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Retaining Good Developers - 10 Things To Keep Them Happy

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:46:02 GMT

This is a great article. I just wish some of my previous employers would have done just a few of these things. I probably would have stuck around longer.

Typical Software Architect

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:45:07 GMT

Funny spin on "Software Architects"

C# HTML Helper Class

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:01:08 GMT

This utility class comes in VERY handy when you have to generate HTML in code. Also a big help when using Ajax with .NET outside of AJAX.NET or Ajax enabled controls.

Very Simple CSS Layout Example

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:50:29 GMT

This is a very nice example of a simple CSS layout design. If you are new to CSS layouts in web design, this can get you started.

New Digg Like Site With a Unique Niche

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:22:20 GMT

This site is similar to alot of the social news promotions sites but has a very unique niche. Everything is related to posting and rating articles that are geared toward keeping software development and IT simple. This post describes it and provides a link.

Cutting Through The Hype - What You Should Know About SharePoint

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:11:36 GMT

I had always dreaded working with SharePoint, now that I'm elbow-deep in SharePoint, I figured I'd try to give an objective write-up about it for those who don't know much about it but would like to know more.

Simplify your Data Access and Business Object Layers

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:12:42 GMT

So many developers over-complicate these two layers in application design. In some cases, additional complexity is necessary but, in most cases, developers over do it. You can acheive much cleaner code by staying away from the ADO.NET DataSet and using a simple Data Access Layer and your own SIMPLE business objects.

When is it enough AJAX?

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:34:13 GMT

A good set of questions to ask yourself to see if you are taking AJAX a little too far in your application.

What a .NET Interview SHOULD Be!

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:01:02 GMT

I wish I had interviews like the one described here. This process would really allow you to show your skills with actions. I think the interviewee benefits from this as well. If they don't like the team they will be working with they can bow out of the rest of the process.

Nice Sample Web App using GOF and Head First Design Patterns

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:15:39 GMT

This is a nice simple example of how easily one can put together an app using GOF and Head First design patterns.