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Update on Generic Extension Methods project.

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:27:51 GMT

Some activity of note on the Generic Extension Methods project.

Firebug Lite for IE, Opera, Safari

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:27:04 GMT

When working in other browsers than Firefox I definitely miss the Firebug extension. By using Firebug Lite we can now have some of the original Firebug features in other browsers like: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, etc.

Functional .NET - Lose the Magic Strings - Matthew Podwysocki

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:54:44 GMT

In this current series that I'm running as a follow-up to my presentation last week on Applied Functional Programming, we're talking about ways we can improve our code with functional techniques. The ideas presented here are things that are being used in applications today, and learning from them can help you write more concise and flexible code. Let's get caught up to where we are in the series:Extensibility Through ClosuresLaziness Becomes YouThe War on Magic Strings Many in the .NET world

6 Things Developers Should Know By 2010

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:16:02 GMT

A list of 6 things I think asp.net developers should know by 2010

Introducing the Generic Extension Methods Project

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:24:03 GMT

Never create another IsNullOrEmpty helper class again! This permissively licensed open source project contains .Net 3.x extension methods to help extend the capabilities of your code and your team.

Utilizing transactional NTFS through .NET

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:00:57 GMT

We're used to using transactions when dealing with the database layer. Transactions ensure we can perform multiple queries as one atomic event, either they all succed or they all fail, obeying the rules of ACIDity. Until Vista, performing transactional file operations haven't been possible.

12+ open source projects for .NET you probably didn't know about.

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:01:02 GMT

Here's a few of the better .NET open source projects which are making a difference to .NET developers worldwide, and it just shows that the open source .NET community is alive and well.

Exponentially Improve Performance to Start ASP.net 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 Debug

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:46:05 GMT

Stop the waiting when debugging your ASP.Net Web Applications! Here's a complete RAM Disk solution to save your sanity.

LINQ Your Typed DataSets

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:31:02 GMT

Ever needed to perform an INNER JOIN on a pair of DataTables? Would you like to do so in a completely type-safe manner? Boy do I have the technique for you using Typed DataSets and LINQ!

HOW TO Properly add Client Script in ASP.Net Ajax

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:47:34 GMT

Response.Write is evil. Find out why.

Significant Advances in Unit Testing Windows Workflow

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:28:32 GMT

This post describes a unit testing library for testing Windows Workflow Foundations. It is not a framework like HarnessIt, NUnit, or MsTest. Rather it's a library that can be used in conjunction with any of these testing frameworks.

JavaScript Keyboard Events Matrix for Function Keys F1 through F12

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:36:02 GMT

How to use the function keys appropriately in a web application.

Coalesce the C# 2.0 Way

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:44:26 GMT

We've all written Coalesce functions, but in C# 2.0 you don't have to!

Implementing the MVCA Pattern - The Adapter

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:15:43 GMT

In this installment of the MVCA series of entries we will learn about the Controller Adapter classes and how they are used to provide a bridge between the GUI-agnostic controller and the GUI framework.

One PowerShell Script to download PDC2008 Videos, Code and PowerPoints

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:46:08 GMT

Yes I did it. I downloaded all 65,563,667,714 bytes and saved them as 407 files on my nice new WD Passport hard drive that I brought home from the PDC2008. And, yes I did it the old fashioned manual way: Right-Click on link and Save-As. But you don't have to do it. In this blog post I provide the metadata of all the files I downloaded and a PowerShell script that will help you automating the download process. Besides the PDC content you also get to a treasure trove of PowerShell scripting techniques ranging from dynamically generating Regular Expressions to loading meta-data form XML and CSV files.

HOWTO: Use Visual Studio Find and Replace to Conditionally Change Code

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:36:43 GMT

Writing Regular Expressions is a black art that is equally powerful and frustrating to master. Visual Studio's Search & Replace feature allows for using Regular Expression matching to perform complex replace operations. I'll show you how.

Implementing the MVCA Pattern - The Controller

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:10:51 GMT

Part 4 of the series of entries on implementing a true MVC pattern that uses an Adapter to interface with the underlying display framework.

ToString(), or Convert.ToString(); That is the Question.

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:17:42 GMT

Many people simply aren't aware of the Convert object in .Net, and fewer know that the Convert.ToString() method is preferable to use over the implicit .ToString() available on all objects.

Implementing the MVCA Pattern - The View

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:22:41 GMT

The base view for the MVCA design pattern which is a realistic and simple design for creating truly de-coupled UI and BL layers.

ASP.NET gets no Respect

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:16:11 GMT

Poor ASP.NET! Is it really that bad? I say No!

Dynamic Sort With LINQ

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:47:18 GMT

In this post I will show you how to perform dynamic sorting with LINQ.

String vs StringBuilder: .NET Concatenation Performance Championship

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:04:39 GMT

I wanted to know which was more accurate to use when manipulating strings...and why.

(Un)Official Launch Data for Windows 7

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:52:03 GMT

Looks like MS has let the cat out of the bag.

Success Oriented Architecture

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:31:05 GMT

Architecture can determine a project's success before the first line of code is written.

UnLINQing some Misconceptions about .Net 3.5

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:39:40 GMT

It's not uncommon for people to not understand new technologies. Let's see how some of the current misconceptions stack up to reality.