I want to learn asp.net but i do not where to start number what i should do and other issues inside?

Question

1) should you learn visual c# or c#?

2) start with asp.net 2.0 or 3.5 or 1.1 or what?

3) know which languages in order; html, javascript, then what??

4) asp.net or php?

5) what are the videos on www.asp.net coded in?

6) what book NOT E-Book would you recommend?

7) myspace is using asp.net but what other server side scripts?

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Answer 1

To begin with, C# and Visual C# are same.  C#, pronounced 'C Sharp', is a derivative of C and C++, and a cousin to Java, which can be a plus.

I would always start to learn with the latest technology.  

The languages you listed are a good start, HTML leads into scripting and Javascript would be a good beginning step into C# as the languages are so similar.  You may also want to get a bit of VBScript experience as well, as not all places are Java-centric.  

You can get certified as a web developer with MS.  See following site for details:  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mc...  takes 3 tests to get certified, two of which get you a lessor certification "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist".    

Microsoft Press has a good series that is geared toward getting this certification.  See link below.  

Answer 2

As stated, Visual C# is the same as C#. You can use it in the ASP.NET framework, but unless you already know it I would recommend starting with VB.NET.

As far as which implementation of ASP.NET to start with...2.0 through 3.5 will all have the same "feel" to them. 2.0 was a huge step in ASP.NET, so don't go less than that. 3.5 will have a few more useful features to it, but if you can only find some good books on 2.0, you will be fine with them.

You absolutely should have a firm understanding of HTML to get into ASP.NET. It is the starting point to learning ANY kind of web technology. Know that, and CSS to get started.

As far as javascript, I would say it is not all that important to know right away, but something you can work towards. It is painfully easy to learn once you get down other programming languages, so don't jump right into it.

I can't imagine being able to use ASP.NET to it's fullest without understanding XML though. Learn the basics of XML before you jump into basic ASP.NET.

ASP and PHP are both very worthwhile. I would recommend ya learn them both to some degree. PHP will cost you less though, since it is generally served from a Linux server and quite a bit cheaper than the Windows server you would need to rent for ASP.

Books...Start with "Beginning ASP.NET" by Hart, Kauffman, Sussman and Ulman, published by WROX. WROX has a quite a few books in the programming world, all are pretty worthwhile. This one is great for a beginner. You can get through most of the activities in under a month if you plug through it. You can get the one for 2.0 for this.

Once you have that down, go for Microsoft's book: Programming in ASP.NET 3.5 by Espisito. That will teach you some advanced tricks.

As far as the other questions, not entirely sure....this should give you plenty to ponder though.