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Introducing .NET

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:25:27 GMT

The .NET label refers primarily to two things: 1. The .NET Framework, which consists of the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework class library. 2. Visual Studio, an integrated development environment (IDE) for creating Windows applications.

Download .NetAsm JIT Native Code Injection Library

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:55:23 GMT

NetAsm provides a hook to the .NET JIT compiler and enables to inject your own native code in replacement of the default CLR JIT compilation.

Dissection of an Application Framework

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:16:35 GMT

We will look specifically at what is in a framework, how we can develop a framework for our application, and what object-oriented techniques we can leverage in developing the framework. To better understand how we can develop an application framework, we need first to understand what goes in an application framework and its relationship to other parts of the system.

Common Type System

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:16:19 GMT

Learn about the CTS, and CLI.

.NET CLR Components

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:14:36 GMT

The authors discuss modules and assemblies, the component building blocks of the CLR, and examine the CLR loader, which allows more flexible deployment and versioning and ensures that the component's origin cannot be spoofed through the use of public keys and digital signatures.

C# Certification, Development, and Training

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:20:19 GMT

A free wiki based encyclcopedia covering Microsoft .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Visual C# Developer Training, SQL Server, and Visual Studio.

.NET Architecture

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:13:11 GMT

Because the C# language is intended for use with .NET, it is important for you to have an understanding of this Framework if you want to develop applications in C# effectively. So, take some time to peek underneath the hood of .NET.

Working with Images in C#

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:31:39 GMT

This article-Working with Images-is from GDI+ Custom Controls with Visual C# 2005. Learn to process images in C#

Writing Windows C# Programs

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:53:55 GMT

Learn to write C# programs for the Windows platforms.

C# String Theory

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:17:32 GMT

This article shows the differences between string versus String versus StringBuilder. It details when and how to use the C# String and StringBuilder classes.

Visual C#

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:12:51 GMT

Learn about Visual C# and Visual C# Express.

Microsoft Exam Preparation Guides

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:03:24 GMT

Microsoft Exam Preparation Guides provides information and exam study guides for preparation for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (TS) Exams offered by Microsoft Learning.

Visual Studio Overview

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:09:20 GMT

Read a concise overview of Visual Studio and its versions--an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft.

Launch dates for VS, SQL Server, and Windows Server 2008

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:56:05 GMT

Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 will launch together at a world-wide kickoff event.

C# Keyboard Shortcut Posters

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:01:41 GMT

You can use this handy, online Visual C# Keyboard Shortcut Reference. It is much easier to use than a printed poster.

Visual Studio Vista extensions

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:33:32 GMT

A collection of tools is now available for Visual Studio 2005 to develop for the Windows Vista and Office 2007 systems.

Pro .NET 2.0 Extreme Programming

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:41:57 GMT

Read a book review of this title: "Extreme Programming (XP) is a methodology used in software engineering. XP is the leader among several agile software development methodologies. XP prescribes a set of daily practices-traditional software engineering best practices taken to "extreme" levels-for software managers and developers. The practices are designed to foster-even embody-certain values. Adherents maintain that the exercise of these practices creates a development process which is more responsive to customer needs than traditional methods-and, therefore, agile."

Practical .NET for Financial Markets

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:30:34 GMT

Read a book review of this title: "Once in a while, a book is published which is so good that you do not really care what it is about. You don't care because the book is so advanced, so engrossing, and such an intellectual pleasure to read. Practical .NET for Financial Markets is just such a book. It is part insightful technical writing, part informed business writing, and part application case study. The main purpose of the book is to reveal how to engineer a major application for the financial markets-specifically, exchange markets. We are talking the Big Time here, folks. "

Windows PowerShell on NET 2.0

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:27:32 GMT

Now, Microsoft is introducing a new, extensible command line interface (CLI) shell and scripting language product called Windows PowerShell-aka Microsoft Shell (MSH) and once code named Monad. PowerShell runs on the Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework. And, also, unlike the Unix and Linux CLIs, PowerShell is object-oriented.

Learn T-SQL with Online Videos

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:22:26 GMT

JumpstartTV is offering a series of online videos you can use to learn more about SQL and T-SQL. You will have to suffer through a brief commercial before the real video begins; but, it's pretty painless. Watching a video is just like sitting in a classroom and watching a PowerPoint presentation while a live instructor explains the slides. It's a very familiar experience for most programmers.

Open Source .NET Development

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:21:14 GMT

Read a book review of this title: "Never an Open Source advocate, Microsoft has contributed to the Open Source Movement by submitting key parts of .NET to ECMA and ISO. This action promotes the development of Open Source projects in .NET languages-especially C#. The .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) is, especially, important in its applicability to Open Source projects like Mono. "

Download Virtual PC 2007

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:13:43 GMT

Download the full version of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. Both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available.

How to Code .NET: Tips and Tricks

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:14:53 GMT

Read a book review of this title: "I am a big fan of the tips & tricks type of book. At their best, they represent the hard learned lessons of an experienced developer accumulated while creating real world applications. Anyone who has written an application which turned out to be buggy or to be difficult to maintain could learn a lot from this little volume about how to write bug free, maintainable code. The book is suitable for any C# programmer with at least a year's coding experience."

Download SQL Server 2005 SP 2

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:13:18 GMT

Microsoft Corp. released Microsoft SQL ServerT 2005 SP2, an update to its award-winning data management and analysis platform. Customers can now take advantage of enhancements in the familiar and easy-to-use Windows VistaT operating system and 2007 Microsoft Office system to easily connect and integrate with the power, security and reliability of SQL Server 2005. In addition, Microsoft announced that it is expanding virtualization use rights to allow unlimited virtual instances on servers that are fully licensed for SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. For customers who want maximum flexibility in their use of virtualization technology, now or in the future, SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition is the ideal choice.

Download Reflector 5.0

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:05:24 GMT

The new 5.0 version of Reflector is available from Lutz Roeder's Web site. Check out the new features in a PowerPoint presentation.