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Put Down the XmlNode and Step Away From the StringBuilder

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:31:02 GMT

Demonstrates the easiest way of generating and parsing Xml available in the .net framework. No more XmlNodes and no more CleanStringForXml custom utility functions.

Embedding ASP.NET Server Variables in Client JavaScript

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:46:03 GMT

Getting Server Variables embedded into a page and using them from JavaScript code can be a pain. Following Jon Galloway's post a few days ago I thought that maybe a solution that doesn't rely on ASP.NET AJAX and is more generic might be useful to make the task easier and apply much broader scope. The result is an easy to use, generic class that generates a JavaScript object from key value pairs created on the server from static values or dynamic control/object properties.

Agile PM Tools

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:01:02 GMT

Nice list of Agile project management tools.

OpenID implementation in C# and ASP.NET

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:01:02 GMT

Interested in adding OpenID to your .NET website?

Understanding Single Sign-On in ASP.NET 2.0

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:01:02 GMT

In this article, Masoud discusses the concept of Cross Application Authentication using ASP.NET authentication model consisting of Membership Providers, web.config configuration, encryption, and decryption of configuration files. At the end of the article he also examines the application of the concept using ASP.NET login controls.

Free Copy of VS 2008, SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:01:02 GMT

Want a lot of free software from our friends at Microsoft?

Dual Monitors for Developers

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:16:01 GMT

Let's face it, a multiple monitor setup is the only way to go for a software developer, or any other computer professional these days. If you are still using only a single monitor, you are not working at your full potential.