It’s easy to write fragments of ASP.NET code. But plenty of new web developers stumble when they need to create full-fledged applications. This book will get them “over the hump.” You’ll learn by exploring one complete application, then gradually customizing it more and more. By the time you’re done, your app will be more “yours” than “theirs” — and you’ll be ready to leave your training wheels behind.

The application, an online community, is familiar: You may find yourself “borrowing” some of it for your own projects. You’ll start with basic blogging features, then add dynamic news, forums, events calendars, and polls. You’ll improve the user interface, and add member management and control. And along the way, you’ll grow more comfortable with everything from design to debugging.