JavaScript for .NET Developers

Ovais Mehboob Ahmed Khan

jul. del 2016 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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Unlock the potential of evergreen browsers and increase the efficiency of your ASP.NET applications by learning how to write JavaScriptAbout This BookBoost your skillset and start bringing JavaScript into your web development projectsLeverage your existing ASP.NET knowledge to develop dynamic and responsive SPAsLearn effective design patterns for sustainable, and scalable web developmentWho This Book Is For

This book is for ASP.NET developers that want to bring JavaScript into their skillset to build applications that are truly dynamic and responsive. It's for developers who are focused on developing for users who want to deliver a great end product and a fantastic experience.

What You Will LearnGet to grips with the basic to advanced concepts of JavaScriptLearn how to use JavaScript on server side using Node.jsDevelop web applications in ASP.NET using JavaScriptGet to know with industry-wide best practices and design patterns that provide maintainability and scalabilityBuild an ASP.NET application using Angular 2 with TypeScript and Web APIExplore WinJS and see how to use mobile capabilities from web applicationsUse JavaScript to develop scalable ASP.NET applicationsSee how to test and debug JavaScriptIn Detail

If you want to improve responsiveness or the UX in your ASP.NET applications, JavaScript can be a life saver. In an age where server-side operations have shifted to the client, being able to handle JavaScript with confidence and fluency is vital for ASP.NET developers. There's no point trying to fight it, so start learning with this book. Make sure your projects exceed user expectations.

Begin by getting stuck into the basics of JavaScript, and explore the language in the context of ASP.NET Core. You'll then find out how to put the principles into practice, as you learn how to develop a basic ASP.NET application using Angular 2 and TypeScript. You'll also develop essential skills required to develop responsive apps, with a little help from AJAX, ensuring that you're building projects that can be easily accessed across different devices.

With guidance on Node.js and some neat techniques to test and debug a range of JavaScript libraries in Visual Studio, you'll soon be well on your way to combining JavaScript with ASP.NET in a way that's capable of meeting the challenges of modern web development head-on.

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This book will build the skillset of every .NET developer, so they can build stronger and more responsive web apps with confidence.

Sobre l'autor

Ovais Mehboob Ahmed Khan is a seasoned programmer and solution architect with more than 13 years of software development experience. He has worked in different organizations across Pakistan, the USA, and the Middle East. Currently, he is working for a government entity based in Dubai, and also provides consultancy services to a Microsoft gold partner firm based in New Jersey. He is a Microsoft MVP in Visual Studio and Development Technologies and specializes mainly in Microsoft.NET and web development. He has authored numerous technical articles on different websites such as MSDN, TechNet, DZone, and personal blog at http://ovaismehboob.wordpress.com. He is an active speaker and group leader of Microsoft Developers UAE Meetup, Microsoft Technology Practices, and Developers and Enterprise Practices user groups, and has presented various technical sessions in different events and conferences. In short, Ovais is a passionate developer who is always interested in learning new technologies. He can be reached at [e-mail] and on Twitter, @ovaismehboob.