ASPNET Roadmap

This document outlines the history and future plans for ASP.NET, Microsoft's web application framework. It describes ASP.NET versions 1.0 through 3.5, and previews upcoming version 4.0. Key planned improvements for 4.0 include better performance, scalability, caching support, and more control over client behavior. The document also compares ASP.NET WebForms and MVC approaches, and discusses continued innovation through new controls, templates, and support for technologies like jQuery.