NSpec is a no-nonsense BDD framework for the .NET Framework, influenced by RSpec and leveraging NUnit assertions.
Using lambda expressions is a more compact way of wiring up events in both C# and Visual Basic. It also provides a way of passing parameters to an event without having to redefine the event's parameters.
Learn how Visual Studio 11 helps developers find duplicate code throughout their projects and solutions.
- By Mickey Gousset
- 11/17/2011
Learn how to utilize the Roslyn Scripting API to host a C# scripting engine in your applications.
ASP.NET 4 upgrades the support for detecting browser capabilities with profiles for the latest mobile browsers. The good news is that you can use that new information with older versions of ASP.NET.
Iterators are available for Visual Basic in Visual Studio 2010 after installing the latest Visual Studio Async CTP, and natively in Visual Basic 11.
Visual Studio provides a rich set of tools for finding bugs, though most developers aren't aware or don't take advantage of all of them.
Microsoft's BUILD announcements about Windows 8 and other technologies are a break from the past.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 11/01/2011
A good first impression is critical for an Android app. Learn the principles of Android UI design.
- By Wallace McClure
- 11/01/2011
Windows 8 is an early preview, but has enough of its shape to show XAML developers that their skills are applicable.
The Windows Azure Marketplace has a hidden jewel: a host of free and nearly free databases ready for monetization.
Aspose.Cells gives you Excel-like functionality in your ASP.NET or Windows Forms application.
Microsoft's unveiling of Windows 8 brought back something missing from recent years: excitement.
HTML5 introduces client-side caching for local and session storage. Learn how to boost your app's performance through the new functionality.
- By Mark Michaelis
- 11/01/2011
The readers have spoken, and told us what development tools they can't live without.
- By Kathleen Richards, Keith Ward
- 11/01/2011
Joe Kunk sifts through the Windows 8 announcements at BUILD and offers advice on next steps.
How to use global lists in work item type definitions.
- By Mickey Gousset
- 10/21/2011
The new Windows Runtime integrates beautifully with the .NET Framework. Building this app will demonstrate just how well.
If you want to call a service you can—but the service can't call you back. WebSockets offers the potential for real, two way communications -- and it's as simple as calling a Web Service.
Chocolatey is a powerful installation program for open-source software.