MVVM and Confirmation Dialogs(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 1 year, 10 months ago

Providing a confirmation dialog is one of those common requirements that aren’t typically covered when you start reading about the MVVM pattern. Here’s an approach that allows you to still make use of Commands, keep your View Model testable, avoid having to put code behind your View and create a reusable approach for all types of dialogs... read more...

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RIA Services - ADO.Net Services and WCF(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 2 years, 6 months ago

I’ve had a chance to look at RIA Services over the last few months and thought it would be good to clear up some of the confusion over where RIA Services stands in relation to other related technologies like ADO.NET Data Services and WCF. read more...

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Using the Silverlight 2.0 ProgressBar Control(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 4 months ago

There's a bit more to using the new Silverlight 2.0 ProgressBar control than you might think. This post looks at the control and how to use it in real world scenarios. read more...

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Preventing Double Form Posts(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 6 months ago

Most posts on this topic focus on disabling the submit button that causes the post. This works fine when you only have one submit control. But, if you have multiple buttons and/or link buttons that can cause a post and want to avoid potential conflicts if a user clicks a second submit control before the first one has been processed then this is really simply approach. read more...

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Some Thoughts on Oslo(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 7 months ago

The concept of modelling software in an abstract manner to ease the process of creating the real thing has been around for a while. And in all that time it’s never really taken off in the mainstream. So it’s pretty exciting to hear Microsoft has decided to give it a go – Microsoft have always been clever when it comes to examining the landscape, taking out the best bits, and building something that stands out from the rest. Let’s hope they learn the lessons of others and produce something that’s really different. read more...

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Want to Speed Up Your ASP.NET Web Site?(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 8 months ago

There are lots of tricks to optimising the speed of your web site. Most of them require you to follow certain design and implementation best practices. But, if you're looking for a quick and (really) easy way to make your site even faster then you should definitely check out the new Runtime Page Optimizer (RPO). Deployment is pretty much copying an assembly to your web server and adding a couple of lines to your web.config - it's that simple! read more...

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Supporting Leaderless Projects(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 8 months ago

Are you a junior developer working alone? Are you part of a team with no Development Team Lead (DTL)? Do you feel neglected, unloved and with nowhere to turn? Then this article is for you and your manager. read more...

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Documenting Coding Standards - Less is More(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 9 months ago

A colleague and I were recently invited to provide feedback on a client's coding standards and were sent a 60+ page document to review. In preparation for the meeting I diligently started to go through each section providing comments and suggestions as I went. But after about page 30 my concentration began to wane and my comments grew more and more sparse. The moral of this story... If someone that's being paid to review your coding standards is struggling to get through them then you can bet your bottom dollar your development team won't be reading them either. This post reflects on the things to consider when documenting your company's standards. read more...

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WCF Simplified to a Single Diagram(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 9 months ago

Anyone learning WCF for the first time will quickly become bewildered by the array of new terms and concepts they have to get their heads around. As part of a presentation I did recently I produced a single diagram that helps gain a quick overview of these terms and how they relate to one another. Check it out. read more...

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So What's Your Personal (Developer) Brand?(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 10 months ago

I am increasingly being asked by members of my team how they can further themselves within the company. While this is certainly an option – and a popular one – it is not the only track to follow. You could choose to become a technical specialist, an architect or even a technical salesperson. But whatever path you choose to follow your ability to achieve it will be dependent on how you develop your own personal brand – in other words the way you portray yourself to others will directly reflect the opportunities that are presented to you. read more...

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Development Team Meetings - Keeping the Focus(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 11 months ago

Weekly team meetings are an essential part of any Development Team. Especially when team members are working on different projects and multiple locations. Keeping these meetings relevant and informative is crucial – people are busy and no-one wants their time wasted. I recently sent out an email expanding on the types of meetings we have and how people can participate – perhaps they will help your team when they get together. read more...

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CSS Adapter For ASP Wizard Control(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 3 years, 11 months ago

Ever wanted to use the ASP Wizard control but couldn't bare the verbose (table based) rendering? Check this post out for a CSS adapter that will render the control using a CSS friendly div based layout. read more...

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ALT.NET Podcast - Management Crisis!(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 4 years ago

The first ALT.NET Podcast discussed some interesting points but one stood out for me - apparently there is a Management Crisis. Read how this manager responds... crisis what crisis? read more...

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How To Become a Development Team Leader(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 4 years ago

Moving from being a developer to leading a team of developers is the ambition of many - and it's easier than you might think to achieve. In fact, there is only one thing you need to do. read more...

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Do You Really Want to Be a Development Team Leader?(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 4 years, 1 month ago

Ask any up and coming developer what they would like to do in the next year or so and you'll invariably hear, "I'd like to become a Development Team Leader". Hopefully most will have actually considered the change of role and be looking for new challenges and ways to contribute more to their chosen profession. However, for some this is an automatic response to a question that is particularly difficult to answer in an industry with no clear career path. For others it's simply a way to move up the pay scale. read more...

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How To Impress At Your Next Interview(andrewtokeley.net)

submitted by tokes(1085) 4 years, 1 month ago

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to interview a lot of prospective developers. In that time I have come to understand more clearly what it is that impresses me most. And it might not be what you expect. read more...

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