Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for MCP Exams 70-305 and 70-315—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Web applications using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET. Then extend your expertise through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential Web development tasks, you’re also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.

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• Use Microsoft ASP.NET to build Web Forms applications
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• Test and debug coding errors
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• Maintain and optimize applications

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