Coverage includes
Understanding the ASP.NET object model, classes, and n-tier application architecture
Designing classes for maximum performance and reusability, one step at a time
Mastering the nuts and bolts of ASP.NET IIS and Web applications
Using the ASP.NET event model to control the entire user request lifecycle
Creating special handlers for special requests
Building custom server controls: It's easier than you think
Creating Web services from existing code and using remote services just like local objects
Using ASP.NET 2.0's rich security and membership classes
Personalizing sites?without unnecessary complexity
Maximizing application performance and scalability
Implementing effective testing, code management, and metrics
Taking full advantage of ASP.NET 2.0 in the Visual Studio 2005 environment
Leveraging your Web development skills in other .NET projects

Whatever your background, Maximizing ASP.NET will deepen your skills across all aspects of enterprise development: application design, test-driven development, modularization, optimization, and beyond. Packed with C# and VB.NET examples for both ASP.NET 2.0 and 1.1, this is no mere "cookbook"?it's a superbly well-written guide to both the "hows" and "whys" of serious ASP.NET development.