32.6. The Feature Set of the ASP.NET API

At this point, your whirlwind review of classic web application development is complete, and you are ready to dive into ASP.NET itself. Before you create your first web application, let me set the stage regarding the major features of .NET's web development API, as seen from the major versions of the framework.

32.6.1. Major Features of ASP.NET 1.0-1.1

The first release of ASP.NET (version 1.x) contained a number of features that allow developers to build web applications in a strongly typed and object oriented matter. Here are some key features which are supported in all versions of the .NET platform:

  • ASP.NET provides a model termed code-behind, which allows you to separate presentation logic (HTML) ...

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