Active Server^TM Pages Bible

If Active Server Pages can do it, you can do it too ... This comprehensive programming reference gives you everything you need to build dynamic Web sites using Active Server Pages. Step-by-step tutorials and code examples from expert developer Eric Smith cover everything you need to know, from HTML essentials to building a real-world discussion forum. Web-tested ASP solutions plus tables and lists make this your ultimate in-the-trenches companion. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of all versions through Active Server Pages 3.0Get complete coverage of ASP for Internet Information Server 3, 4, and 5Build dynamic Web pages on the fly using ASP, HTML, ActiveX, and simple scripting languagesLearn how ASP pages can draw power from databases and servers to create powerful applicationsGain insight into common design, security and error-handling issues for pages, sites, and multi-tier applicationsAdd to your ASP toolkit with Visual Basic classes, Active X Data objects,and COM componentsRefer to handy lists and tables of HTML tags, scripting language keywords and syntax, and ASP interfacesUse the code samples included to build a product catalog, discussion board, and morewww.idgbooks.com

About the Author Eric A. Smith is an independent consultant who lives in the Washington, D.C. area. He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and works extensively in both Web and traditional client/server environments. He has written, edited, or contributed to eight books in the Visual Basic and Web markets. Mr. Smith is also the owner of both the VB Techniques Web site (http://vbtechniques.com) and the ASP Techniques Web site (http://asptechniques.com). These sites are used to provide "service after the sale" to his readers. You can get updated code and related articles for all of his books at these sites. He is also the creator of inquiry.com's Ask the VB Pro site, now part of Fawcette Technical Publications. Mr. Smith is active at his church and is a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. If you'd like to contact him with questions about the book, you can reach him via e-mail at aspbib1e@ asptechniques.com.