Does Anyone Use Web Parts?

[Robert Cramer]

Just wondering if any of you [or anyone you know] actually implement portal
sites using ASP.NET Web Parts, or use Web Parts outside of portal-style
sites.

I'm just now learning about Web Parts, and was wondering if this is a
popular or frequently used capability.

Thanks.

 

[Michael Nemtsev [MVP]]

Hello Robert,

yep, it's miostly used with Sharepoint development, but time to time people
are eager to apply this stuff to standard ASP.NET development.

It mostly depends on the type of your site. WebParts make sence where your
allow users customise their pages - content and layout. It can be easily
achievent with WebParts

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RC> Just wondering if any of you [or anyone you know] actually implement
RC> portal sites using ASP.NET Web Parts, or use Web Parts outside of
RC> portal-style sites.
RC>
RC> I'm just now learning about Web Parts, and was wondering if this is
RC> a popular or frequently used capability.
RC>
RC> Thanks.
RC>

 

[John Timney \(MVP\)]

Its rare in non sharepoint related sites. I don't think I've really come
across a site really using them in anger except for a little
personalisation - but for sharepoint asp.net work its a pre-requisite skill
for any asp.net developer, and given its a huge shortage area its worth your
while acquiring the knowledge if you can.

Regards

John Timney (MVP)
http://www.johntimney.com
http://www.johntimney.com/blog

 

[Just Me]

Actually, its not something which ive seen used much to be honest. Its more
driven at portal type sites, where there are a number of possible features
people may want on their page.

In my experience, I have found that they seldom have a use for applications
in which the functionality tends to be driven towards an objective rather
than the whim of the user. Applications can be complicated enough as it is
without web parts muddying up the water. But thats just my opinion.

However, I think they have a part to play ( No pun intended ). What is very
impressive is when you see them in a fat client using ajax and you can
dynamically drag and drop them with snapping into position, this is truly
impressive.

Application development on the web is becoming more and more demanding with
users expecting desktop experience on the web page. So, its probable they
will become more ubiquitous as time goes by and developers become more front
end/ajax competent.

Just my two cents worth....