Post Description

This course shows how to use the web development tool WebMatrix to create a dynamic web site that integrates HTML, CSS, and ASP.NET. Author Jess Chadwick explains the basics of creating a site, working with built-in templates, incorporating dynamic logic, and creating a consistent site style. The course also covers how to code with Razor syntax, easily manage data, and use web forms to gather data. Tutorials on security and caching are also included. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Exploring the WebMatrix integrated development environment
    Inspecting the server environment
    Installing WordPress, Joomla! and nopCommerce templates
    Declaring and using variables and collections of values
    Using helper methods
    Creating a content page that uses a layout file
    Adding sections of content
    Creating reusable components
    Integrating social media with the Web Helpers Library
    Displaying data in a grid or chart
    Using CAPTCHA to protect forms
    Executing code before every page loads
    Configuring an email server and sending email
    Allowing users to create accounts and log in
    Caching data, pages, and resources in the browser to increase speed
    Adding live site analysis with Google Analytics
    Deploying a web site