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Windows 8: A developer's first impressions

Justin James highlights the major changes in Windows 8 that developers need to know, and explains why he thinks Microsoft strategy might backfire.

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    Access XML data using LINQ to XML

    Tony Patton focuses on what he thinks is one of the more exciting aspects of the LINQ technology: working with XML. LINQ to XML allows you to create, read, and write XML-based data.

    Posted by Tony Patton | January 22, 2008, 6:59 AM PST | Latest comment by lukaz@...

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    Download files over the Web with .NET's WebClient class

    The System.Net namespace includes the WebClient class for uploading and downloading files via HTTP. You can copy or read files with only a few lines of code. Tony Patton details how the WebClient...

    Posted by Tony Patton | June 27, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by hushcat

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    Tips on making sure your apps work for mobile users

    Read about two UI considerations you should keep in mind when developing native mobile apps and other app development tips.

    Posted by Justin James | January 26, 2012, 11:58 AM PST

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    Let users pick a file to open via OpenFileDialog in VB.NET

    Whenever you need to allow a user to open a particular file without forcing the user to type the full path and file name, you can use the OpenFileDialog class. OpenFileDialog has a number of...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | August 23, 2007, 3:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by RumeshBandhu

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      Cloud Computing on Your Terms

      By now most people have heard of "the cloud," but that doesn't mean they're ready to start using it. Learn more about private cloud offerings and tomorrow's data center in this white paper from IBM.

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    Write a resume that will land you a programming job

    Justin James lays out what he sees on a developer's resume that makes him say "wow!"... and what makes him say "ugh!"

    Posted by Justin James | October 8, 2007, 10:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by AlexPC

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    Learn how to use the DateTimePicker control in VB.NET

    Visual Studio .NET's DateTimePicker control offers a convenient way to allow users to make a date/time selection. In this quick tip, Irina Medvinskaya creates a sample that uses the DateTimePicker...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | July 26, 2007, 10:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by shukla23

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    Use ASP.NET's Literal control to its full potential

    There are many options when it comes to placing text on an ASP.NET Web form. One option that is often overlooked by new and experienced developers is the Literal Web control, which allows you to...

    Posted by Tony Patton | February 26, 2008, 12:50 PM PST | Latest comment by PedroCunhaMB

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    Configuring SQL Developer for MySQL

    I rant against Oracle products a lot in this blog, but I have to admit I actually like a few of their products. One of them is SQL Developer. Strangely though, the feature I kind of like best is...

    Posted by Rex Baldazo | November 27, 2007, 5:56 PM PST | Latest comment by MariposaLibre

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    Display hierarchical data in VB.NET with the TreeView control

    Whenever you need to display hierarchical data in a tree-like format in VB.NET, you should use the TreeView control. In this tip, Irina Medvinskaya presents an example that uses the TreeView...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | August 9, 2007, 12:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by soumitraghosh29@...

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    Convert a byte array to a string with VB.NET

    I recently covered ways to convert a string into a byte array with VB.NET. When you need to convert a byte array into a string, you can use either BitConverter.ToString or Convert.ToBase64String...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | June 28, 2007, 2:03 PM PDT

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    Easily test Web services with soapUI

    The soapUI tool makes it much easier to test Web services during development. It's also useful for interacting with third-party Web services to get a better idea of what to expect (and what to...

    Posted by Tony Patton | July 3, 2008, 8:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Raja B

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    Creating a Web service with VB.NET

    VB.NET allows you to use Web services as if they were entirely local objects since most of the marshaling between the client and the server is taking place in the background. This tip shows you...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | October 4, 2007, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by nimblebits

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    Using the PrintDocument component in VB.NET applications

    If you want to allow users to print form components in run-time, the PrintDocument component lets you offer users this functionality. The PrintDocument component is an object that allows users to...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | September 13, 2007, 9:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sameerchand

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    Five persistent Web application myths

    Read what Justin James has to say about a number of common myths he hears about Web applications.

    Posted by Justin James | January 9, 2012, 9:05 AM PST | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden

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    Poll: What development rumor do you predict will come true in 2012?

    Windows Phone 7, Windows 8, RIM, Adobe, and mobile devices are topics of some development rumors for 2012. Let us know which rumor you think will come true this year.

    Posted by Justin James | January 10, 2012, 8:05 AM PST | Latest comment by Justin James

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    ASP.NET basics: Working with the TextBox control

    Developers often overlook basic programming options in favor of new or cool ways to deliver results. A good example is the ASP.NET TextBox Web control, which offers plenty of options for building...

    Posted by Tony Patton | February 12, 2008, 11:30 AM PST | Latest comment by nsesar

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    Adding a Setup Wizard to VB.NET applications

    Visual Studio .NET simplifies the process of installing your applications by providing an easy way to add the Setup Wizard to your applications. In this tip, Irina Medvinskaya will create a simple...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | September 27, 2007, 12:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by asmaqureshi82

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    Poll: What development skills do you plan to learn in 2012?

    Do you plan to learn Windows 8, HTML5, server-side Web development, mobile development, or another skill this year? Let us know by taking this poll.

    Posted by Justin James | January 3, 2012, 7:56 AM PST | Latest comment by farinsfemi

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    Convert a string into a byte array in VB.NET

    If you need to convert a string into a byte array in VB.NET, you can use the GetBytes method of one of the encoding objects available in the System.Text namespace. This tip shows various encoding...

    Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | June 14, 2007, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by crafoo

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    Form a learning plan for an HTML5 future

    Justin James lists core technologies developers should learn in order to keep up with the game changing HTML5.

    Posted by Justin James | June 27, 2011, 3:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by mattohare@...

  • White Papers

    Reducing Server Sprawl with the Right Hardware

    When server sprawl becomes a problem, you'll notice it in your power and cooling costs. To save money on running costs, switch to new hardware capable of running virtual machines. Read this white...

    From: IBM

    Learn more

  • White Papers

    Cloud Computing on Your Terms

    By now most people have heard of "the cloud," but that doesn't mean they're ready to start using it. Learn more about private cloud offerings and tomorrow's data center in this white paper from IBM.

    From: IBM

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