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LINQ to SQL (Part 5 - Binding UI using the ASP:LinqDataSource Control)

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:16:02 GMT

Binding UI using the ASP:LinqDataSource Control

Debugging and Delayed Execution in C# 3.0

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:16:01 GMT

C# 3.0 added a few constructs like queries which are delay executed. This means that they are not actually executed until the results of the query are required. Debugging some of them can seem strange since one can't step in to the Query where its created but only where its enumerated, like in a foreach loop. In this article i will show some of the problems that the user can face based on the fact that the Query is delay executed and the debugger tries to be as non-intrusive as possible.

DotNetKicks.com: Tag RSS feeds

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:16:02 GMT

I have just upgraded DotNetKicks.com to Subversion revision 125. The big addition is RSS feeds for tags.

Become a Better Developer... in 6 months

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:01:03 GMT

What my steps will be for the next 6 months to become a better programmer

QnA on SubSonic

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:46:01 GMT

Rob Conery and Eric Kemp are the main developer force behind SubSonic and interest in the project is gaining momentum. InfoQ editors sent a few questions about the project over and both Eric and Rob responded:

Free royalty free icon sets

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:46:02 GMT

Free icons you can use for your website or program...

Release of BlogEngine.NET 1.1

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:31:01 GMT

Almost three months have passed since the first release of BlogEngine.NET 1.0 and five months since the first public alpha. The interest has been overwhelming and the feedback immense. Because of this, we wanted to get the next version out the door as fast as possible with all the bug fixes and many feature requests from the community.

Karma Points System for DotNetKicks?

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:46:02 GMT

Please let us know your thoughts on the proposed addition of a 'Karma Points' feature to DNK

Top 10 JavaScript String.prototype Extensions

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:46:01 GMT

List of top 10 JavaScript String.prototype Extensions

Using NUnitAsp to test pages w/Forms Authentication

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:31:02 GMT

The following derived class from NUnitAsp's WebFormTestCase class creates a Forms Authentication session by invoking the login page of the application, populating the username and password fields with real data, and submitting the form to allow the web application to set up the authentication session...

Google Scalability Conference

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:37:47 GMT

Some of the sessions from Google scalability conference are now available on Google Video.

ASP.NET AJAX Repeater

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:16:01 GMT

Data Bound Templated Control with ASP.NET AJAX

Child Collections in Asp.Net Custom Web Controls

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:31:02 GMT

An easy way to implement custom child collections in Asp.Net.

Testing your code

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:46:01 GMT

A primer to different testing methodologies and when to use them and how

NAntCollections - a collection library for NAnt - goes beta

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:31:01 GMT

Announcing the first beta release of NAntCollections, which adds support for lists and dictionaries in NAnt scripts. This is an open source project. We are actively looking for users, testers, and contributers. If you are interested, please contact the project coordinators.

VS 2008 Nested Master Page Support

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:31:01 GMT

VS 2008 designer handles now nested Master Pages

XAML Gel Buttons in WPF and Silverlight

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:01:01 GMT

How to make a gel button in XAML, and work around rendering differences between WPF and Silverlight

Getting Started With XNA - Animating a 3D Model

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:03:59 GMT

In the previous tutorial, we've loaded and displayed a 3d model. But can you think of a game with static 3d models? No, it's time we start animating our model. Most of the time, a 3d artist will handle the animations, and you'll just load it and play it. But animations aren't supported out of the box in XNA. There is a demo on creators club which allows you to load skinned animations, and there is a project on codeplex, called the XNA Animation Component Library, which allows you to load skinned and unskinned animations, with multiple meshes, and so on. But in this tutorial, we'll animate our model from code. We'll do a tutorial on the XNA Animation Component Library later.

50 Silverlight Applications

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:01:02 GMT

50 Silverlight applications, many with source code available

Efficiently Reusing Your Tests

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:46:01 GMT

Here's a great way to efficiently reuse your testing code with the help of MbUnit.

Using SQLite in .NET

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:31:01 GMT

Simple and understandable guide for those eager to use SQLite in .NET.

DotNetKicks.com - Now running on the open source codebase

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:12:01 GMT

I have just switched DotNetKicks.com to use the new open source codebase - svn revision 101. The site is now using SubSonic as the DAL. Please kick the tires if you can. Report any bugs to google code site: http://code.google.com/p/dotnetkicks/issues/list

Extension Methods, a Simple HowTo

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:46:03 GMT

o, what exactly is an Extension Method? From the C# 3.0 Specs (found here) they are 'static methods that can be invoked using instance method syntax. In effect, extension methods make it possible to extend existing types and constructed types with additional methods.'.

Automating iTunes with C#

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:31:22 GMT

When you install Apple iTunes, it includes a COM automation library (see link for SDK docs). It is very easy to use!

DevLink 2007: A world-class conference you can afford

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:46:02 GMT

Seriously, huge name speakers, food, and all the other stuff you get at the big ones, but for only $50. Located in Nashville, it's a short plane flight from almost anywhere.