Professional DotNetNuke 4: Open Source Web Application Framework for ASP.NET 2.0 (Programmer to Programmer)

Overview

The architecture of DotNetNuke has evolved from a simple rewrite of the IBuySpy Portal into a best-practice example of enterprise-level design patterns and coding standards that can be applied in the real world. This chapter explains the components of the architecture behind DotNetNuke and how they work together to form an enterprise-worthy web application framework.

Before tackling the architectural overview, however, you should understand some key technologies that DotNetNuke employs.