Developer's Guide to the Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform
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The Developer's Guide to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 teaches developers how to build solutions that leverage the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS v3) platform. Many developers are not yet familiar with this platform and its capabilities, so the fi rst few chapters focus on the out-of-the-box experience and how to secure solutions built on top of it. From there, the book explores some of the key aspects of the WSS v3 platform and how to leverage them for building applications. Throughout the book, practical programming solutions using real-world examples are used to illustrate the possibilities of SharePoint and to teach developers how to build their own applications. Some application components covered include Features, Site Defi nitions, Web Services, Web Parts, Events, and Workflows. The book also teaches how to migrate from 2.0 to 3.0 and to work with the object model and built-in WSS Web Services in various settings. Developers who want to usurp the fundamental capabilities of WSS v3 rather than building those facilities themselves will fi nd everything they need. The book doesn't attempt to cover the capabilities of Microsoft Offi ce Server System 2007 (MOSS), but MOSS is based entirely on WSS v3 so all the examples found in this book can also be used in that environment too. In fact, everything covered in this book equally applies to WSS v3 and MOSS. While this book attempts to bring developers from the ground up, any Web-based .NET programming experience will prove helpful in understanding the concepts presented within. The C# language is used exclusively in the text but there are comparable VB.NET code listings on the CD-ROM.
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| 01-27-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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The author is to be commended for getting this published as quickly as he did. For a time (first half '07) this was the best, most in-depth coverage of deep development of SharePoint features with .NET. However, these topics receive more current and relevant treatement in "Inside Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Pattison and Larson) and I would recommend that book instead. Hence the three star rating.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-12-04 07:32:58 EST)
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| 07-23-07 | 2 | 1\1 |
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I would recommend "Inside Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 " instead of this book. That book feels more upto date with the subject.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-28 13:04:45 EST)
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| 06-23-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Todd Bleeker is enthusiastic about SharePoint, and it shows. This book is a great resource for people wanting to get up to speed with programming in SharePoint 2007. Todd gives a lot of examples and lots of background on the subject covered. I'm not a developer and I could understand the book and was able to follow along and even use some of the examples.
If you want to get your feet wet with SharePoint programming, you can't go wrong with this book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-24 04:45:08 EST)
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| 05-07-07 | 4 | 4\5 |
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For WSS v3, the new version of SharePoint product, it's not easy to find a good book. Yes, you can download the SDK. But somehow it's not a good start point for beginners! This book was the first one did a good job on providing guidance for the beginners of WSS developers. Even over, it show us many different aspect of programming for WSS, such as Event Receiver, Custom Field Type, and Web Part.
But this book contain many typos error! The publisher did introduced many error!? Very often, you must go to the CD to find the correct code or Fig. But I still recommend this book. Very valueable! True. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-24 15:49:10 EST)
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| 04-25-07 | 2 | 1\1 |
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I have read more than half of the book and am very disappointed with the content. He spends far too much time explaining how things were done in SharePoint Services v2 and then how they are different in v3. I was hoping for more information about how to do things in SharePoint v3 but there is not enough meat to actually get in and do anything.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-05-08 06:55:41 EST)
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| 04-14-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is the best resource I've found for SharePoint development. It has 3 chapters dedicated to Web Part development for which I am grateful. Sometimes the turorials don't match up to the IDE but I have been able to figure out what I need to do.
It is apparent that this book was put out to market before it was truly ready, yet I am grateful that it exists imperfectly or I wouldn't have any good resource for developing with SharePoint. The author provides a website to address erata including a forum which he responds to at times. The website has helped me get over some tutorial problems mentioned above. The book is definitely worth the money; the examples have saved me considerable pain and frustration. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-25 16:05:32 EST)
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| 04-05-07 | 3 | (NA) |
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I read the reviews stating that the book has typos and bugs in the code. Any chance that there are updates, either on the web or updated copyies, before I purcahse the book? -Roger
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-14 08:18:33 EST)
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| 04-04-07 | 3 | (NA) |
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I read the reviews stating that the book has typos and bugs in the code. Any chance that there are updates, either on the web or updated copyies, before I purcahse the book? -Roger
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-11 11:24:07 EST)
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| 03-17-07 | 3 | 1\2 |
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When I get a book, especially a technical one, I generally go through the table of contents to get a high-level overview. When I did that with this book, it seemed comprehensive and well laid out. Unfortunately, as I actually began to read the book, two things made the going very rough. First, there are a huge number of annoying typos. And second, the author makes reference to things before explaining what they are. As a result, you find yourself flipping pages looking for explanatory material about what you have just read. Very quickly I just gave up. I passed this along to another fellow at work, a network technician, who will probably be able to make good use of it as a reference book. But for someone like myself, a developer looking for an introduction to WSS v3, this volume was disappointing. At the same time I bought this book, I also purchase Scot Hillier's book, "Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in C# 2005". Scot's book starts with the business case, then proceeds nicely to the technical issues. I highly recommend Hillier's book to any developer looking for a good foundation in WSS v3.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-05 07:35:51 EST)
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| 02-19-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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If you ask me the Developer's Guide to the Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform is a must for EACH and EVERY SharePoint v3.0 (WSS or MOSS) Administrator!!
The book has over 20 chapters of the information you need! It's full of valuable tips and diagrams that compliment the text and the steps and bullets make it easy to follow. As a SharePoint Administrator, I find myself spending too much time surfing the internet for answers only to find partial solutions. After actually reading this book, I found it covers EVERYTHING; new stuff, authentication, customizing, site definitions, web services, web parts, AJAX style web parts, workflow and migrating from v2.0 to v3.0 to name few. Also, the CD-ROM provides the code examples from the book. If you're a rookie, the first couple chapters will give you a clear understanding of what's ahead. Get this book, you won't be disappointed. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-03-17 22:31:06 EST)
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| 02-06-07 | 4 | 0\2 |
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This is a very good book, and it is better if you think it has been published after little days from the exit of wss v3.
It is good as a panoramic view of all the features of wss v3, but also as a mine of code and examples (with ideas and tracks to continue working on it...) It covers many aspects of all the enviroment, perhaps the arguments are not discussed in depth but again, I think it is due to the fact it's been pubblished in very early stage. Maybe it would cover better argumenta likes Site Definitions and developing of Web Services. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-20 01:08:44 EST)
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| 02-03-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Its a great compilation of lots of tips, best practices, recomendations, and a lot of topics involved, realy nice job....get your copy today!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-07 03:19:32 EST)
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| 02-01-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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I agree with the other reviews here... this is a well thought out book and Todd definitely explains the technology well.
This book would have been perfect.. if I didnt get to the first big code example (page 205-209) and find so many bugs.. Work thru setting up this project and you will see what I mean. This has kind of scared me away from the rest of the coding examples in the book.. some other typos and such (isnt it a foreword????) that made me smile right off.. Bottom line - SPS 3.0 explained well, dont trust the coding examples. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-03 14:56:08 EST)
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| 01-30-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I'm to page 61 and am already impressed. After having seen Todd present at several events (which is an event in itself), I knew it would be thorough information and simply put.
As a full-time Notes developer, I have had limited experience with WSS. I had a few months to experiment with V2 a couple of years ago and not much else since then but reading to keep up with the latest. The book has been easy to follow for me. This book makes complicated features/concepts simpler. Some highlights so far: -Short code snippets about the object model, which is much easier to digest than a page of code. -the explanations of WSS 3.0 authentication are enlightening and will enable me to understand and discuss it with people who know much more about it. -the explanation of the Mobile Emulator setup was simple and concise. -He doesn't blur the lines between WSS and MOSS! It has been my experience to date that good information on WSS is scattered and, many times, much more information than I need. I want to read something that gives me an immediate understanding of the subject at hand, gives me what I NEED TO KNOW, I'll fill in the details later. This book brings it all together in a clear, concise manner. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-01 15:52:14 EST)
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| 01-30-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Great book! Gets right to the point!! This book doesn't require you to go through it in order. Find the chapter you'd like to read and dive right into it!
We are currently implementing WSS 3.0 and we need to quickly learn any and everything about WSS 3.0. This book is absolutely a perfect fit for us. For those who were exposed to WSS 2.0 this book provides useful information regarding the differences between 2.0 and 3.0 so you can learn quickly. The first few chapters are really "end users" friendly, so they can read through them and see the improvement provided in WSS 3.0. This book is truly audience friendly. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-01 15:52:14 EST)
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| 01-19-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is an excellent book on the Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) IF:
Your boss has already told you to use WSS You already know what WSS is supposed to do You have some programming experience, especially in C# You know about the .NET Framework You have some basic knowledge of how the web works You really want to know about WSS. If you don't know what WSS is, the first sentence says that it 'is the ideal platform for the creation of reusable and modular websites for use in an intranet, extranet, or Internet scenario.' But I thought that same sentence would do for a book on Front Page or ASP.NET or a whole bunch of other technologies. Summary, a good book for the developer, too advanced for the complete beginner. If you're a beginner I'd suggest that you start with SharePoint For Dummies then move to this book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-30 22:24:51 EST)
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| 01-19-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Very good book. Todd has done a very good job of putting together content that, as many of us who have been working with WSS 3.0 for the last year know, is scattered all over the place in blogs and wikis.
Todd has a great advantage at being one of the "first" -- many of the other SharePoint books aren't due until much later this year. Quite an impressive feat. Yes, there are a few typos, and probably a few errata will be released -- I don't care. He does a great job covering the new stuff and comparing it to the old stuff. If you are TOTALLY new to SharePoint Development, you may wanna skip this one. However, if you are a hardcore MOSS developer and "gotta have the info", this is a great start. It pretty much covers almost every aspect of WSS 3.0 development. I have been working with MOSS 2007/WSS 3.0 for some time now, and I learned a lot from this book. This is NOT a depth book on WSS -- this is a breadth book. Combine this with the other content emerging (MSDN, blogs, wikis, etc.), and you have a real head start on ramping up on this great technology -- before it has been officially released! (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-30 22:24:51 EST)
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| 01-12-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Todd's book is great! He has the uncanny ability to just give you exactly what you need to get started on the various topics. I love it
(I have ALWAYS liked books like this. Just give me enough to get me going. (Now, I do love reference books too, but I can always go online and get the additional references that I need). Go order your copy today!! (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-19 01:02:56 EST)
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| 01-06-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I recently got the opportunity to beta test SharePoint 2007 for a content migration and this book seems to address all my questions and concerns. Even though I am not a programmer, I can follow this book and understand the concepts and code. Actually, one of the better technical books I have read in a long while. Make sure to have a clean install of SharePoint 2007 up and running to follow along with the book examples. Since SharePoint 2007 saves pages, templates and documents in the database, it is good for a DBA to become familiar with how this functions. This book goes a long way to explain those details.
Oh, and it is all you can buy at the moment anyway! (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-12 16:39:30 EST)
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| 01-05-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I've been a SharePoint developer for several years now and am currently developing custom solutions for SharePoint V3. SharePoint V3 is a huge leap from the previous version. Developers need a resource to help get their hands around developing custom solutions. This book provides us a comprehensive resource for that purpose. The book that covers everything from Authentication and Authorization to Web Parts and Workflows. No SharePoint V3 developer should be without it!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-12 16:39:30 EST)
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