Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Development Unleashed

Chapter 15Introduction to Web Parts

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Introduction to the ASP.NET 2.0 Web Part Infrastructure
• Primer on Creating ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts
• Integrating Server Controls and Web User Controls
• Using the HelloWorld  WebPart Control with SharePoint

Introduction to the ASP.NET 2.0 Web Part Infrastructure

ASP.NET 2.0 provides an infrastructure (external to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server [MOSS]) for creating and hosting Web Parts. It offers the basic portal framework, so that you can have the benefits of UI and personalization in your web pages that SharePoint provides. As your SharePoint development experience and knowledge increases, you will find that learning how these controls work are essential skills that can be used in both SharePoint ...