How to Learn ASP
ASP or Active Server Pages, are created through Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. Their suite of development software allows users to create applications and web pages through a WYSIWYG and code editor. Users with HTML knowledge will find ASP basics fairly easy to grasp. For complete beginners, you can begin practicing your ASP skills after only a few tutorials. Tutorials and videos are freely available from Microsoft and other websites. To learn all about ASP and begin creating your own web pages, take advantage of the free resources available to you.
Instructions
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Download and install the ASP.net Essentials. This includes Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 and Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition.
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Go to ASP.net. The website is listed in the Resources section. You will need the site to download step-by-step videos and tutorials.
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Go to "Learn ASP.net" in the Welcome section of the ASP.net homepage. Click "Video Tutorials."
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Choose "General ASP.net." Download one video at a time. Master each concept before downloading the next video.
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Open Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition and work along with the videos. Take notes as you go along. For instance, write down the steps to create a new project, how to debug and run a project, how to add objects and how to go to an object's code section.
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Visit the other video and tutorial sections in the ASP.net video section as you master the general basics.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a notebook on hand to jot down notes and code samples. Visit the forum and view sample sites to help answer your coding questions. These are all available on the ASP.net website.
Never continue to the next video until all your questions are answered about the particular steps you are working on. Take your time or you will miss important steps.
Resources
- Photo Credit ASP.net