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Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix: Everything you need to build fully-functional, scalable web sites in one tool--New from Microsoft Press

Press release: June 23, 2011

Microsoft Press

Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix

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Sebastopol, CA—Not a hardcore programmer? Not a problem. Get a running start with Microsoft WebMatrix—the free, downloadable web development solution featuring all the tools you need for server-side programming. Introducing Microsoft® WebMatrix™ (Microsoft Press, $39.99 USD) is your first look at the easy-to-use tools for building your own data-driven website, including the templates, helper libraries, and other WebMatrix features that aid in 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.

Get early, expert insights to help you:

  • Write server-side code with either Microsoft ASP.NET or PHP
  • Build a database application that lets you create, retrieve, update, and delete records
  • Deliver video on your site with Microsoft Silverlight® or HTML5
  • Add simple email functions—or build your own email application
  • Accept payments on your site with PayPal
  • Capture user input by building web forms and controls
  • Set up an application to promote your site through social networking
  • Create a site with WordPress, and discover how to use other PHP-based web applications

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About the Author

Laurence Moroney is a Senior Technology Evangelist at Microsoft, focusing on Silverlight and the user experience. He has more than a decade of experience in software development and implementation, and has written dozens of books and articles on Windows Presentation Foundation, Web development, security, and interoperability.

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Additional Resources
For more information about the book, including table of contents, author bios, and cover graphic, see: http://oreilly.com/catalog/0790145308870

Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix Introducing Microsoft® WebMatrix™
Publisher: Microsoft Press
By Laurence Moroney
Print ISBN: 9780735649705   Ebook ISBN: 9780735649682  
Pages: 352
Print Price: $39.99   Ebook Price: $31.99  
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