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Windows 8 Preview: A Developer Reflects

Windows 8 Preview: A Developer Reflects

on Sep 16th 2011 with 71 comments

It’s finally here. In June, we were given a taste of what Microsoft had in store for users and developers in Windows 8. And finally, after three long months, we have the developer release bits in our hands. Being the geek and developer I am, I wanted to get into the new OS, play with it, develop for it, and get a feel for what is to come.

Disclaimer: These are my own opinions of the OS as it is today. Keep in mind the Windows 8 Developer Preview is pre-beta software. It is buggy. It is not feature complete.

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The Ins and Outs of WebMatrix: An Introduction

The Ins and Outs of WebMatrix: An Introduction

on Jun 22nd 2011 with 55 comments

This tutorial introduces Microsoft WebMatrix, a free web development technology that delivers one of the best experiences for web developers.

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The Things Internet Explorer Got Right

The Things Internet Explorer Got Right

on Mar 14th 2011 with 118 comments

It’s the browser that everyone loves to hate—sometimes justifiably so. What was once the most innovative browser became the thorn in every front-end developer’s side. Amidst the turmoil and complaints today’s developers throw at Internet Explorer, what’s often not heard is how Microsoft changed the face of not only front-end development, but web development as a whole.

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How to Build an RSS Feed with ASP.NET

How to Build an RSS Feed with ASP.NET

on Nov 10th 2010 with 31 comments

Over the course of this tutorial, we’ll review how to create an RSS Feed with the ASP.NET framework. Having an RSS feed for your site has become a necessity in recent years. With blogs or news sites being updated frequently, and with the vast amount of blogs and news websites out there, RSS has allowed readers to keep up with new content without being forced to visit them. Once you’ve completed this tutorial, you’ll know how to create an RSS feed with ASP.NET, and how to render XML documents on ASP.NET Web pages.

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ASP.NET From Scratch: Controllers and Simple Model Validation
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ASP.NET From Scratch: Controllers and Simple Model Validation

on Nov 1st 2010 with 8 comments

This latest episode continues to delve into the ASP.NET MVC framework by looking at controllers and their role in MVC applications. You also learn how to perform model validation by implementing the IDataErrorInfo interface.

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ASP.NET from Scratch: Routing in MVC
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ASP.NET from Scratch: Routing in MVC

on Sep 29th 2010 with 18 comments

In today’s episode of ASP.NET from Scratch, we’ll look into URL routing in the MVC framework, and examine how a request can be routed to a controller and action method. You’ll learn how to use constraints to gain better control over your routers, and also discuss best practices in adding routes to the route table.

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This entry is part 7 of 10 in the ASP.NET from Scratch Session
Quick Tip: Using Anonymous Objects for Key/Value Pairs in .NET
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Quick Tip: Using Anonymous Objects for Key/Value Pairs in .NET

on Sep 13th 2010 with 14 comments

Writing applications using the .NET Framework can be a cumbersome experience, primarily due to the vast amount of classes one has to know in order to write applications. But developers can use those classes to make writing code easier. One such class is the TypeDescriptor class, and the ability to use anonymous objects as a key/value pair collection.

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ASP.NET from Scratch: Master Pages
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ASP.NET from Scratch: Master Pages

on May 19th 2010 with 18 comments

This latest lesson in our ASP.NET from Scratch series delves into Master Pages – ASP.NET’s built-in templating engine. You’ll learn what Master Pages are, and how to use Master and Content pages to provide a consistent look and feel to your web application.

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Developing Usable (.NET) Components

Developing Usable (.NET) Components

on Jan 27th 2010 with 22 comments

When building an application, developers often face the decision of either writing functionality themselves or look to a third party component to get the job done in a timely manner. In the case of the latter, a well-designed component can greatly enhance a developer’s productivity. If you write components, you have an obligation to ensure your components are well-designed, easy to deploy, and above all, easy to use.

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ASP.NET from Scratch : Lesson 3
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ASP.NET from Scratch: Lesson 3

on Jan 21st 2010 with 70 comments

Picking up where Lesson two left off, this new installment of ASP.NET From Scratch covers more C# programming fundamentals – namely class inheritance and interfaces. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use inheritance to save time and code. You’ll also learn about the concept of interfaces, and how they can make your applications and components flexible and maintainable. You’ll also be introduced to the Object Browser, a feature of Visual Studio that organizes all classes within the Framework Class Library and your project in a browsable format.

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This entry is part 3 of 10 in the ASP.NET from Scratch Session
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