Out of these two books

Question

User1447371928 posted

I've read beginning ASP.NET from the wrox collection and am not working on my website. Following completion of my website, I want to ramp up to the next level. The two books I see as being an option are:

Pro ASP.NET 4.0 in C# (the Apress book)

or

Professional ASP.NET 3.5 (the wrox book) - maybe there is a 4.0 version coming out for this book?

Just wondered if anyone can advise which one is best - or what they liked about each and their personal preference?

Thanks in advance for your time.

Nick

Answer 1

User-573138384 posted

It merely dependes on your understanding. I prefer Apress book. And I have Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008. Its very good book.

Answer 2

User152549106 posted

Yes, the ASP.NET 4 version of the Wrox book from Bill Evjen, Scott Hanselman, and Devin Rader is coming soon, roughly timed to the software release whenever that is this spring:

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-ASP-NET-4-C-VB/dp/0470502207

Answer 3

User1447371928 posted

So....which book? Wrox or Apress in your opinion?

Yes, the ASP.NET 4 version of the Wrox book from Bill Evjen, Scott Hanselman, and Devin Rader is coming soon, roughly timed to the software release whenever that is this spring:

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-ASP-NET-4-C-VB/dp/0470502207

Answer 4

User-1276294858 posted

I like the Apress one better.  Here is my review of the  Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 Book Review:

http://realworldsa.dotnetdevelopersjournal.com/proaspnet35incsharp2008bookreview.htm

But... If you want one with both vb and c# covered in one book, go with the wrox one.

Answer 5

User-12410735 posted

I found the Apress book very helpful.  It's hard to say which is better because they depend on your level of understanding and they both have their pros and cons.