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Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 E-Commerce in C# 2005: From Novice to Professional
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With the latest incarnations of ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005, programming
dynamic data-driven websites with Microsoft technologies has become easier and
much more efficient than ever before. Fewer mouse clicks and fewer lines of
code can now enable more powerful features and the tools you need -- Visual
Web Developer 2005 Express Editions and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition -- are
free!
In this book you'll learn how to best use the free development tools offered
by Microsoft to build an online product catalogue with shopping cart, checkout,
product searching, product recommendations, a control panel, customer accounts,
order processing and much much more. You'll learn how to handle payments by
integrating PayPal, DataCash and VeriSign Payflow Pro into your site. We'll
also teach you how to expand your site's product listing by expanding your product
section through web services.
Each feature you add to your website will introduce you to new challenges
and theoretical concepts, which are carefully analyzed and explained throughout
the book. You will gain an intimate understanding of every piece of code you
write. This understanding will enable you to build your own powerful and flexible
websites efficiently and rapidly with ASP.NET 2.0.
You can visit a demonstration version of the site built in this book by visiting
the author's website, www.cristiandarie.ro/BalloonShop.
About the Authors
Cristian Darie is a software enginner with experience in a wide range
of modern technologies, and is the author of numerous technical books, including
the popular "Beginning E-Commerce" series. Having worked with computers since
he was old enough to press the keyboard, he initially tasted programming success
with a first prize in his first programming contest at the age of 12. From there,
Cristian moved on to many other similar achievements, and now he is studying
distributed application architectures for his Ph.D. He always loves hearing
feedback about his books, so don’t hesitate to drop a "hello" message
when you have a spare moment.Cristian can be contacted through his personal
website at www.CristianDarie.ro.
Karli Watson is the technical director of 3form, as well as a freelance
IT specialist, author, developer, and consultant. For the most part, he indulges
in .NET and related technologies and has written numerous books about them.
He has extensive knowledge of programming database-driven websites and has authored
on the titles Beginning ASP .NET 2.0 E-Commerce, Beginning ASP.NET
1.1 E-Commerce, The Programmer's Guide to SQL, Professional C#,
Second Edition, and Professional ASP.NET 1.0.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews: 1 Average Customer Rating: Dec 30, 2005 Cameron Scholtz from Phoenix, AZ
A Must-Have ASP.NET 2.0 Reference
If youre reading this then youre probably new to ASP.NET 2.0 or you want to build an online store using ASP.NET. This is money well spent. This book is an excellent step-by-step tutorial for building an online store. AND its just packed with ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server programming tips. I bookmarked these tips as I was building my web site and now I find myself turning back to it to implement these goodies.
The authors have outdone themselves. I really really like this book. I own the 2002 Wrox version as well so I can tell you that ASP.NET 2.0 E-Commerce in C# 2005 has been completely updated! It is a fantastic tutorial for anyone new to ASP.NET and the best reference for more experienced programmers who may be new to e-commerce. The authors will walk you through (in detail) the creation of a fully functional online store.
One nice feature is that the authors dont assume anything. They explain each step as the book progresses. Are you in a hurry? No problem. The first few chapters are enough to get a basic store up and running. Subsequent chapters continue to build onto this existing solution. So you can get started fast and then add on features as you learn or have time.
I also find this book to be a valuable reference to more experienced programmers because it is chock full of developer tips. There is a great example of building a key word search, and search ranking system with SQL Server. The authors touch on error handling and how to show custom error messages in a way that anyone will find helpful. Other handy tips include: * Real-word examples of how to use SQL OUTPUT parameters. * How to send automatic email alerts when the application encounters an error. * How to use C# static classes to cache information and improve performance. * How to build an order pipeline!
The information on using PayPals payment gateway, PayPal API and credit card processing is worth the cover price alone. There are five chapters on how to wire up your own order processing system. Theres even a whole chapter devoted to integrating your ASP.NET web site with Amazons web services.
I highly recommend this book for anyone new to ASP.NET or new to e-commerce. Its hands down the most thorough ASP.NET e-commerce book Ive ever read. And I can also recommend it to more experienced programmers who are looking for a good e-commerce reference. Dont let the title fool. Its a great tool for anyone who wants to make money using ASP.NET. I cannot say enough good things about it so Ill close with the table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Starting an E-Commerce Site 2. Laying Out the Foundation 3. Creating the Product Catalog: Part I 4. Creating the Product Catalog: Part II 5. Searching the Catalog 6. Improving Performance 7. Receiving Payments Using PayPal 8. Catalog Administration 9 . Creating a Custom Shopping Card 10. Dealing with Custom Orders 11. Making Product Recommendations 12. Adding Customer Accounts 13. Advanced Customer Orders 14. Order Pipeline 15. Implementing the Pipeline 16. Credit Card Transactions 17. Integrating with Amazon A: Installing the Software B: Project Management Considerations
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