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30 Common String Operations in C# and VB.NET - Part I

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:33:35 GMT

This article compiles some common String operations that we encounter while working with the String class. In Part I, 15 common string operations have been covered .

Stop and Start Index Service Remotely

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:21:24 GMT

Article written to walk you through how to start and stop indexing service remotely and integrate it into your build process. This can be very helpful when you have files that are "locked" by the indexer.

Red Gate to continue development of .NET Reflector

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:56:24 GMT

Red Gate has taken on Lutz Roeder's .NET reflector and will continue development on this in the future. It will continue to be free for the community.

Test your web design in different browsers

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:18:27 GMT

Online tool to see what your website looks like in various browsers. http://browsershots.org

Test your apps faster with Firefox Server Switcher

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:50:24 GMT

Just a quick little article noting the great add-on available for Firefox to help toggle between dev and live servers.

Test your apps faster with Firefox Server Switcher

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:50:24 GMT

Just a quick little article noting the great add-on available for Firefox to help toggle between dev and live servers.

Visual Studio Tip: Split Views

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:01:08 GMT

There are a couple of ways to get a split view in Visual Studio. Both are incredible time savers that I use daily. The first is one that most developers will be aware of, but the second seems to be one that many do not seem to know about.

7 principles of clean and optimized CSS code

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:01:02 GMT

With the popularity of CSS layouts and JavaScript-enriched web page experiences, it's not uncommon, particularly for large sites, for the CSS files alone to grow in size, but there are some principles to consider during and after you write your CSS to help keep it tight and optimized. Optimization isn't just minimizing file size - it's also about being organized, clutter-free, and efficient. You'll find that the more knowledge you have about optimal CSS practices, smaller file size will inevitably come as an direct result of their implementation. You may already be familiar with some of the principles mentioned in this article, but they are worth a review. Being familiar with this concepts will help you write optimized CSS code and make you a better all-around web designer.

65 Excellent jQuery Resources (tutorials,cheat sheets,ebooks,demos)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:20:25 GMT

A list of 65 different jQuery resources, including tutorials, podcasts, cheat sheets, etc

40 CSS/JS Styling and Functionality Techniques

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:16:02 GMT

Designing effective web forms isn't easy, as we need to figure out more practical styling and functionality techniques to provide a great user experience. Recently there have been a number of noteworthy techniques such as styling different form fields, live validation, Context highlighting, trading options from field to another, slider controls and more - using CSS and different Javascript libraries. Below we present findings of search to more than 40 tutorials and demos to showcase the capabilities and robustness of CSS and Javascript.

10 Invaluable CSS Resources

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:01:13 GMT

First things first. I'm an application (middle tier) developer. My design skills while adequate, are not by any means what I'd like them to be. Like a good geek girl, I've been working on this. I've put together a list of very helpful CSS resources I've stumbled upon in my quest to improve my presentation layer skills. I thought I'd share them:

Degin and Review of Business Layers - Quick Tips

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:57:27 GMT

In a typical 3-tier application, designing the business layer is a key factor in making the application robust and maintainable. Here are some tips on designing the business layer in a Multi Layered Architecture. These tips can be put into practice while designing / developing / reviewing the business layer.

.Net: Using ThreadStatic Attribute in Multithreaded Applications

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:56:36 GMT

Writing multithreaded programs in .Net requires a good understanding of the threading functionalities available in the .Net Framework. ThreadStatic attribute is a useful keyword in multithreaded programs. As far as functionality is concerned, ThreadStatic attribute is a variation of the static keyword. Read more...

IIS7 Rewrite module CTP

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:58:02 GMT

Finally a neat solution for the nasty problem IIS url rewriting, this solution doesn solve the problem only for ASP.net, but because it works on IIS level, it can be used with PHP, ColdFusion, ASP Classic, ..... etc

TechNet Sept 2008 now on-line & loaded.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:17:15 GMT

Top 10 Performance Improvements in IIS 7.0 The latest release of IIS introduces a modular and extensible platform with improved support for common deployment and management scenarios, enabling significant performance improvements. Here's a look at 10 key areas in IIS 7.0 that provide these improvements. Mike Volodarsky

The Complete Reference for Any jQuery Developer

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:14:27 GMT

If you ever to do something with jQuery, you should find it in this extensive list.

Easy Steps to Get your Web Site to Support IE8 in 5Mins

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:14:38 GMT

Put simply, IE8 running in standard rendering mode will not display sites created to support IE7 very well, based on new standards that IE8 is supporting around HTML and CSS formats. There are two ways to resolve this. The first is to re-write your web application to render IE8 correctly or the second option ( the best to choose first off ) is to instruct IE8 to run a certain site in IE7 emulation mode. On a Per-site basis, site owners and administrators can include the following custom HTTP header to force Internet Explorer 8 to render Web pages like Internet Explorer 7: X-UA-Compatible: IE=EmulateIE7 To add a custom HTTP response header at the Web site level in Internet Information Services 7 on a Windows Server 2008-based computer, follow these steps: Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. Under Connections, double-click the server that you want, and then double-click Sites. Click the Web site where you want to add the custom HTTP response header. Under Web site name Home, double-click HTTP Response Headers in the IIS section. Note In this step, Web site name is the name of the Web site. Under Actions, click Add. In the Name box, type X-UA-Compatible. In the Value box, type IE=EmulateIE7. Click OK.

ReSharper 4.01 RC1 Released! Also See each Dev « ubiquitous fluency

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:56:26 GMT

Here is a love letter to ReSharper. All the devs are show, and today we got RC1 for the 4.01 release. NICE!

Object Oriented Programming with JavaScript : Timer Class

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:23:57 GMT

How to do object oriented programming with JavaScript by taking simple example to a timer class..

Customization of PowerShell hash table merges

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:17:35 GMT

PowerShell provides the += operator to add one hash table to another hash table. By default this operation will result in an error, if both hash tables have at least one key that is common in both collections. In some cases you may want to have a more granular control. For example, you don't want to get an error, if not only the key, but also the value is common in both collections.

ASP.NET MVC Tip #31 - Passing Data to Master Pages and User Controls

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:04:56 GMT

Another great tip from Stephen Walther

New Book for Microsoft CRM .NET Developers

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:42:30 GMT

A new book has been released focused on developers building applications for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

SQL Server 2008 Management Studio tip: Status bar Custom Colors

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:16:02 GMT

"Here is a handy tip for those of you who work often with multiple SQL Server instances: Custom Colors for the connection status bar."

Test Web Pages with Multiple Browsers on a Windows Development Machine

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:41:14 GMT

Check and test your web pages with Virtual PC, IE Tester and Firefox add-ons.

SQL Tips: Joining to the Next Sequential Row

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:37:07 GMT

How to compare a table row with its immediate sibling using TSQL.