Hi Imar,

When we create websites we select which framework we want to use in the opening dialogue box. The book simply had us work with 4.5.

Is there any reason one would chose an earlier version?

When we use the later framework it makes it easier for us to design and code, yes? But does that create any problems for potential users of our website? Would selecting an earlier framework 'make life easier' for anyone who would come to the site, or is it really just a design environment factor?

Thanks.

Best Regards,
Alan

>> Is there any reason one would chose an earlier version?

For backwards compatibility reasons (for example when you can't upgrade the production server). Also, not all hosts support all new versions immediately.

When I start a new project, I typically use the latest available version if the target server supports it too.

Users will typically not notice the difference; although of course new versions bring new functionality and features that you could use.

Cheers,

Imar

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Hi Imar,

I think I'm still missing a point.

Is the version of .net only related to (1) how we program a site, and (2) as you added above, the capability of the production server?

In other words, if I program in 4.5, and obviously the production server has 4.5, does that have ANY impact on the ultimate end user who views the site? Do they need something 'more' on their PC to view a site created with 4.5 as opposed to 2.0?

I'm presuming not because at the end of the process, a page with HTML and script is sent, and the asp.net version is no longer a factor when the page is received. Is that correct?

I just needed to get confirmation on this point. If I missed that in the book I apologize.

Best Regards,
Alan

Both. Newer versions offer more features and capabilities, but you need to have that version on the server as well in order to deploy / run your site on that server.
No. All this happens on the server. All clients need is a browser, as ultimately, everything ends up as HTML / CSS / JavaScript in the browser.

Indeed
Take another look at chapter 1; it shows what happens when a page gets processed at the server and gets sent to the client.

Cheers,

Imar

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