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Lean Software Development

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:40:16 GMT

Very good article and some good steps on Lean Software Development

Process Implementation and TFS(Team Foundation Server)- Part1

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:28:26 GMT

I am going to focus this post to explore the process implementation capabilities and features of TFS. Let me start by sharing my understanding of a Process and then see how TFS can help me implement it.

How to customize an existing process template in TFS?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:27:33 GMT

In my last post "Process Implementation and TFS(Team Foundation Server)- Part1" I spoke about editing the process template using TFS process template manager. The limitation with this approach is that it commits the changes at the template level which can only be seen in the new project. So, in other words the existing projects using that template would not see the changes.

Bug in VSTS 2008 SP1 causes think time for redirected ignored

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:17:18 GMT

Unfortunately, late last week we discovered a nasty bug with load testing in VSTS 2008 SP1 that is a regression from the original RTM version of VSTS 2008: for Web test requests that result in redirects, any think time that is specifed on the request is ignored when the Web test is run in a load test. Even more unfortunately, VSTS 2008 SP1 has been locked down for changes, so the fix for this problem will not make it in. We will need to create a QFE to be applied to SP1 to fix the problem. It takes some time to get through the QFE process. In the meantime, it is possible to workaround this bug by adding a Web test plugin to each Web test used in a load test that uses redirects and think times (probably most Web tests). The work around is to add the following WebTestPlugin to your test solution, and then add the Web test plug-in to each Web test (fortunately a Web test can have any number of plug-ins):

Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 RTM is here

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:54:30 GMT

RTM SP1 for Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 is out and available for download http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/products/cc533448.aspx Visual Studio 2008 SP1 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 significantly improve the developer experience during the development process, and at runtime. These improvements address top issues reported by customers. For more information, see Visual Studio 2008 SP1 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

How Do I: Build and Deploy Database Projects Using Team Build?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:55:36 GMT

"In this video we will look at how to automatically build and deploy Visual Studio Team System 2008 database projects using Team Foundation Build 2008."

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customization

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:37:41 GMT

In Part 1 of this article we discussed about the general architecture of a workitem type and listed all the sections and their options which go into defining a workitem type. In Part 2 we covered the architectural and design considerations related to customization of workitem type. In Part 3 now, we will go to the brass tacks to know how this customization can be actually achieved.

Creating a project in Team Foundation Server

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:16:03 GMT

A short screencast showing how to create a project in Team Foundation Server

Hudson now supports Team Foundation Server

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:48:28 GMT

Today a plugin was released that adds support for Microsoft's source control manager Team Foundation Server to Hudson (a continuous integration server). The plugin makes it possible to retrieve files and poll the server to detect changes on a project. If Hudson detects a change, a new build can be started automatically.

Guidelines for effective TFS comments.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:30:12 GMT

Guidelines for writing effective TFS comments.

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite Overview

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:44:58 GMT

Microsoft Visual studio team system 2008 is an integrated Application development and management solution which contains tools, processes and guidance to help everyone on the team to improve their skills and work more effectively together.

Developer Error or TFS Shortcoming?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:01:03 GMT

Steve summarizes a recent experience where he had to reinstall his system and apps to eliminate a problem with unmanaged debugging. Source control ended up not having all of his code which could have been a disaster. Steve was able to successfully restore his machine but it took longer than it should have - couldn't TFS have helped with this?

How to implement workflow in VSTS - Case of Code Review

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:23:52 GMT

There are many occasions when we need to implement workflow in the environment of VSTS. In this article, we will be taking up a case of building a workflow for Code Review.

TFS Wish list

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:01:02 GMT

Javi goes through some limitations in TFS 2008 that he'd like to see sorted in the following version

How to get up to speed with Team Foundation Server

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:01:03 GMT

A collection of links about TFS, from evaluation to installation to customization and maintenance.

The devil is in the details (Visual Studio Team System test policy)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:44:03 GMT

What if you have a Team Project with 2 solutions in 1 team project it? How can I enforce the check-in policy to run tests from solution A only when something in solution A is checked in, tests from solution B with solution B changes, ...

Visual Studio Team System 2008 + MSDN giveaway contest

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:31:02 GMT

Alvin is giving away 3 license for Visual Studio Team System. 2008 with MSDN subscription

VSTS - How to create and deploy custom check-in policy

Tue, 27 May 2008 02:00:27 GMT

In this article, we are going to take an overview regarding how to create and deploy custom check-in policy. We will explore these topics with an example which refers to a custom workitem type "Code Review" which was created in earlier series of articles.

Custom NAnt Task for Removing TFS Bindings

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:46:03 GMT

This article will highlight a custom NAnt task that strips a folder of all source control bindings.

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customi

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:57:05 GMT

This article discusses the customization of workitems.

Best Of Visual Studio Team System(VSTS) Articles

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:07 GMT

Here are some of the best of the Visual Studio Team System articles. Covers TFS, TDD, Unit Testing, Web Testing, Code Metrics, Work Items and much more!!

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customi

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:27:29 GMT

In VSTS terminology, workitem is the data representation of any abstract entity which needs to be tracked over a period of time. Workitems store the data in the form of records in Team Foundation Server. Each workitem once created store the status of various data elements like identification, state, creation date, change history, links, attachments, quantification of work done etc.

Are you still using Visual SourceSafe !!! ?

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:38:19 GMT

Last version OF VSS was in 2005 and Microsoft Recommend moving to TFS Version Control and you still use VSS ...I can't believe that !!!!

New Team Foundation Server projects on CodePlex!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:46:03 GMT

There's always time to browse CodePlex! It is actually a good thing to do that from time to time. In the past few days, I spotted two great new projects on Team Foundation Server. Thumbs up for their authors!

DotNetKicks.com - Stories tagged with TeamSystem

TOP 10 VSTS and TFS Articles you MUST read

Lean Software Development

Process Implementation and TFS(Team Foundation Server)- Part1

How to customize an existing process template in TFS?

Bug in VSTS 2008 SP1 causes think time for redirected ignored

Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 RTM is here

How Do I: Build and Deploy Database Projects Using Team Build?

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customization

Creating a project in Team Foundation Server

Hudson now supports Team Foundation Server

Guidelines for effective TFS comments.

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite Overview

Developer Error or TFS Shortcoming?

How to implement workflow in VSTS - Case of Code Review

TFS Wish list

How to get up to speed with Team Foundation Server

The devil is in the details (Visual Studio Team System test policy)

Visual Studio Team System 2008 + MSDN giveaway contest

VSTS - How to create and deploy custom check-in policy

Custom NAnt Task for Removing TFS Bindings

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customi

Best Of Visual Studio Team System(VSTS) Articles

VSTS - Workitem Architecture, Design Considerations and Customi

Are you still using Visual SourceSafe !!! ?

New Team Foundation Server projects on CodePlex!