ASP.NET Web Forms
ASP.NET Web Forms is a framework within the .NET platform for building dynamic web pages and web applications. It simplifies web development by providing an event-driven model and a rich set of server controls that abstract away much of the underlying HTTP protocol and HTML generation.
Introduction to Web Forms
Web Forms enables developers to create user interfaces by dragging and dropping server controls onto a design surface, similar to developing desktop applications. These controls are rendered as HTML elements in the browser, and their events (like button clicks or text changes) are handled on the server using C# or Visual Basic code.
Key Concepts:
- Server Controls: Reusable UI elements that run on the server.
- Event Model: Handles user interactions and server-side events.
- State Management: Techniques to maintain user data across multiple requests (e.g., ViewState, Session State).
- Master Pages: For creating consistent layouts across your application.
- Themes and Skins: For branding and visual styling.
This documentation provides comprehensive guidance on developing, deploying, and maintaining ASP.NET Web Forms applications.
Getting Started
Begin your journey with Web Forms by understanding the core components and setting up your development environment.
Core Features and Controls
Explore the rich set of built-in controls and features that facilitate rapid web development.
- Standard Controls (Labels, Buttons, TextBoxes, etc.)
- Data Controls (GridView, DetailsView, FormView)
- Navigation Controls (Menu, SiteMapPath)
- Validation Controls
- Master Pages
- Themes and Skins
Advanced Topics
Dive deeper into advanced features for building robust and scalable web applications.
Deployment and Best Practices
Learn how to deploy your Web Forms applications and follow best practices for maintainability and security.
Looking for .NET Core / .NET 5+?
For modern web development with .NET, explore ASP.NET Core Razor Pages and MVC. This documentation specifically covers the .NET Framework version of Web Forms.