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Weighted random selections in SQL Server

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:46:51 GMT

There are no built-in functions for selecting weighted averages in SQL Server. Fortunately it's a simple task to do so oneself.

Sample + Notes on using the Parallel Extensions Library

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:46:03 GMT

Recently Microsoft released the Parallel Extensions Library to aid developers in building solutions that leverage multi-core machines that are becoming the norm. This post provides a sample solution that highlights the benefits of running parallel code but also highlights some warnings about why this library is not a silver bullet.

Use Linq to create a random list of numbers

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:31:26 GMT

Here is a simple linq query which places the numbers in a random order

Free software projects need a pitch

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:01:03 GMT

Open source and free software projects still have much to learn from commercial software, the number one in my book being "the pitch"...

Getting started with OOXML

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:37:37 GMT

Links and resources on getting started with Office Open XML.

SILVERLIGHT and ASP.NET 3.5 extensions UPDATE

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:04:45 GMT

In addition to adding support for .NET, Microsoft is taking the next version of Silverlight farther by adding a comprehensive control model, powerful skinning/theming, data binding, and over 20 controls in the box.

EntitySpaces - new esEntityCollectionView class

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:46:03 GMT

The esEntityCollectionView acts like the ADO.NET DataView class only for EntitySpaces Collections. This new class will allow you to have multiple views on the same collection each with a different sort and filter acting independently of other views.

Quick reference to HTTP headers

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:52:51 GMT

This document lists all the message headers defined in the HTTP/1.1 protocol, with short descriptions. In the list, the name of the header is a link to its definition in the protocol itself. Note that some of the headers are also used in Internet E-mail and in Usenet

LightSpeed enterprise edition now ships with source code

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:53:59 GMT

Innovative and efficient ORM LightSpeed now ships with source code included in the Enterprise edition. This is the first release including the source code and allows developers to gain a deeper understanding of how LightSpeed performs.

LightSpeed 1.1 Released

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:31:06 GMT

A new version of the popular O/RM framework LightSpeed is up. The new release includes soft delete, polymorphic querying, validation improvements, performance enhancements and even better documentation and samples. And the framework library is still only 125KB.

Mindscape LightSpeed on ARCast.TV

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:31:02 GMT

LightSpeed is a domain modeling and O/R Mapping framework. This ARCast.TV show discusses the framework with Jeremy Boyd and John-Daniel Trask.

Querying with LightSpeed

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:01:01 GMT

A short introduction to how queries are constructed when working with the domain modeling framework and O/R Mapper, LightSpeed. Worth checking out if you're not a fan of writing SQL by hand.

Domain model validation with LightSpeed

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:16:02 GMT

Details on how to create rich domain model validation with Mindscape LightSpeed including why validation at the domain model level is advantageous over existing approaches.

LightSpeed 1.0 Released!

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:31:02 GMT

LightSpeed is a new domain modeling framework that really empowers developers to work more efficiently. No code generation is needed, no mapping files - it all just works. Supports heaps of database engines, takes care of sql generation and a lot more. The focus of LightSpeed is to help developers work faster and more effectively.