Agenda

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Agenda

• What is the ASP.NET Web Matrix Project?
• Who is it for?
• Web Matrix and Visual Studio .NET
• Where can I get it?

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The Microsoft ASP.NET Web Matrix Project is a
lightweight, easy to use, community-oriented tool
for developing Web applications with ASP.NET
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Web Matrix Project Feature Overview

• Simple / Easy to use
• File based workspace (no projects)
• WYSIWYG Web Form Designer
• Integrated Data Designers
• Task based tools and wizards
• FTP hosting support
• Code Builders (code-generating wizards)
• Code Snippet Sharing
• Lightweight
• Small footprint (1MB .NET Framework Redist) /
  fast download
• No project system (entirely file based)
• Self contained web server for testing (does not
  serve pages externally)
• Community Oriented
• Control / Add-in / Code builder Gallery Pickers
• Instant Messaging Client Integration (Web Matrix
  buddies)
• Integrated Chat Client
• Community Tab with links to community

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Demo
Welcome to Web Matrix!
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Data Integration

• Data Designers
• Drag and drop tables
• Formatting and pagination
• Database Explorer
• Browse SQL Server or MSDE databases
• Shipping with MSDE
• MSDE available for download on www.asp.net
• Great way to start building small data driven
  apps

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Demo
Data Integration
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Community / Code Sharing Features

• Snippets
• Import / Export
• Controls gallery integration
• Download controls from the Web
• Community tab
• Collection of resources
• MSN Messenger integration
• Web Matrix buddy list
• Community search
• Search community listservs
• MSDN integrated class browser

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Demo
Community Features
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Who is Web Matrix intended for?

• Hobbyist / Student developers
• Learn ASP.NET
• Build simple sites
• Work independently
• Want to get connected to ASP.NET community
• Developers who wish to try out ASP.NET
• Zero-cost opportunity
• Discover the technology and the active community

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Typical Usage Scenarios

• Hobbyist Web developer
• Personal / family / community site
• Photo album, sports team, community picnic etc.
• Web developers currently using other
  technologies
• Investigate / evaluate ASP.NET at zero cost
• New developer / Student
• Learn about ASP.NET for work / school project
• Current ASP developer
• Migrate simple ASP site to ASP.NET
• Migrate skills to ASP.NET

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Web Matrix Project and Visual Studio .NET
Complementary tools

• Web Matrix Project
• Targets needs of hobbyist Web developer
• Focused on Web application development
• Built for community interaction
• File-based projects
• No support for
• Team-based development
• IntelliSense
• Debugging

• Visual Studio .NET
• Target the needs of professional developers
• Features for the enterprise developer
• Team and collaboration-oriented
• Architect features
• Wide range of project types
• Web applications to desktop
• Rich client applications to device applications

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Key Feature Side by Side Comparison
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Resources

• Download it Today at www.asp.net
• Check out the Guided Tour
• Post questions on the forums
• Send feedback!