How do I learn ASP.net 2.0?

I am an amateur webmaster, and I would like to learn ASP.net 2.0. Currently I know how to design in HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Flash; but I would like to learn ASP since it is more programming-oriented and seems to be used by a lot of people today. The problem is that all the books that I find on Amazon are mostly references, but I don't need a reference -- more like a beginner's book. So what are your recommendations? Is there a website that helps you get the grip of it? Also, I am working with Microsoft Expression Web, not Visual Web Developer. Thanks.

How do I learn ASP.net 2.0?
Try this book: http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-ASP-NET-...





I do not have this particular one, but I have about 20 Wrox books; about half of those are on .NET-related topics and I love every one of them.





Additionally, if you want to do .NET sites for real, you do need to get Visual Studio. Without it you will be very limited in what you can do. You can download the express version for free: http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/expres...





Finally, it is likely that someone will answer here telling you to use PHP or some other platform instead of .NET. Do not listen to them. ASP.NET is by far the most superior platform - if it wasn't, then 70% of mid-to-large businesses wouldn't use it for their development platform of choice. Companies always know the most cost effective and efficient solution to a problem, because there is no better motivator than money. ASP.NET is it. PHP definitely has its place, but if you are interested in going with .NET, you'll never regret it.
Reply:The Express version of Visual Studio, which is good for most websites, is free to download (see the link). Report It

Reply:Start from here:


http://www.asp.net/





This website should give you jump start.





ASP.net 2.0 is a framework for server-side. HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Flash are client-side technologies. So it's better to know the difference between the two first. Approaches toward server-side development and client-side developer are very different.