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Maintain code consistency with Microsoft StyleCop
A consistent coding standard simplifies the chore of code maintenance. Find out how StyleCop helps make this possible if you're using C# and Visual Studio 2008/2010.
Posted by Tony Patton | June 24, 2011, 7:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by mjavadi
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Poll: How many development projects can you handle at once?
You may not want to turn down development work, but you also don't want to take on so many projects that things go off the rails. Developers, what's your project threshold?
Posted by Justin James | June 22, 2011, 3:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by caro31
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Windows 8, native apps, and HTML5: Facts and conjecture
In this programming news roundup, read about AMP, WinC++, Delphi certification, jQuery, the Eclipse Development Survey results, BUILD, and more.
Posted by Justin James | June 21, 2011, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by mylswamy
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Expose an API via the Managed Extensibility Framework
Justin James explores how to use to the Managed Extensibility Framework, which developers can use to allow their applications to use plugins. Learn where he says MEF really stands out.
Posted by Justin James | June 17, 2011, 3:18 PM PDT
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Poll: Are Microsoft application APIs any good?
If you have used Microsoft's APIs for their various applications, developer Justin James wants to know what you think of them. Let us know by taking this poll.
Posted by Justin James | June 15, 2011, 10:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Peruse the Microsoft Enterprise Library
Justin James outlines the potential benefits and drawbacks of Microsoft's Enterprise Library and provides tips on how to get started with the package. He asks readers to share their experiences of...
Posted by Justin James | June 14, 2011, 2:00 PM PDT
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Why clean code is more important than efficient code
Efficiency can be important when writing code, but it should usually take a back seat to writing clear code. Chad Perrin explains why.
Posted by Chad Perrin | June 10, 2011, 11:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by apotheon
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Poll: How much static HTML do you use?
Justin James thinks that moving back to static HTML for more things would be a good idea for him. How much of your project do you leave as static HTML?
Posted by Justin James | June 8, 2011, 10:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by Realvdude
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Learn data integrity lessons that can protect your apps from flaws
Justin James recently had an important data integrity lesson reiterated to him in quite memorable fashion by a glitch in the UPS package tracking system. Read about the glitch, and learn how you...
Posted by Justin James | June 7, 2011, 12:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Programming news: WP7 'Mango' SDK, JetBrains dotPeek, CODESTRONG 2011
Read about Silverlight Integration Pack for Enterprise Library, JavaFX 2.0 Beta, m-Power, TeamCity 6.5 Professional, free Microsoft Press eBooks, and more.
Posted by Justin James | June 3, 2011, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Mark Miller
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Steven Levy's Hackers is a classic of the information age
The book that made the term "hacker" popular is still relevant, and the ethic it identifies is still influential -- perhaps more now than ever. Chad Perrin reflects on Steven Levy's Hackers.
Posted by Chad Perrin | June 2, 2011, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by apotheon
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Structure of an HTTP response
Developers who could use some help understanding their HTTP debugger's logs should learn about HTTP requests and HTTP responses. Justin James provides an overview of HTTP responses.
Posted by Justin James | June 1, 2011, 10:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by robo_dev
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Poll: How much code do you put into code behind files?
Justin James discusses his frustration with code behinds in .NET development and explains why he has had a difficult time shifting away from it. Tell us how much code you put into these files.
Posted by Justin James | May 27, 2011, 12:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by joshgranger908
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Simple data storage with Ruby
Data storage does not always need a complete SQL RDBMS like PostgreSQL. In fact, sometimes small is beautiful, and plain text data formats can be even easier to use with the right libraries.
Posted by Chad Perrin | May 26, 2011, 10:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by apotheon
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Structure of an HTTP request
HTTP requests are not as mysterious as they may seem. Justin James helps make them more accessible by providing an overview of the common items in an HTTP request.
Posted by Justin James | May 25, 2011, 9:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Analysis of mobile development approaches
Which mobile development approach fits your needs? If you don't know, read this overview about the possibilities. Also find out which approach Justin James thinks is mobile developers' best bet...
Posted by Justin James | May 18, 2011, 9:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by peterrogers
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Poll: Developers, do you use a profiling tool?
Justin James asks whether you use profiling tools in your development work and, if so, how do you use them? Take this TechRepublic poll.
Posted by Justin James | May 17, 2011, 1:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by jkameleon@...
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Programming news: Alleged salary fixing, developers' unethical behavior, open source un-contest
Read about the Ajax Control Toolkit update, Mule Studio, iBuildApp, Entity Framework code first and data scaffolding, ZendCon 2011 call for papers, and more.
Posted by Justin James | May 16, 2011, 11:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Understanding function composition and partial application
Independent consultant and developer Chip Camden uses practical examples to explain two principles of Functional Programming.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 13, 2011, 4:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Four common REST pitfalls
Justin James talks about four things developers do when designing REST services that make it very difficult to work with properly.
Posted by Justin James | May 13, 2011, 10:23 AM PDT
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C# developer interview questions and answers
Software development hiring managers and potential interviewees will find these open-ended C# proficiency interview questions and answers useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | August 13, 2012, 1:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by robonmatt
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JavaScript interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample JavaScript proficiency interview Q&As and code snippets useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | December 14, 2012, 1:07 PM PST | Latest comment by belli_bettens@...
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ASP.NET development interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample ASP.NET proficiency interview Q&As useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 22, 2012, 9:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Akanksha Kalla
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When to use functional programming languages and techniques
If a project requires lots of concurrency/parallelism, its own language, or lots of math, you should think functional programming.
Posted by Claudio Caballero | May 21, 2013, 10:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by Mark Miller
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SQL Server database developer interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these open-ended SQL Server proficiency interview Q&As useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | September 28, 2012, 5:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by sqlservermasters
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Migration paths: Replacing Java for internally developed programs
Due to the unique and entrenched position Java holds in the business world / detail a variety of migration paths away from Java, for desktop applications as well as applets
Posted by James Sanders | May 31, 2013, 5:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by wdewey@...
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The art of the small test program
When your application fails, Chip Camden suggests creating a Small Test Program because it will help vendors and developers help you. Here's what is involved in creating such programs.
Posted by Chip Camden | June 6, 2013, 6:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by phscnp
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How to prevent code rot
Software developers call neglected code that stops working code rot. Chip Camden explains why this often occurs and how to avoid such trouble.
Posted by Chip Camden | June 13, 2013, 5:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by venerable Architect
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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 Tokinabo
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Streamline CSS development with LESS
LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 16, 2013, 9:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by maszsam@...
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How to test Web services with soapUI
SmartBear's soapUI is a fantastic tool for testing and demoing Web services. Follow these instructions on how to use soapUI to perform Web service testing.
Posted by Justin James | August 27, 2012, 10:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by web-testing-services
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Seven traits of effective programmers
Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.
Posted by Justin James | May 4, 2013, 9:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by cmckinney@...
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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 aliyadesouza
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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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Two approaches to redirection in ASP.NET
ASP.NET provides a few ways to move to different pages. Tony Patton looks at these options and provides commentary on when you should use which approach.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 14, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mandlaanilbabu
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CSS interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample CSS proficiency interview Q&As and code snippets useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | January 10, 2013, 12:12 PM PST
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Avoid getting buried in technical debt
Ward Cunningham wrote in 1992 that shipping first-time code is like going into technical debt. Chip Camden explains that the usefulness of the technical debt metaphor is awareness.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 24, 2013, 1:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by mdwalls
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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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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 harshalj90
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Develop PowerShell code within Visual Studio
Former PowerShell skeptic Tony Patton describes how the PowerGUI Visual Studio Extension brings PowerShell development into Visual Studio.
Posted by Tony Patton | March 16, 2012, 2:30 PM PDT
