Professional Sharepoint 2010 Development

SharePoint is far more than a portal. Microsoft's content management platform is used to build intranets and public websites, and it can also host wikis and blogs. This updated guide covers the 2010 release, explaining what SharePoint can do, how to build solutions on it, and which features developers can rely on.

The book works through the development side of the platform in depth. Readers learn to create custom workflow and content management applications, drawing on established practices from experienced SharePoint developers. It also explains how to take advantage of new features when rolling out fresh sites or upgrading existing ones.

The 2010 version adds stronger developer support for ASP.NET, Ajax, LINQ and Silverlight. The book examines improvements to offline and mobile client access and new social networking tools. Its topics include user experience development, platform services, social media features, event handling, the business data catalog, forms and workflow, and business intelligence.

The book is aimed at developers and technical professionals who build on SharePoint and want a thorough reference to its capabilities.