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WebMatrix is the latest addition to the hugely popular Microsoft ASP.NET web platform. This exciting new technology aims to simplify the process of developing websites by combining the new and powerful Razor syntax with a fully extensible set of data and HTML helpers for performing common web tasks.

The WebMatrix installation includes all the tools the developer requires to quickly create fully-functional, data-driven, dynamic sites using ASP.NET web pages. The lightweight custom development tool works alongside SQL Server Compact Edition and Internet Information Services (IIS) Express to provide a seamless and easy-to-use environment which enables the web developer to concentrate on the rapid development of feature-rich websites, without the need to learn the complex concepts and highly structured programming models which many other frameworks require.

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Introduction Getting Started C Primer Working with Razor and ASP.NET Web Pages Forms and Validation Working with Data Security & Membership Full Application Tutorial: Getting Started Adding E-Commerce Features Site Administration Adding Social Networking with the Package Manager and WebMatrix Helpers Advanced WebMatrix Deployment

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Steve Lydford has worked with Microsoft WebMatrix since its initial beta release in 2010, and uses his experience and comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of web development and WebMatrix ASP.NET web pages to guide you through this exciting new platform in Building ASP.NET Web Pages with Microsoft WebMatrix.

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