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ESB vs. BizTalk Debate Heats Up in Barcelona

At his Enterprise Architect Summit Barcelona session this month, conference speaker Dave Chappell got into a heated debate with a couple Microsoft guys over core architectural fundamentals.

Optimize ASP.NET Performance

Take advantage of these performance tips, and make your ASP.NET applications fly whether you use version 1.1 or 2.0.

Make the Leap to .NET

Developers encourage VB6ers to delve into .NET code (whether VB.NET or C#) and take the plunge into the latest languages. The move isn't trivial, but it'll be worth they effort.

Get Acquainted With SOA and Indigo

Learn about the core principles behind Windows Communication Foundation's service orientation (SO), so you can better understand and create service-oriented applications with Indigo.

Convert C# Code

Check out the latset add-ins to Visual Studio, including a product that helps you convert C# code to C++ at the project, folder, file, and snippet levels.

Harness and SOA/Web Services Strategy

Implementing SOAs will increase ROI, but first you must determine how to pool existing assets and adopt procedures incrementally. Learn how you can up do this with minimal effort.

VB6 Petition Sparks Controversy

A petition for Microsoft to continue premier-level VB6 support sparks a debate amongst readers, as opinions range from support to outrage.

Leverage Databinding With Less Code

Databinding in ASP.NET 2.0 is a different beast from its original implementation in ASP.NET -- there are more databinding controls and a radically different approach that gets more done with less code.

Security Changes in .NET 2.0

New components in .NET 2.0 can help you greatly reduce the amount of code you need to write to make your applications secure.

Discouraging Moves From VB6 to C#

A VSM reader argues that Java and C/C++ developers should move to C#, while VB programmers should stick to VB.NET.

Is Microsoft Enterprise-Ready?

Microsoft has a reputation for tools that don't meet quality and security requirements needed to build enterprise-ready apps. Despite recent successes, is this reputation still deserved?

Letters to the Editor

A group of MVPs recently initiated a petition for Microsoft to extend support of Classic VB. VSM readers encourage this group to drop the crusade and let the .NET river run its course.

dotTrace Profiling Tool for .NET

Take a look at the newest VS.NET add-ins, including a product that you lets you profile your .NET and ASP.NET applications and identify performance bottlenecks quickly and accurately.

VS 2005: New Goodies, Some Trade-Offs

VSTS is an example of Microsoft branching out with the new Visual Studio 2005.

Write a Better Windows Service

Writing a Windows service is significantly more involved than many authors would have you believe. Here are the tools you need to create a Windows service robust enough for the real world.

Simplify Tasks Across Platforms

Take a look at the latest third-party add-ons, including one that simplifies managing, running, and scheduling tasks across platforms to enable application integration and data-center automation.

Create Data-Bound Controls With ASP.NET 2.0

ASP.NET 2.0 lets you build a data-bound custom control that ensures your data is always displayed consistently.

Code Generation Drives the Future

The benefits of code generation are so strong that debates swirling around use are essentially moot. Its increasing use is inevitable, and developers will adapt.

Ramping Up for VS 2005

Do you feel as though we've been working with Visual Studio 2005 for years? It's because we have.

Transform Data Between XML and Databases

Check out the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that lets you bidirectionally transform data between XML formats and relational database structures.

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