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Extension Library Project Released

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:12:48 GMT

Today I'm proud to announce the initial release of my Extension Library project on CodePlex.

Documenting Revisions in XML Documentation Comments

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:59:05 GMT

The use of the <revision> tag within XML Documentation Comments.

Rules to Enable When Using Code Analysis

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:38:58 GMT

Provides a detailed list of the rules that should be enabled when using Visual Studio's Code Analysis. The listing is also applicable to FXCop

What Gives? Microsofts Code Generation Tool

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:31:12 GMT

In a world of Microsoft and third party applications, out comes t4. t4 is a code generation tool that can compete with CodeSmith, but its FREE and built right into Visual Studio. It has been years since the first edition with very little publication of the actual application. t4 is a free code generation engine from Microsoft that underpins the Domain Specific Languages and Software Factory toolkits.

Can developers test their own code?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:10:38 GMT

A response to the claim that developers shouldn't test their code! Can developers be trusted? Campbell discusses the kind of tests developers should be writing, and what could be better left for the testers.

11 Quick and Useful ASP.net Tips and Tricks

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:04:47 GMT

Here are eleven tips and tricks I've collected while developing ASP.net applications that are useful and just might even make your day a little brighter.

MySite - Part 1

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:00:08 GMT

My goal is to create a personal website application that implements the features needed, and wanted for someone who wants to create a personal site that extends beyond just a blogging engine. I've been wanting to work with ASP.Net MVC and some other technologies, so I'll be focusing on using them in MySite.

The C# team engages in the battle - C# vs VB.NET

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:07:34 GMT

The C# team has joined forces with DevExpress to improve developer productivity, but VB.Net was left behind.

Pavel Nikolov's blog: Visual Studio 2010

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:31:06 GMT

My first look at Visual Studio 2010 codename "Rosario". I showed some screen shots and and some new features of the new visual studio.

Free Winforms and ASP.NET Chart Controls

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:31:02 GMT

Directly from Microsoft

6 Tips for Working with the ASP.NET AJAX Accordion Control

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:16:02 GMT

Here are 6 tips that could help you out in your projects while dealing with ASP.NET AJAX Accordion Control.

Using Windows Server 2008 64 bit as a development workstation

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:06:44 GMT

Review, tips and tricks on using Windows Server 2008 64 as a workstation for the .NET Developer.

Visual Studio and Code Analysis

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:18:08 GMT

Even with the newest releases of StyleCop, FxCop, and Visual Studio 2008, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the suite of technologies and products that make up what should probably be termed "Microsoft Source Analysis".

Why Are Some Open Source Advocates Hypocrites?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:44:06 GMT

"Today, and almost every day, I'll read an article about a proprietary computer company (Microsoft, Apple, etc) and "open source" technologies and communities. Every time I read them I see a large percentage of "user participants" in comments, responses, etc. that make me cringe."

Resources for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Event

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:12:40 GMT

Here is the slide deck that will be used at the event when SP1 ships and some of my favorites that point to great resources for learning more about what is coming!

Enhance your input fields with simple CSS tricks

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:16:02 GMT

We're all trying to build an effective and good looking web forms. But there are always a new challenges. If you read my previous articles on how to build a better web forms, you could have noticed there are so many details about it. This article will show you how you can make a usual, boring web forms more effective and exciting with just a few simple CSS tricks.

Open Source ASP.NET 3.5 AJAX Portal - new and improved

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:46:03 GMT

A new release of Dropthings, open source ASP.NET 3.5 AJAX portal. Features many performance and scalability techniques and a new design. Showcases: - 10 ASP.NET Performance and Scalability Secrets. - Fast ASP.NET page rendering by deferred script loading. - Load large amount of Javascripts in batch and thus load AJAX sites a lot faster. - Fast Streaming AJAX proxy that solves double downloading problems and continuously streams content from external domain. - Making best use of cache for high performance website. - On-demand UI loading on AJAX websites.

Blogs Can Destroy Your House

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:46:42 GMT

It can happen to anyone. Trust noone!

Newspaper - a free theme for BlogEngine.NET

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:01:03 GMT

Newspaper is a free, lightweight, high-contrast, black&white theme for BlogEngine.NET. The name "Newspaper" comes from the fact that theme looks like real newspapers. You can see how does it looks like and download a free copy.

ASP.NET Performance Tips

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:31:03 GMT

The article lists few of some of the many performance tweaks that can be implement to boost up ASP.NET performance.

Metrosexual Developers

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:16:02 GMT

A blog post I wrote on the value and importance of looking good as a software developer.

The Best Developer Cheat Sheets Around

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:46:52 GMT

Who doesn't like a helpful cheat sheet to have around? They save so much time and really help you learn what you are working with in an easy to understand format. I have gathered a list of the cheat sheets I have found to be the most helpful. There are cheat sheets from PHP to CSS to RegEx, and I have listed over 40 different cheat sheets to help!

The 5 types of poor software architects

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:31:06 GMT

The types of software architects you never want to meet in your career

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.

Software Development and Programming Podcasts

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:46:03 GMT

I couldn't find a good list of software development and programming podcasts so I created my own. Feel free to chime in with any you recommend!