WebMatrix is everything you need to build Web sites using Windows. It streamlines Web site development and makes it easy to start Web sites from popular open-source apps.

Through these presentations you will learn the basis to start using WebMatrix to build Web applications easier than ever.

Learning Web Matrix - Part 1

This session is broken down into three parts, each of approximately 50-60 minutes. At the end of this training you will have a good base understanding of WebMatrix and how to build websites and web applications using the tool and framework. In Part 1 you will learn what is WebMatrix, who is WebMatrix for and you will be introduced to the Razor Syntax. Razor is a view engine which was conceived to simplify the current syntax used in ASP.NET web pages. You will learn how to access a database and how to use a WebGrid control to present tabular data (ie: rows and columns)

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Learning Web Matrix - Part 2

In this part, you will learn how to use Layouts to maintain a consistent look and feel across all of the pages within your web-site/application. You will also be introduced to the use of helpers to manage different themes in your site, connecting to Facebook and more. Then you will learn about security and websites membership. Finally you will explore how the URL routing works in WebMatrix.

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Learning Web Matrix - Part 3

In Part 3 you will discover how to create your own helpers to reuse your components in WebMatrix and we will discuss about WebMatrix and OSS Web Applications integration. You will also learn how to publish your web applications. We will also discuss about when and how to move to Visual Studio and ASP.NET MVC application development. Finally, we will share the WebMatrix roadmap.

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WebMatrix eBook

This eBook teaches you everything you need to know about WebMatrix, ASP.NET Web Pages and the Razor Syntax. You'll learn using easy to follow, step-by-step exercises and code samples on everything from installing WebMatrix to creating your first website. The eBook also teaches you how to use WebMatrix to work with data, images, files, social networks and more.

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WebMatrix Whitepaper

This whitepaper is intended for web developers who want to create helpers for other WebMatrix or ASP.NET MVC developers, to simplify custom or repetitive web development tasks. This whitepaper introduces you to Helpers, some best practices that you can use to create Helpers, and discusses the different approaches that are available for creating them.

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Creating web pages using WebMatrix: A 6 Part Tutorial for Students

If you are a student with developer aspirations, passion for the newest technology, who enjoys taking new challenges and wants to engage with innovative technology "first hand" - whilst furthering his/her skillset - then you've come to the right place! This series of posts has been specially designed for people like you; it offers a unique opportunity to take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the fascinating world of WebMatrix, and let you see for yourself that creating web pages on this platform is both challenging and fun!

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