This book is designed for anyone that wants to learn how to use ASP.NET to build web applications. Throughout this book you will be introduced to the concepts of web site creation using the Microsoft .NET Framework with ASP.NET, C# and VB.NET. Emphasis will be on good programming standards and practices. In this book you will learn the following: - How the Internet Works - HTML versus ASP.NET - Using the Validation Controls - Effective use of the GridView control - How to use the DataList control - State Management - The proper use of User Controls - Deploying Web Applications After reading this book you will be able to create business applications using web technology.