ASP.NET MVC Source Code Now Available

Scott Guthrie has announced that the ASP.NET MVC source code is now available.

"Today we opened up a new ASP.NET CodePlex project that we'll be using to share buildable source for multiple upcoming ASP.NET releases.  You can now directly download buildable source and project files for the ASP.NET MVC Preview 2 release here."

For more information, check out Scott's blog entry here.

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Site Update: ASPNETWorld.com Store

This update is with regards to the ASPNETWorld.com Store section:

In anticipation of the retirement of Amazon ECS 3.0 web service APIs coming March 31, 2008, we have successfully completed migration of the old API calls to the latest API calls in ECS 4.0 (now known as Amazon Associates Web Service).  There are now up to five featured customer reviews in the product details page instead of the previous three customer reviews.

Some of the product browsing categories have been updated and there are a few new categories added as well.  Here's a few of the new browse nodes that we've added or updated:

• Books: ASP.NET 3.5 (General), Visual Studio 2008, LINQ
• Software: Visual Studio 2008, Windows Vista SP1

If you're researching for a good ASP.NET-related book or product, we hope that ASPNETWorld.com Store would be able to serve your needs.

Enjoy!

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Just Published: Murach's Visual Basic 2008

Mike Murach and Associates has just published a 2008 edition of their core Visual Basic book, "Murach's Visual Basic 2008." It's described in detail at the Murach web site:

http://www.murach.com/books/vb08/index.htm

It teaches how to develop Windows forms applications the way the best professionals do. To do that, it incorporates the features that have made earlier editions such popular choices among developers.

#1: It focuses on the essential skills that VB developers need every day

Although that may sound obvious, some skills tend to be glossed over or ignored in VB training. But in teaching how to use Visual Studio 2008 and VB 2008 to develop Windows forms applications, this book covers skills like how to validate input data, how to work with different data types, how to use arrays and collections, how  to do structured exception handling, how to read and write text, binary, and XML files...the kinds of skills needed to develop the applications that businesses rely on.
 
#2: There's a 4-chapter section on database programming
 
Because database handling is so critical in business applications, this book presents more coverage than is usual in introductory texts.
 
To begin, it teaches how to prototype database applications using rapid application development tools like the data sources feature, datasets, and bound controls. But beyond that, it shows developers how to start using ADO.NET to work directly with databases for more processing control than the RAD tools offer.
 
#3: It teaches the OOP skills that many developers miss out on
 
Visual Basic is an object-oriented language, yet many VB developers have only a hazy understanding of OOP. So this book includes 5 chapters that clearly explain OOP features like inheritance and interfaces in the context of database applications. The intent is to provide the kind of background that makes you a more savvy, confident developer.
 
#4: It provides practical coverage of new features, especially LINQ
 
LINQ is the big news in VB 2008. It allows you to query a data source using constructs that are built into the VB language. That way, you can use the same language to access a variety of data sources, from databases to arrays to XML files. The introductory chapter on LINQ in this book gives you a practical spin that will prepare you for more in-depth LINQ training.
 
#5: Complete applications show how all the pieces interact
 
One key to mastering VB development is to have plenty of applications that show how the features you're learning interact and what problems you might run into as you work on your own. So this book shows complete Windows forms applications for everyday business functions. These can be downloaded for free from the Murach web site, along with coding starts for the practice exercises in the book.
 
#6: The paired-pages format lets developers set their own pace
 
Murach books have a distinctive format, where each two-page spread presents a single topic. Both beginning and experienced developers find that this format makes it easy to focus on the information they need, whether they're using the book for training or reference.
 
 
"Murach's Visual Basic 2008" is available from all major retail  outlets and directly from the publisher at the Murach web site:
 
http://www.murach.com

Note: The book is also available via ASPNETWorld.com Store

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.NET Framework Library Source Code Now Available

In a welcoming announcement by Microsoft, the .NET Framework Library source code is now available!  The source is being released under a read-only reference licence.

Developers can now step into the framework source code when debugging in Visual Studio. To set up source access within VS 2008 (with the exception of Express editions), take a look at Shawn Burke's blog post: Configuring Visual Studio to Debug .NET Framework Source Code

Scott Guthrie has hinted that there'll be a separate download version in the near future. This avoids the need for developers to be online in order to access and browse the framework source.  The source code for Silverlight libraries will also be made available in the future.

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ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions CTP Preview Released

The first CTP preview of ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions has been released.

The CTP includes ASP.NET AJAX improvements, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Dynamic Data support, ASP.NET Silverlight support, and ADO.NET Data Services.

For a greater insight of the CTP, check out Scott Guthrie's blog.  Also, don't forget to check out Scott's tutorials on the new ASP.NET MVC framework.

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Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5 Released!

It's finally here! Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5 are now in RTM form.  The final releases are now available for download.  The free Express edition of VS 2008 is also available for immediate download. Retail copies of VS 2008 should be hitting the resellers in about 8-10 weeks.

For more information on the releases, check out the following blogs:

• Scott Guthrie
• Somasegar

Books on VS 2008 and .NET 3.5:

• Pro C# 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform, Fourth Edition (Pro)
• Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies
• Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008

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Microsoft AJAX Library Essentials: Client-side ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 Explained

If you're looking for a good book on developing client-side components using the Microsoft AJAX Library, Packt Publishing has the book for you.

Written by Cristian Darie and Bogdan Brinzarea, Microsoft AJAX Library Essentials: Client-side ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 Explained provides a practical tutorial to using the Microsoft AJAX Library to create better user experience for your ASP.NET web applications.

Read the full review here

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DasBlog 2.0 ASP.NET 2.0 Blogging Platform (with Medium Trust support)

About a month ago, Scott Hanselman announced the release of DasBlog 2.0 which now features Medium Trust support and runs on ASP.NET 2.0.  Medium Trust support is especially relevant in shared hosting environments. Already, several commercial hosts have been identified to be able to run DasBlog 2.0. 

Tony Bunce has a blog post of DasBlog 2.0 and Medium Trust support. Visit Tony's blog post here.

Note on DasBlog (for those who don't know): DasBlog is an open-source blogging platform for ASP.NET.  DasBlog does not require a database, thus making it easier to get set up and cheaper to host.

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Silverlight 1.0 Released and Silverlight for Linux (Moonlight) Announced

Scott Guthrie has announced the release of Silverlight 1.0 and the start of a formal partnership with Novell to provide Silverlight implementation for Linux (called "Moonlight").

Silverlight 1.0 is supported on Windows and Mac platforms.  Some of the features include:

• Built-in codec support for playing VC-1 and WMV video, and MP3 and WMA audio within a browser.
• Ability to progressively download and play media content from any web-server. 
• Optionally supports built-in media streaming.
• Enables creation of rich UI and animations, and blend vector graphics with HTML to create compelling content experiences. 
• Enables easy authoring of rich video player interactive experiences.

Moonlight will run on all Linux distros and support FireFox, Konqueror, and Opera browsers.

To learn more about Silverlight, visit www.silverlight.net.  Also, check out Miguel de Icaza's blog post to learn more about the details of collaboration between Microsoft and Novell on Moonlight.

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GMP Content Management System 2.0 Released

GMP Services Inc has released GMP Content Management System 2.0 - a high performance website content management system written for ASP.NET 2.0. It is 100% browser based (with cross-browser compliant editing), has built-in SEO, built-in Web 2.0 features and more other user-friendly and helpful features.

For more information visit www.gmpcms.com.

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