Publishing a Site by Using WebMatrix ....................................................................... 118 Appendix: CodeListings............................................................................................................. 127 This set of tutorials gives you an overview of ASP.NET Web Pages (version 2) and Razor syntax, a lightweight framework for creating dynamic websites. It also introduces WebMatrix, a tool for creating pages and sites. Level: New to ASP.NET Web Pages. Skills assumed: HTML, basic cascading style sheets (CSS). Prerequisites: WindowsXP SP3 or later. (See What Do You Need? later for more details.) Downloads: Completed website for the ASP.NET Web Pages introductory tutorial Note This tutorial is based on the ASP.NET Web Pages version 2 RC and Microsoft WebMatrix 2 RC.

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Tutorial 1: Getting Started
What you'll learn in the first tutorial of the set:
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