Beginning Expression^® Web

by Zak Ruvalcaba

• ISBN13: 9780470073155
• ISBN10: 0470073152
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: Wrox

Summary

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. Some of the topics covered include: Working with Images, Media, and Hyperlinks Page Formatting Using Cascading Style Sheets Web Page Structuring Techniques by Using Tables Advanced Page Structuring Techniques by Using Layers and CSS Designing Table-less Web Sites by Using Layers and CSS Adding Interactivity with Behaviors including Call Script, Check Browser, Check Plug-in, Go To Url, Open Browser Window, and Preload Images Working with HTML Forms and Form Controls including input text and password, checkboxes, radio buttons, drop down boxes, and testing your forms Introduction to Web Application Development including client side, server side, and .NET introductions Accessing and Displaying Database Data including connecting to both Access and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition databases and working with DataSource Controls, List Bound controls, and data controls Inserting, Editing, and Deleting Database Data including working with the FormView and GridView controls Validating User Input with RequiredFieldValidator, CompareValidator, RangeValidator, ValidationSummary, RegularExpressionValidator, and CustomValidator controls Securing Your Web Applications including configuring application services and forms authentication Working with XML Data including binding XML data and working with RSS Building Accessible and Standards-Compliant Web Sites including accessibility testing

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Introducing Microsoft Expression Web

Building a Web Page

Working with Web Sites

Working with Images, Media, and Hyperlinks

Page Formatting Using Cascading Style Sheets

Web Page Structuring Techniques by Using Tables

Advanced Page Structuring Techniques by Using Layers and CSS

Adding Interactivity with Behaviors

Working with HTML Forms and Form Controls

Introduction to Web Application Development

Accessing and Displaying Database Data

Inserting, Editing, and Deleting Database Data

Validating User Input

Securing Your Web Applications

Working with XML Data

Building Accessible and Standards-Compliant Web Sites

Index

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