Which brings us to ASP.NET 2.0. ASP.NET 2.0 builds upon ASP.NET 1.0 and 1.1 by providing a number of new features in addition to what already existed with ASP.NET 1.0. These features include

• Master Pages and Skins

• Declarative databinding

• Provider pattern model

• New cache features

• Membership controls

• Personalization controls

• Support for Web Parts

• Programmable configuration

• Administration tools

• New compilation model

All the features of ASP.NET 1.0/1.1 are still there. However, these new features make ASP.NET an even more compelling platform for creating Web sites. We'll visit all these features as we tour ASP.NET 2.0.