Overriding ToString() Makes Debugging Easier(bangequals.net)

submitted by OmarKooheji(135) 3 years, 8 months ago

Make your life easier while debugging in Visual Studio, see your objects in thier full glory using ToString. read more...

1 comment |category: Visual Studio |Views: 409

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SQL Server 2008 Express with Management Tools(microsoft.com)

submitted by tdavisjr(335) 3 years, 9 months ago

SQL Server 2008 Express database was released last week; but now Microsoft just released the Management tools and the Advanced Services additions that give you SQL Server 2008 Express Reporting Services read more...

3 comments |category: Database |Views: 798

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CoolMenu: A Silverlight Menu Control(pagebrooks.com)

submitted by pbrooks(775) 3 years, 9 months ago

I thought it would be cool to try building a reusable container control so I came up with CoolMenu. You really have to try this one out to get the full experience, a screen shot just doesn't do it justice. CoolMenu is a Silverlight container control that gives you a nice wave-like effect as you move your mouse over the menu items. Clicking a menu item causes the item to bounce. read more...

3 comments |category: Silverlight |Views: 1794

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Exploring System.Web.Routing(codethinked.com)

submitted by justin_etheredge(8539) 3 years, 9 months ago

An overview of the new System.Web.Routing namespace that was included in .net 3.5 SP1. read more...

add a comment |category: ASP.NET |Views: 785

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1: First Impressions(colincochrane.com)

submitted by ColinCochrane(235) 4 years, 2 months ago

Since the IE development team releasing the first beta version of Internet Explorer 8 for developers last week, I've had the chance to play around with this latest incarnation of the Internet Explorer family. While most of the focus has been on the improved support for web standards, which is immediately evident even in this early beta, there are many more new features and enhancements that are making IE8 look like its shaping up into a solid browser. read more...

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What Does It Take To Become A Grandmaster Developer?(moserware.com)

submitted by moserware(1665) 4 years, 2 months ago

Provides an analogy between chess grandmasters and software developers including some C# examples. read more...

5 comments |category: Patterns |Views: 19

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Visual LINQ: Watch query expressions as they happen!(msmvps.com)

submitted by wisemx(8074) 4 years, 2 months ago

Interested yet? The source code is available... read more...

2 comments |category: Linq |Views: 34

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AJAX Control Toolkit Updated to 20229(codeplex.com)

submitted by vincentw56(169) 4 years, 2 months ago

*Version 3.0.20229* 2008-02-29 release of the AJAX Control Toolkit targets the official release of .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. * *AjaxControlToolkit-Framework3.5.zip* is the full release package with complete source code to all controls, the test framework, VSI, and more. * *AjaxControlToolkit-Framework3.5-NoSource.zip* contains only the sample web site and VSI and is for people who don't need or want the source code for the controls. *Version 1.0.20229* You can also download the Toolkit for .NET Framework 2.0, ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 and Visual Studio 2005. * *AjaxControlToolkit.zip* is the full release package with complete source code to all controls, the test framework, VSI, and more. * *AjaxControlToolkit-NoSource.zip* contains only the sample web site and VSI and is for people who don't need or want the source code for the controls. Please see the [url:sample website release notes|http://asp.net/ajax/ajaxcontroltoolkit/samples] for more details. read more...

1 comment |category: AJAX |Views: 433

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Links to LINQ(blogs.msdn.com)

submitted by CharlieCalvert(7875) 4 years, 2 months ago

Here are some useful links to LINQ information. read more...

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Does order matter in a JOIN clause?(weblogs.sqlteam.com)

submitted by kprernn(1445) 4 years, 2 months ago

Does the order of tables referenced in a JOIN clause affect query performance. In this post, Joe addresses this question by examining the query execution plans created for sample queries. read more...

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Using BlogEngine.net as a general purpose CMS part I(blog.spontaneouspublicity.com)

submitted by HoolieMan(1715) 4 years, 2 months ago

In this series of posts, I will show how I converted a small website from just standard .aspx pages into a site where all pages are editable by Windows Live Writer and via an online interface. In Part I of this series I will just set some background on how I am approaching the creation of this lightweight CMS. read more...

add a comment |category: ASP.NET |Views: 398

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Douchebaggery(codinghorror.com)

submitted by jdelator(500) 4 years, 2 months ago

To imply that programmers using Windows "don't care enough about their tools to get the best"? I have a pretty thick skin based on the psychic scars of the thousands of petty internet religious wars I've participated in, and this one even ruffles my feathers a little. I read more...

14 comments |category: Open Source |Views: 5

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MSDN Reader!! A Must Have Application!(aneef.net)

submitted by mfmaneef(455) 4 years, 3 months ago

he MSDN Reader allows you to browse through MSDN Magazine articles like never before. Read through articles, view figures and code snippets in an intuitive and easy-to-use experience. read more...

1 comment |category: Windows Presentation Foundation |Views: 21

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What a .NET Interview SHOULD Be!(keepitsimpleprojects.com)

submitted by simplicityiskey(650) 4 years, 3 months ago

I wish I had interviews like the one described here. This process would really allow you to show your skills with actions. I think the interviewee benefits from this as well. If they don't like the team they will be working with they can bow out of the rest of the process. read more...

4 comments |category: Other |Views: 8

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The DotNetKicks Effect - Enjoy While it Lasts(devblog.ailon.org)

submitted by ailon(1335) 4 years, 3 months ago

DotNetKicks is great source of .NET related information but is it going to survive the shortcomings of "digg" concept? read more...

9 comments |category: Community |Views: 4

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The Most Useful VS Feature No One Seems To Use(vonsharp.net)

submitted by viggity(1124) 4 years, 3 months ago

Speed up your debugging time by using the Exceptions dialog box. read more...

1 comment |category: Tips & Tricks |Views: 17

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