LINQ to SQL queries involving strings cause SQL Server procedure cache

blogs.lessthandot.com — Be careful when using LINQ. If an application is using LINQ to SQL and the queries involve the use of strings that can be highly variable in length, the SQL Server procedure cache will become bloated with one version of the query for every possible string length read more...

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Free SQL Server Videos

sqlservervideos.com — Free Training and Videos for Microsoft SQL Server. Hours of content covering tips and tricks, along with a whole slew of videos on backups. The site is still growing and there's an RSS feed you can use to be updated of newly added videos. read more...

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30 Common String Operations in C# and VB.NET – Part I

published 12 days, 21 hours ago, submitted by vivekamar 17 days, 1 hour ago

dotnetcurry.com — This article compiles some common String operations that we encounter while working with the String class. In Part I, 15 common string operations have been covered . read more...

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7 principles of clean and optimized CSS code

smashingmagazine.com — With the popularity of CSS layouts and JavaScript-enriched web page experiences, it’s not uncommon, particularly for large sites, for the CSS files alone to grow in size, but there are some principles to consider during and after you write your CSS to help keep it tight and optimized. Optimization isn’t just minimizing file size — it’s also about being organized, clutter-free, and efficient. You’ll find that the more knowledge you have about optimal CSS practices, smaller file size will inevitably come as an direct result of their implementation. You may already be familiar with some of the principles mentioned in this article, but they are worth a review. Being familiar with this concepts will help you write optimized CSS code and make you a better all-around web designer. read more...

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The Complete Reference for Any jQuery Developer

published 13 days, 7 hours ago, submitted by Yura 24 days, 8 hours ago

effectize.com — If you ever to do something with jQuery, you should find it in this extensive list. read more...

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36 steps to success as technical lead

littletutorials.com — The “tech lead” role can be treacherous at times. While the name implies “leadership“, most of the times it doesn’t come with implied authority like a manager role for example. It often happens that this role is in a no-man’s-land where it brings a lot of responsibility but not enough formal authority. In order to successfully help a project from this position one has to navigate through narrow and convoluted straits. read more...

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Tips to Write a Good Bug Report

itscommonsensestupid.blogspot.com — Writing is easy, but writing clearly is hard. When it comes to write bug report... well, writing seems to get even harder. Here are some tips on how to write a good bug report read more...

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Sending SMTP Email Asynchronously

blackwasp.co.uk — Sending email using the Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) can be a slow process, particularly when sending large numbers of messages using, for example, a bulk email tool. This process can be accelerated with considered use of asynchronous sending. read more...

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