I am transitioning to VS 2005. I really want to get my arms around the technology vs using VS 2003. I was totally new to .NET and used asp practices to develop my apps. While it worked I do not want to continue down the same path.


Therefore, I have purchased Wrox ASP.NET as well as Microsoft ASP.NET Series. I am familiarizing myself with the books as well as practical applications.

I want to know if this is the best way to become knowledgeable in .NET?



Eric L Augustus

I would first read something general regarding the .NET architecture: Common Language Runtime, Managed Code, the Namespaces are the most important concepts. You have to be aware that in .NET there is a level of code running your code, and interfacing with the COM and Unmanaged world will take it's own effort.

I learned and worked in VB.NET before looking into ASP.NET and what I see in ASP.NET is a lot of similarities at the language level.

But as with any new language/programing paradigm; what works for me is getting my hands dirty with a real example or problem to solve.

Let us know how it goes! (Tell us what to be aware when using VS 2005).

Cheers, Joel

I have read the ASP.NET book from Microsoft with examples. I am near the end of the ASP.NET book and will seriously consider the Common Language Runtime. While I have had traning using ASP.NET and covered the topic I want to fully understand the under-pinnings of .NET.

Eric L Augustus

Hi,

Along with this please try to learn the lattest technology like AJAX.
Also stand on vs2005 as all the fascillity in 2003 are alredy in 2005.
This may useful for you.http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/XML/S...tep-to-AJAX/3/