.NET Framework


Inside C# 3.0: Extension Methods, Query Expressions, and Expression Trees

Move beyond the techno-speak, and learn how you can leverage new features in C# 3.0.

7 Tips for Software Versioning

It'd be ideal to have versioning support in the core language specs for .NET and Java. But in the absence of such features, you can still do things today to build applications that show resilience in the face of change.

Identify the System's Highest Priorities

Determining the priorities of one software feature over another can be difficult. Here's how to tackle that challenge.

IP*Works: Simplify Internet Development

Take advantage of /n software's IP*Works to simplify a variety of Internet-related tasks, from working with SOAP, to handling tasks related to HTTP, DNS, and FTP seamlessly.

Dealing With Uninvolved Customers

One of the keys to a successful software development project is participation from the business representatives. Here are a few tactics to help developers work with them.

Profile: Innovative Information Delivery

Zimbra is looking to build on its reputation of taking Ajax to the limit.

Profile: Staking Out the Microsoft Component Space

ComponentOne is a big player in a niche it helped create, the third-party development space for Microsoft development tools.

Use VSTS for Advanced Testing

Get an overview of Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Testers and its Unit Testing Framework, Test Case Management, and Advanced Load Testing tools.

Build Better Collections With Generics

Take advantage of .NET 2.0's addition of generics to provide better collections functionality in your applications.

Understand Variable Scoping and Definite Assignment

Learn how to scope your variables correctly, as well as the rules governing definite assignment in C#.

Webcontrol Development Enhancements in ASP.NET 2.0

This keynote from VSLive! Orlando focuses on best-of-breed solutions and reveals the direction of Visual Studio''s next release.

SQL Server Resources

Check out these publications, tools, SDKs, and community sites for additional information about SQL Server.

Barcode ASP.NET Web Control 1.5, More

Everything from barcode components to testing, from Help-authoring enhancements to e-mail capabilities and software localization?it's all here in the May product listings.

Save Time With LINQ Queries

See how the LINQ syntax, specifically DLinq and XLinq, can increase your productivity and reduce the possibility for error.

Best Practices for Testing and Debugging Managed Code

Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Developers features a built-in Unit Testing system that lets you define unit tests before you start programming and rerun your tests whenever you wish.

Build Service-Oriented Apps With WCF

Use Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to build secure distributed solutions that integrate across platforms and interoperate with existing investments.

The Future of the Visual Studio Development Platform

This keynote from VSLive! Orlando focuses on best-of-breed solutions and reveals the direction of Visual Studio''s next release.

Implement a File Transfer Web Service

Implement a Web service that performs a binary file transfer using Web Service Enhancements 3.0 and MTOM.

Leverage New ASP.NET Security Controls

Learn how to integrate ASP.NET's built-in security tools with the features of your existing site.

Directions in Language Innovation: LINQ

Learn how you can use consistent query syntax in your code to access and work with all types of data.

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