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EntitySpaces 2008- LINQ to DataTable?

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:31:03 GMT

I have always built architectures on top of ADO.NET DataTables, they're fast (yes), flexible, and the power it provides is really pretty good. Additionally, as new features are added to ADO.NET they can then be easily absorbed. We were able to add LINQ to SQL to EntitySpaces by simply turning a LINQ query into an ADO.NET DataTable. Once we exchange the LINQ query for an ADO.NET DataTable the EntitySpaces architecture functions as normal since its underlying data structure is a DataTable. Pretty sweet. Here's a nice little trick in case you are not aware of it.

Microsoft Source Analysis for C# Released

Fri, 23 May 2008 18:31:14 GMT

From post: "Source Analysis is similar in many ways to Microsoft Code Analysis (specifically FxCop), but there are some important distinctions. FxCop performs its analysis on compiled binaries, while Source Analysis analyzes the source code directly. For this reason, Code Analysis focuses more on the design of the code, while Source Analysis focuses on layout, readability and documentation."

WPF Property Grid

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:31:11 GMT

We all know the Property Grid control, which provides a user interface for browsing the properties of an object. What about having a WPF Property Grid?

ReSharper 4.0 beta for Visual Studio 2008 is out!

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:16:05 GMT

- New code analysis, context actions and quick-fixes; - New refactorings (such as Convert to Extension Method, Convert to Automatic Property, Convert Anonymous Type to Named); - Updated IntelliSense

SCOPE_IDENTITY() return the id from the database on insert

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:16:03 GMT

As a .NET programmer most of my time is spent coding in C# and I try to avoid writing SQL where possible. Recently I had to write an insert stored procedure and needed to return the ID of the row I was inserting. While writing my usual bad SQL I came across a fascinating function I've never used before, SCOPE_IDENTITY().

RemoteLINQ - How to make your LINQ span the globe

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:46:02 GMT

After reading John Skeet's blog about Generating Mandelbrot images using PLINQ (Parallel LINQ) the author got the idea to build his own LINQ extension. Instead of just splitting the work across processors like PLINQ does, RemoteLINQ splits it across multiple machines.

Visual Studio Survey

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:31:02 GMT

A new Visual Studio survey has been created and we would like your feedback. This survey focuses on learning more about the types of applications you are creating, which tools and technologies you are using, and how we can improve our content and code examples to better meet your needs. There are also questions about how you access online help, and some questions about the .NET Framework docs.

ActiveRecorditize your NHibernate Classes

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:16:02 GMT

Part 3 of RhinoCommons, NHibernate and ASP.NET MVC Setting up the very simple model for use in our ASP.NET MVC application.

How to handle Themes in wpf

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:16:02 GMT

This article explain how to load a theme at runtime and apply it to wpf controls. This permits to personlize the interface even after the application is deployed.

CSS Message Boxes for different message types

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:01:04 GMT

Can you believe this: Few days ago I went to my bank to check my credit score with the Credit Bureau. The bank official typed in my personal data and sent a request. Web application responded by displaying a yellow message box with an exclamation icon saying that data processing is still in progress. He checked several more times, but he didn't notice that at one moment the message changed to "Account available". But the message box hasn't changed. He continued to check a few more times and eventually he realized that the request was successful. I don't know what was in the minds of developers and designers who created this application, but it certainly wasn't the user. This poor bank official was really frustrated. I can't imagine what the rest of the application looks like.

Scrolling Performance in WPF

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:01:02 GMT

A article showing some of the enhancements made in .NET SP1 relating to scrolling, including recycling and deferred scrolling!

Slick Button Maker Application

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:31:07 GMT

Do you have Web 2.0 button envy? Well envy no more, the Atalasoft Slick Button maker will make you one of those shiny buttons that will liven up any website. You'll be funded in no time. Free Application & Source Code

RhinoCommons, NHibernate and ASP.NET MVC Part 2 - Configuration

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:16:11 GMT

Configuring the application.

Is the ADO.NET Team Abandoning LINQ to SQL?

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:46:07 GMT

Roger Jennings, eagle-eyed reporter of all things LINQ/ADO.NET/EF, describes why LINQ to SQL appears to be approaching legacy product status, with promised features unlikely to ever ship.

Custom NAnt Task for Removing TFS Bindings

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:46:03 GMT

This article will highlight a custom NAnt task that strips a folder of all source control bindings.

How to Get the File Path of an Executing Assembly?

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:31:18 GMT

Getting the directory, or the file path of an executing assembly can be very tricky. How did you do it? There are three ways, but only one way that is the best

WPF 3.5 SP1 feature: StringFormat

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:01:03 GMT

New WPF 3.5 SP1 feature: StringFormat