Programming Microsoft(r) .Net XML Web Services (Pro-Developer)

The book is very confusing. Not clear and concise. Several of the chapters seems to be rehash of documentation meant to increase the size of the book.

Description: 25-Word Description This book breaks new ground by providing a hands-on exploration of XML Web services to help programmers design, build, and consume best-of-breed Web services. 75-Word Description With this guide, the authors set an ambitious course to help professional programmers understand the architecture of XML Web services and implement the right solutions by creating and consuming best-of-breed XML Web services. The book provides a hands-on exploration of how to design, build, and use XML Web services to help developers break new ground with their Web applications. Topics covered include generic Web services, Microsoft ASP.NET-based Web services, the Simple Object Application Protocol (SOAP), Microsoft ADO.NET, .NET Remoting, and more. Positioning Statement: The comprehensive resource for any developer who wants to create great solutions based on XML Web services

"Get the in-depth reference and guidance you need to create and consume high-performance, cross-platform web solutions in the Microsoft .NET environment. This exhaustive resource cuts to the heart of developing XML Web services and their clients - offering expert insights on the relevant standards, .NET classes, and key design and development techniques. You'll learn to exploit core technologies such as XML, UDDI, and SOAP, as well as emerging specifications and tools, so that you can create effective and efficient web Services. You also get complete code in C# for all the book's examples on the Web, ready to adapt to your own applications."--Jacket With this guide, the authors set an ambitious course to help professional programmers understand the architecture of XML Web services and implement the right solutions by creating and consuming best-of-breed XML Web services. The book provides a hands-on exploration of how to design, build, and use XML Web services to help developers break new ground with their Web applications. Topics covered include generic Web services, Microsoft ASP.NET based Web services, the Simple Object Application Protocol (SOAP), Microsoft ADO.NET, .NET Remoting, and more. (Midwest) In the film Tron, an evil force called the Master Control Program gains strength by systematically assimilating other programs across the worldwide networks.