Trade Paperback
474 Pages, 18.79 x 23.62 x 2.71 CM
February 16, 2007
John Wiley & Sons
0470073152
9780470073155
From the Publisher
Microsoft Expression Web gives you the tools to develop sophisticated sites that integrate standardized CSS layout with ASP.NET 2.0, XML, and SQL Server 2005. Written by an experienced ASP.NET and Dreamweaver Web developer, this book shows you how to take advantage of all of Expression Web’s innovative features to create a memorable online experience. Expert tips and techniques on Web page structuring, page formatting style sheets, HTML forms, and more will show you how to design and develop new Web applications.
From the Jacket
You now have the power to create dynamic Web sites that are fueled
by your imagination.
Microsoft Expression Web gives you
the tools to develop sophisticated sites that integrate
standardized CSS layout with ASP.NET 2.0, XML, and SQL Server 2005.
Written by an experienced ASP.NET and Dreamweaver Web developer,
this book shows you how to take advantage of all of Expression
Web''s innovative features to create a memorable online experience.
Zak Ruvalcaba provides you with expert tips and techniques on
Web page structuring, page formatting using style sheets, utilizing
HTML forms, and working with XML data. As you progress through each
chapter, you''ll discover how to apply this information in order to
design and develop new Web applications. Task-oriented examples are
also integrated throughout the pages book that you can leverage as
you build your own cutting-edge, standards-based Web site.
What you will learn from this book
- Strategies for getting the most out of images, media, and
hyperlinks
- Methods for using layers and CSS to create advanced page
structuring
- How to attract visitors by adding interactivity with behaviors
and Web components
- Ways to incorporate HTML forms and form controls
- How to access and display database data
- Techniques for inserting, editing, and deleting database
data
- Tips for working with forms authentication and securing your
Web applications
Who this book is for
This book is for beginning- to intermediate-level Web developers
who want to create professional, standards-compliant Web sites and
applications quickly.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make
learning programming languages and technologies easier than you
think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you
through all the techniques involved.
About the Author
Zak Ruvalcaba has been researching, designing, and
developing for the Web since 1995. He holds a Bachelor's Degree
from San Diego State University and a Master of Science in
Instructional Technology from National University in San Diego. He
served as Creative Director with EPIC Solutions until 1998. His
expertise in developing Web applications led him to a position as
Manager of Web Development at SkyDesk, Inc., where he developed Web
applications for such companies as Gateway, HP, Toshiba, IBM,
Intuit, Peachtree, Dell, and Microsoft. He's worked for such
companies as ADCS Inc. and Wireless Knowledge as a wireless
software engineer developing .NET solutions for companies including
Mellon Financial, Goldman Sachs, TV Guide, Healthbanks, Gartner,
Inc., Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Commerce One. Currently, he holds a
position with MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California,
supporting internal and external .NET applications. His skill set
includes technologies and languages including (X)HTML, XML,
JavaScript, CSS, ASP, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, ADO.NET, Web Services,
SQL, T-SQL, and ActionScript. He is a Macromedia Certified
Professional (MMCP), a Microsoft Certified Application Developer
for .NET (MCAD), and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer for
.NET (MCSD). He teaches and holds design lectures on various
technologies and tools including Dreamweaver, Flash, ASP.NET,
ADO.NET, and Web Services for the San Diego Community College
District and Palomar College.