Overview
As companies worldwide flock to get their Web-based B2B capabilities up and running, developers are faced with the reality of designing, developing, and implementing these systems. Written for applications developers, programmers, and technical managers, Implementing B2B Commerce with .NET provides in-depth, technical information on the technologies and techniques you need to build effective and secure Web-based B2B solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Based on the author's extensive professional experience, this book explores the purpose and advantages of B2B Web systems, and provides specific information on the tools that aid in their development.You will find detailed explanations of relevant .NET technologies and how to use them to build B2B systems. In addition, the book presents experience-based methods and strategies for managing the development process, as well as extensive coverage of the wide range of B2B applications possible -- from simple transaction processing to sophisticated, customized supplier and partner communications. Plenty of real-world code examples illustrate concepts and provide you with valuable building blocks for your own projects. With these specific technologies and methods for building B2B Web systems, along with an understanding of the kinds of sophisticated B2B applications available, you will be well-equipped to make your organization's B2B plans a reality.
Editorials
Addresses the technical as well as the strategic challenges commonly encountered when building an extranet and business-to-business Internet commerce applications. The author provides explanations and code examples for implementing the .NET framework, XML web services, and the BizTalk .NET enterprise server. He also discusses the formation of a development team, a methodology for managing projects, and the principles of supply-chain management. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)