Understanding the .NET Framework

With the .NET Framework, Microsoft have significantly changed the nature of developing applications for Windows and the Web. .NET represents a step-change for developer productivity and efficiency as well as introducing increased functionality and scalability to their applications. This book provides a real-world overview of the changes that Microsoft have implemented, an analysis of the new functions and capabilities of .NET, and an insight into the motivations and reasoning that has gone into this development platform. This book covers: .NET in Perspective; developing applications for .NET; rich-client development in .NET; web development in .NET; the .NET data model; enterprise development in .NET; web services in .NET; and next steps in .NET understanding.