A comprehensive overview covering the new features of MVC 2

ASP.NET MVC 2, Microsoft's latest version of the successful web development framework, helps you create dynamic data-driven web sites; this book gives you an extra edge. Starting with Scott Guthrie's popular NerdDinner.com application, this book uses real-world examples to discuss the theory behind MVC 2: how to transition from ASP.NET Web Forms development, and how you benefit from advanced features. The author team scrutinizes MVC 2's new features and explains how MVC 2 relates to Visual Studio® and .NET versions.

Professional ASP.NET MVC 2:

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Shows you how to create the database, build the Model, and work with Controllers and Views
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Addresses authentication and authorization
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Explores MVC 2 in relation to Ruby on Rails®, Django® and Python®, MonoRail, and others
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Dissects views: what they do, what they shouldn't do, and how to specify a view
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Explains how to share data between Web Forms and MVC
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Points out the important changes between MVC 1.0 and MVC 2
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Includes 2 weeks of Rob Conery's TekPub, expert screencasts on ASP.NET MVC 2, LINQ, ASP.NET 4, Entity Framework, jQuery, and more