Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components is a reference for the serious ASP.NET developer who understands the benefits of object–oriented development and wants to apply those principles to ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, and server control development. This book also covers SharePoint and targets the latest version of Visual Studio (2008) and the .NET Framework (3.5). Highlights include the following:

Covers the new features in ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP.NET AJAX technology

Describes the ASP.NET server control architecture in Visual Studio 2008/ASP.NET 3.5 covering state management, events, rendering, cross-platform support, control life cycle, localization, and deployment.

Demonstrates how to integrate client–side development technologies such as DHTML and JavaScript with server control technology to create powerful interactive controls

Rob Cameron is employed with Microsoft Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been with Microsoft since 2000, working in premier support where he provides issue escalation management and developer advisory services to Fortune 500 enterprise development teams. Prior to his employment at Microsoft, Rob worked as an independent consultant developing software on the Microsoft platform for over 5 years. He has a master's degree in Information technology management and a bachelor's degree in computer science. A former Naval officer and Naval Academy graduate, Rob enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two daughters. Dale Michalk is employed with Microsoft Corporation in Dallas, Texas. He has been with Microsoft since 2001. He helps promote .NET as a development platform and assists companies interested in migrating to new technologies like ASP.NET. A former Army officer and West Point graduate, he spends his free time chasing after his 2-year-old daughter, who keeps him extremely busy.