Though simple, the ASP.NET "Hello World" application demonstrates the essential steps for creating an ASP.NET application. The application uses a Web Form, controls, and an event that will display a result in response to a user action.

1. Create a new ASP.NET project by clicking FileNewASP.NET Web Application. The New ASP.NET Web Application dialog box appears.
2. In the Name field, enter HelloWorld for the application name.
3. In the Location field, accept the default or enter another path.

1. In the New ASP.NET Web Application dialog box, click View Server Options. The dialog expands to show additional server options.
2. Set the various read and write attributes of the project as needed or accept the defaults.
   Tip: For most ASP.NET projects, the default settings will suffice.
3. Click OK. The Web Forms Designer appears.

1. If necessary, click Design view.
2. From the Web Controls category of the Tool Palette, drag a Button component onto the Designer surface. The Button control appears on the Designer. Make sure the control is selected.
3. In Object Inspector, set the Text property to Hello, world!.

1. In the Designer, double-click the Button control. The code-behind Designer appears, cursor in place between event handler brackets.
2. Code the application logic:

button1.Text = "Hello, developer!";

button1.Text := 'Hello, developer!';

3. Choose FileSave to save the application.

1. Choose RunRun. The application compiles and the HTTP server displays a Web Form in your default browser with the "Hello, world!" button.
2. Click the "Hello, world!" button. The server updates the page with the response, "Hello, developer!".
3. Close the Web browser to return to the IDE.