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Start menu context annoyances

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:31:02 GMT

Dave discusses some options when it comes to a context menu add-on used for finding out what files have a lock on them by team members, etc.

Avoiding the Dangers of Ambiguously Defined Data-Types

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:16:11 GMT

When you are handed a string, integer, or any value type, can you know what it really represents? Can you define the range of appropriate behaviors for that data? Can you tell if it's formatted correctly? The problem is, in all of these cases, you can't...

10 Programming Proverbs Every Developer Should Know

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:01:02 GMT

Proverbs are used to express universal truths or life lessons in a short and memorable fashion. I find that they are a great way to keep things in perspective, both in life and in work. Because of this, I have assembled 10 programming proverbs that every developer needs in their arsenal.

How To Use The SVN Client and Start Working With Your SubVersion Versi

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:31:03 GMT

how to use the Tortoise SVN client and work with your svn version control server

Creating and Applying patches with Subversion (SVN)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:46:12 GMT

A short screencast on creating and applying patches with Subversion (SVN)

SQL Server 2008 - Cheat Sheet - One Page PDF Download

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:31:02 GMT

Very frequently I have been asked to create a page, post or article where in one page all the important concepts of SQL Server are covered. SQL Server 2008 is very large subject and can not be even covered 1000 of pages. In daily life of DBA there are few commands very frequently used and for novice developers it is good to keep all the important SQL Script and SQL Statements handy. I have attempted to create cheat sheet for SQL Server 2008 most important commands. User can print this in one A4 size page and keep along with them. This can be used in interviews where T-SQL scripts are being asked. Let me know your opinion and if you find this useful. Bookmark it for future use.

Top 5 ASP.NET AJAX Articles You Must Read

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:46:05 GMT

Check out these articles: 1. How to call Server Side function from Client Side Code using PageMethods in ASP.NET AJAX 2. ASP.NET AJAX Calendar Extender - Tips and Tricks 3. Cancelling an Asynchronous PostBack in ASP.NET AJAX 4. ASP.NET AJAX TabContainer - Tips and Tricks 5. ASP.NET AJAX DropDownExtender - Tips and Tricks

My MVC Starter Template

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:31:05 GMT

I've been toying around with reorganizing the default MVC template and thought I would share it with people. I like the way it's come together.