Chapter 1. Introducing SharePoint 2010 Web Parts
This chapter covers
- Defining a Web Part
- Using Web Parts
- Knowing the difference between ASP.NET and SharePoint Web Parts
Web Parts are an essential part of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and one of the first technologies that a new SharePoint developer starts using. You can describe a Web Part as a self-contained application that’s used in a SharePoint site. SharePoint comes with a wide range of out-of-the-box Web Parts and you can download more from Microsoft.com. You can even buy additional Web Parts from third-party vendors or download the source code for some Web Parts from open-source sites such as CodePlex.
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