# Design Decisions

Although there is a rich and continually expanding set of tools for Web application development, the basic development cycle is similar to developing desktop applications in many respects. This section focuses on design decisions that are unique to Web applications.

This section contains:

- Defining Application Boundaries: Describes the necessary steps needed to assemble you ASP pages into a single Web application.
- Controlling Application Flow: Outlines the issues to keep in mind when designing how you will control the flow of Web applications.
- Accommodating International Clients: Contains information relating to the localization of your Web site into various languages.

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