Every experienced ASP.NET developer has picked up a few cool tricks or useful tools that they put to use on every new project after they’ve learned them. This session draws upon the experience of many successful ASP.NET developers and distills this knowledge into a collection of tips and tricks you can start using in your work today. Some of the topics covered in this session include error handling, tracing, caching, base page classes, site layout and architecture, and data access best practices. You’ll learn about highly reusable Http Modules and Handlers and a few code routines you may want to add to your personal library. Stick around for part 2 if you’re interested in learning about a wide variety of (usually free) tools available to aid ASP.NET developers.
Steven Smith
Steven A. Smith runs developer communities ASPAlliance.comand DevAdvice.comwhich provide Internet developers with resources they need to learn new techniques and solve problems quickly. Steve also founded a military community site, ArmyAdvice.orgin 2004 while serving in Iraq. Steve’s credentials include Microsoft ASP.NET MVP, ASPInsiders board member, and INETA Speaker Bureau member. Steve has authored two books on ASP.NET, the latest being the ASP.NET Developer’s Cookbook. He has spoken at DevConnections since fall of 2001. Steve lives in Ohio with his wife Michelle and daughter Ilyana.