.NET Framework


OpenID Updates Identity Spec

OpenID system is top contender in online ID-management frameworks.

Microsoft CRM 4.0 Ushers in a New Era

Dynamics CRM 4.0 could score big for Microsoft in the midmarket space.

Head of Web Programming

Scott Guthrie shares his views on the new Web and client development tools in Visual Studio 2008.

ASP.NET on Rails, Finally

ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions brings Ruby on Rails’ functionality to ASP.NET.

Vista Service Pack Pre-Release Version Available to Public

Those who were denied the opportunity to get the Release Candidate (RC) for the first service pack for Windows Vista last week now have their opportunity, as it's now available for public download.

Silverlight XAML Primer 3: Working with Image Brushes

Dan shows you how to use Silverlight's brushes to create custom images.

New Features in Team Build 2008

One of the best benefits of Team System 2008 are the Team Build improvements -- including wizards, new test and scheduling options, and much more. Find out what they can do for you.

Microsoft Releases Office 2007 SP1 Early

A year after its initial release, Microsoft today announced it is shipping the first service pack for Office 2007.

Microsoft Releases ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview

Nothing has prevented ASP.NET developers from using a model view controller (MVC) architecture. But it's likely to get a lot easier with Microsoft's ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions, which will include the highly anticipated MVC option. The first preview of the technology was released today.

Microsoft Releases Entity Framework Beta 3

Microsoft released Entity Framework Beta 3 on Dec. 6 and officially announced the third-party database vendors and ADO.NET 2.0 data providers that have agreed to support the framework.

DataDirect Issues 3.1 Versions of XML Products

DataDirect Technologies upgraded two of its XML products. The new products include 3.1 versions of the company's XQuery and XML Converters solutions.

Microsoft PDC Is Back On

Microsoft Professional Developers Conference is back on the roster for October 2008 in L.A.

Microsoft Sparks Volta Test For Multi-Tier App Dev

Volta toolset, used with Visual Studio 2008, promises easier deployment of apps beyond the .NET world.

Silverlight XAML Primer 2: Rectangles, Ellipses, Lines and Text

Create these elements in Silverlight using Canvas.

Microsoft Adds APIs to Win Embedded CE

Component-rich upgrade for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 released.

Developer's Notebook: The ALT.NET Conference

Scott Guthrie turns heads at ALT.NET conference.

VS Extension Targets Outlook + Services

Microsoft’s S+S blueprints bring Visual Studio into the picture.

Database Vendors Improve XML Handling

XML finds a place in enterprise RDBMSes.

Legacy Integration with SOA

Exposing mainframe resources with SOA within .NET.

SQL Server '08 Adds Dev Perks

It took longer than expected, but the latest CTP is now available, adding clear encryption, better reporting and geospatial support.

Subscribe on YouTube