Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix

Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix

<DIV><p><b>Your first look at the easy-to-use tools for building your own data-driven website</b></p><p>Get a running start with Microsoft WebMatrix—the free, downloadable web development solution featuring all the tools you need for server-side programming. This practical book introduces the templates, helper libraries, and other tools in WebMatrix for building and customizing a data-driven site—including techniques for adding video, email, web forms, and other features. Learn how easy it can be to create a dynamic web presence for your small business or organization with WebMatrix.</p><p>Get early, expert insights to help you:</p><ul><li>Write server-side code with either Microsoft ASP.NET or PHP </li> <li>Build a database application that lets you create, retrieve, update, and delete records</li> <li>Deliver video on your site with Microsoft Silverlight® or HTML5</li> <li>Add simple email functions—or build your own email application </li> <li>Accept payments on your site with PayPal</li> <li>Capture user input by building web forms and controls</li> <li>Set up an application to promote your site through social networking</li> <li>Create a site with WordPress, and discover how to use other PHP-based web applications </li></ul><p>Get code samples on the web. For system requirements, see the Introduction.</p></div>