Efficient workflow with Linq to Sql using Migrator, T4 and some Xslt(devcarl.posterous.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years ago

Linq to SQL is still my favorite datalayer, why? Excellent Linq capabilities and the fact that I only have to change my database once, and my code/entities will be immediately reflected. How? First, download MigratorDotNet, it's a utility for database migrations, which versions your database changes in code: http://code.google.com/p/migratordotnet/wiki/GettingStarted. Create a new library in your solution and start writing migratio... read more...

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Asp.Net MVC and the Microsoft Chart Controls in .NET 4.0(devcarl.posterous.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years ago

In .NET 4 the Chart Controls has become a part of the framework so there is not a separate download as to .NET 3.5. In this post I will show how to integrate them with Asp.Net MVC on .NET 4 because there are some changes from .NET 3.5. Also the most examples on the web suggests that you should output the resulting image directly from the Controller, I will show you how to take use of the full capabilities of Chart Controls and let it render it's own html, including <map>. read more...

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AutoMapper 1.1 released(www.lostechies.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years ago

Today Jimmy Bogard pushed out the 1.1 release of AutoMapper. read more...

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How to use jQuery UI Autocomplete with Asp.Net MVC(devcarl.posterous.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years, 1 month ago

Carl show how to get jQuery UI's new Autocomplete widget play with Asp.Net MVC: read more...

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How to use Ajax Library 4 AutoComplete with Asp.Net MVC(devcarl.posterous.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years, 2 months ago

How to use Ajax Library 4 AutoComplete with Asp.Net MVC. read more...

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Asp.Net MVC 2 and automatic stringlength validation using Linq to SQL(devcarl.posterous.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years, 2 months ago

This snippet of code gets the max string length for MVC 2 validation model from the database schema automatically using the attributes which Linq to SQL uses. read more...

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Validating a variable length list, ASP.NET MVC 2-style(blog.stevensanderson.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Anderson follow up article on how to validate a variable elgnth list in MVC 2. read more...

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Editing a variable length list, ASP.NET MVC 2-style(blog.stevensanderson.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 2 years, 3 months ago

A while back I posted about a way of editing a list of items where the user can add or remove as many items as they want. Tim Scott later provided some helpers to make the code neater. Now, I find myself making use of this technique so often that I thought it would be worthwhile providing an update to show how you can do it even more easily with ASP.NET MVC 2 because of its strongly-typed and templated input helpers. read more...

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Small Basic, a programming language from Microsoft aimed at kids(readwriteweb.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 6 months ago

Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming a breeze. Ideal for kids and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take the first step into the wonderful world of programming. read more...

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Simple Introduction to Extensible Applications with the MEF(blogs.msdn.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 7 months ago

The head of the MEF team, Brad Abrams, finally made me understand what MEF is all about! read more...

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 released(blogs.msdn.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 8 months ago

The second beta of Internet Explorer 2 is now available for download. read more...

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ASP.NET MVC Tip #23 – Use POCO LINQ to SQL Entities (weblogs.asp.net)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 10 months ago

In this tip, Stephen Walther demonstrate how you can create LINQ to SQL entities that do not contain any special attributes. He shows you how you can use an external XML file to map LINQ to SQL entities to database objects. read more...

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Seven Agile Team Practices That Scale(agilejournal.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 10 months ago

Dean Leffingwell observed seven principles common to all agile methods that can be readily applied throughout the enterprise. read more...

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ASP.NET MVC Preview 4 - Using Ajax and Ajax.Form(hanselman.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 10 months ago

Hanselman explains how to use the new AjaxHelper in Asp.Net MVC Preview 4. read more...

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Dynamic Data Futures 6/25 update posted(blogs.msdn.com)

submitted by glennen(310) 3 years, 10 months ago

A new drop of Dynamic Data has arrived! read more...

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