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Exploring C# 3.0

The latest iteration of C# introduces a host of new language features, most of which were created to enable functionality that you see in the .NET Framework 3.5's LINQ.

Silverlight XAML Primer 4: Working with Linear Gradients

Apply gradients to graphics, menus and even text.

Defect Prevention

Use Automated Defect Prevention as a software management strategy that increases application quality through process improvement

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.

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

Create these elements in Silverlight using Canvas.

Initialize Objects Properly

Developers are accustomed to thinking of an object as either existing or not, but the truth is the initialization process is complex enough that this isn't always so. Learn how to initialize objects properly and avoid small missteps that can lead to big problems when creating and initializing objects.

Build Vista UIs to Code

Is There a Universal Architecture?

PC Gone Amok?

Share Resources Between Projects

Learn how to share resources among several projects across project boundaries in Visual Studio 2005 and VS 2008. Also, learn about Microsoft's inclusion of IDataErrorInfo in the .NET 3.5 additions to WPF and drill down on how to handle non-standard searches in dictionary classes.

Create Rich Apps

ComponentOne Studio Enterprise Doc Edition 2007 v2

Customize the VB IDE

The VB IDE is a terrifically productive development environment out of the box. But it can be a lot better still. Learn how to customize the IDE for better productivity and performance.

Legacy Integration with SOA

Exposing mainframe resources with SOA within .NET.

Protecting Your Code

Silverlight XAML Primer 1: Exploring Canvases

Dan walks you through the role the Canvas element plays in XAML documents.

Inside Acropolis

Microsoft's new composite UI framework helps you build rich-client apps.

VB Statement Against Vista

VB survived Vista nearly intact, with the glaring exception of one statement. Learn what your options with SendKeys are.

New Features in TFS 2008

Jeff walks you through the best of what's new in Team Foundation Server 2008, starting with the many helpful additions to Version Control.

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