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		James
 
 
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				 Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:36 pm    Post subject: Web Matrix for development | 
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				I often use Web Matrix to develop asp.net applications.
 
I like it of course because it's free, but it is also easier to use than VS.Net in some ways, as there is less functionality.
 
 
For big applications I still use VS.Net but Web Matrix certainly has its place. | 
			 
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		jon
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:34 am    Post subject:  | 
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				WebMatrix is not bad for a free development tool. I've used it in the past and it's very practical as it comes with its own testing web server.
 
 
 
 
 
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		raven
 
 
  Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 41
 
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				 Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:32 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				If you have access to vs.net why are you using web matrix?  I am not familar with web matrix, but if it doesn't do as much as vs.net and you have it, I am not clear why you would trade off from one to another. _________________ Programmers do it in code | 
			 
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		Kurtis
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:26 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				 	  | raven wrote: | 	 		  | If you have access to vs.net why are you using web matrix?  I am not familar with web matrix, but if it doesn't do as much as vs.net and you have it, I am not clear why you would trade off from one to another. | 	  
 
 
Why not?
 
There is no harm in learning different software tools, who knows when you might need it.
 
 
Also not everyone has access to VS.Net at all times, so having a back up development method is a great idea. | 
			 
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		Don
 
 
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				 Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:04 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				I agree, that is better to learn as much as you can, even if it is a free tool like WebMatrix. You never know when you might need it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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		Steve
 
 
  Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 15
 
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				 Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:42 pm    Post subject:  | 
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				 	  | Don wrote: | 	 		  I agree, that is better to learn as much as you can, even if it is a free tool like WebMatrix. You never know when you might need it.
 
Don | 	  
 
 
   
 
I was stuck at a friends house once and desperately had to change something on a website for a client.
 
He didnt have VS.net of course, so luckily i was able to quickly download Webmatrix and install it on his computer.
 
So yes, it can save you sometimes! | 
			 
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