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  The last three years I've read a not so small number of books on ASP.NET/.NET and related technologies. I'd like to share my ideas about these books, maybe helping others who start programming ASP.NET web applications.  
         
 
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  ASP.NET 1.1 Insider Solutions - Alex Homer, Dan Kent, Dave Sussman, Dan Wahlin  
  This book contains a load of neat little and not so little tips that come in handy when developing webapplications. This book is not an ASP.NET course, rather is it is intended to be read by experienced, working developers that want to have a collection of tips at their disposal right when they need them.  
   
 
  Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2003 Developer's Cookbook - Mark Schmidt, Simon Robinson  
  Excellent book aimed at intermediate developers who are looking into broadening their practical .NET knowledge. At 787 pages, 6 main parts and 26 chapters, this book comes in a unique format. Each topic deals with a task ('You want to …') or question that a real-world developer likely might ask when being in that particular situation. The book is really well-structured so that you can easily use it as a quick how-to or reference when writing code.  
   
 
  Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Server Controls and Components - Nikhil Kothari, Vandana Datye  
  This book is rightfully regarded as being the ASP.NET server control bible. This text, written by Nikhil Kothari, a developer of the ASP.NET Team, is the ultimate resource for those who want to get more insight into the modular and extensible architecture ASP.NET relies on. Even if you do not plan to develop your own server controls, it is recommended reading as it will enforce your general understanding of what ASP.NET is and how it works behind the scenes.  
   
 
  Building Applications and Components with Visual Basic .NET - Ted Pattison with Dr. Joe Hummel  
  This book is a definitive must-have, must-read for all kinds of development making use of the .NET Framework. All core language concepts are covered in great clarity and depth. This text should bring insight in the way object-oriented concepts have been implemented in the .NET Framework. It is not a 'cut-and-paste' codebook however.  
   
 
 
Why Read Books?
First of all: because book reading is an essential factor in building your development-skills.

Besides that, books remain classical resources of information, bringing together concepts on paper, as such presenting information in a timely manner.
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