ASP.net

ASP.NET is a development framework for building web pages and web sites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and server scripting.

ASP.NET supports three different development models:
Web Pages, MVC (Model View Controller), and Web Forms:

Web Pages Single Pages Model		MVC Model View Controller		Web Forms Event Driven Model
Simplest ASP.NET model. Similar to PHP and classic ASP. Built-in templates and helpers for database, video, graphics, social media and more.		MVC separates web applications into 3 different components: Models for data Views for display Controllers for input		The traditional ASP.NET event driven development model: Web pages with added server controls, server events, and server code.

WebMatrix		Visual Web Developer
Web Editor for Web Pages		Development tool tailor made for MVC and Web Forms

ASP.NET Framework

.NET is a framework for developing virtually any type of computer application. The ASP.NET framework is the part of .NET designed for creating web applications.

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Web Pages Tutorial

If you are new to ASP.NET, Web Pages is the perfect place to start.

Web Pages is the easiest development model for developing ASP.NET web sites.

In our Web Pages tutorial you will learn how to combine HTML, CSS, JavaScript and server code, using the latest Razor server markup syntax with Visual Basic or C#.

You will also learn how to extend your web pages with programmable Web Helpers, including database, video, graphics, social networking and much more.

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MVC Tutorial

MVC is a model for building web applications using a MVC (Model View Controller) design.

If you want a lighter alternative to traditional ASP.NET, MVC is the place to start.

In our MVC tutorial you will learn how to build web applications using a lightweight development model, integrated with all existing ASP.NET features, such as Master Pages, Security, and Authentication.

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Web Forms Tutorial

Web Forms is the traditional ASP.NET model, based on event driven Web Forms and post backs.

Over the years, developers have used ASP.NET Web Forms to create many of the largest websites in the world.

If you want to study the design model used by many web developers over the last 10 years, this is the place to start.

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What You Should Already Know

Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:

• WWW, HTML, CSS, and the basics of building Web pages
• Scripting languages like JavaScript or VBScript
• The basics of server side scripting like ASP or PHP

If you want to study these subjects first, find the tutorials on our Home Page