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Concurrency, Performance, Arrays and when Dirty Writes are OK

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:41:42 GMT

This article will show how to increase the performance of a rather simple algorithm up to 80%, by showing how we can accept a loss in absolutely accuracy, and also taking advantage of how processors work.

Measure Amount of Data To Serialize with a Null Stream

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:56:26 GMT

A tip on how to measure the amount of data you're about to serialize, using a Null Stream.

How to build a WPF Numeric Entry Control

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:09 GMT

A tutorial on how to build a control for numeric entry in WPF, including full keyboard support, buttons that increment the value while you hold the mouse down, and more. This starts from scratch and explains not only how each part works, but why certain choices were made. Full source code project downloadable.

Determine CPU usage of current process in C++ and C#

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:21:29 GMT

How to determine the CPU usage of the current process in Windows, with examples in both C++ and C#.

Software Developers Never Change

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:31:24 GMT

So if you are to take anything away from this rant, take this, do what you love, and become the best at it. And if what you love isn't your 9-5 job, deeply understand this and get out of the way of people who's 9-5 job is what they love.

How to Track Database Changes With Triggers

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:40:01 GMT

How to easily and automatically track database changes, both in a single table and in foreign key tables. Also, code to effectively display changes in a list view.

Top 5 Attributes of Highly Effective Programmers

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:46:02 GMT

Just an essential article. I would like to add "discipline" to this list.

MSDN Code Gallery (Direct link)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:16:02 GMT

The MSDN Code Gallery is a portal for snippets, samples and other resources. In it you can find pages that describe samples and supporting documents including screenshots and design documents. In addition, you will find hosted conversations about these samples, sample projects or other resources that have been provided to the community. This destination is open to the entire community to contribute content to. (Description from Soma's blog)

So Much for the Optimization

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:16:02 GMT

Don't optimize prematurely your code, here's why.

Essential Graphic Design Tools for .NET Developers

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:46:07 GMT

Use Paint.NET, BluePrint CSS Framework, and the ASP.NET 2.0 CSS Friendly Adapters to quickly chalk up an ASP-Driven user interface.