RIA & Web Tutorials & Articles
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Using Ajax for Web Application Development: What Businesses Need to Know
by Francis WongAjax is a hot topic today when it comes to web application development projects. Because it's become such a buzzword, businesses may be wondering how they can incorporate this form of web programming into their websites and what the benefits could be. This article will help you understand the origins of Ajax as well as the pros and cons of its use.
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Windows Live Data
by Martin ParryIf you think of XML as just being about static data storage, you need to see Windows Live Data in action. It uses XML as an active way of changing stored data, as Martin Parry explains.
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Secrets of Successful Software Requirements
by Igor JeseAlthough most companies do some form of requirements, there is often a lack of understanding as to exactly why the requirements need to be created and how. Let's look at some secrets to improve your requirements process even under tight deadlines.
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Top 10 Application Security Vulnerabilities in Web.config Files - Part Two
by Bryan SullivanIn this second part of a two-part series, you will learn about application security issues related to authentication and authorization, as well as five vulnerabilities commonly found in ASP.NET web-based applications. Additionally, find out how to keep configuration files from being unintentionally modified by uninformed programmers or administrators, as well as why it is critical to never rely on default setting values.
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Top 10 Application Security Vulnerabilities in Web.config Files - Part One
by Bryan SullivanIn part one of this two part article, you will learn about five of the top ten “worst offenders” of misconfigurations of application security that can cause overall problems for ASP.NET Web-based applications. Learn more about how to secure the Web.config files of an ASP.NET application.
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StAX the odds with Woodstox
by Sing LiIf you work with XML, you already know the limitations of DOM and SAX parsers. Overcome these limitations with the new Streaming API for XML - StAX.
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Service-Oriented Architecture: What Is It and How Can It Help Your Business?
by Charlie FinkService-oriented architecture is a hot topic in today’s business world, and it can provide many key benefits. It is important to look at service-oriented architectures from both a real-world perspective as well as a technical perspective to gain a complete understanding of this new concept. Read more about service-oriented architecture and learn how it can add functionality to Web-based applications and save developers time over the long term.
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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Checklist
by James CrowleySearch engine optimisation is pretty much part and parcel of creating websites these days. Getting the basics right don't require a large amount of work, but can make all the difference.
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Developing for Office 2007
by Matt NicholsonThe forthcoming 2007 Microsoft Office System offers many new opportunities for software developers. Matt Nicholson looks at the new user interface and the Open XML file format, finds out what's happened to VSTO, and explores the possibilities opened up by SharePoint Server 2007 and Groove 2007.
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Testing for Security in the Age of Ajax Programming
by Bryan SullivanAjax programming, which allows a web page to refresh a small portion of its data from a web server, is an exciting technology that has recently been introduced. However, this type of programming can also leave applications open to SQL injection and similar attacks. Learn more about Ajax programming and what it means in terms of security.
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Read and write Open XML files (MS Office 2007)
by Zeljko SvedicLearn how to read and write Open XML files in the new Microsoft Office 2007, with a particular examination of the Excel file format.
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Customising your build process with MSBuild
by Simon HorrellIf you need a fine control over the build process in .NET, MSBuild might be what you are looking for. Simon Horrell explains what this well-hidden tool does.
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Interacting with the web using WebRobot v1.0
by Fernando SanchezIn this tutorial, we will learn how to use the WebRobot component to interact with web sites, by filling out forms dynamically and uploading files from a simple VB.NET application.
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Developing your first Visual WebGui gateway
by Guy PeledAn introduction to using Visual WebGui gateways which are the Visual WebGui way to bridge WinForms development to web development.
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High-Performance .NET Application Development & Architecture
by Dimitrios MarkatosThis article demonstrates the art of creating and architecting high-performance and scalable .NET applications, covering all stages, from planning to development and their perspective best practices.
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CSS and round corners: Boxes with curves
by Trenton MossOne of the main reasons for having to use images on any web page is to create curves and round corners. It's currently impossible to create any kind of curved shapes using just HTML, so images need to be used. Putting these images into the HTML document with a table layout can create a large amount of superfluous code. Using the power of CSS we'll create the following box with round corners, without an <img> tag in sight.
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Locking the Door behind You: Hacker Protection for Your Web Applications
by Caleb SimaYour Web applications can be the most important and most vulnerable entry point into your organization, and, as such, ensuring adequate hacker protection in your Web applications can be critical. This article discusses some of the issues.
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Visual Basic 6.0 - Exporting a DataReport to Microsoft Word
by conwayjdThis article is a simple yet effective way to export a DataReport to MIcrosoft Word using the DataEnvironment and DataReport. This walk-through starts with creating a simple database in Microsoft Access and then creating a User Interface in Visual Basic 6.0.
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New features for web developers in ASP.NET 2.0
by Alex HomerASP.NET 2.0 brings enhanced performance and many new features that make the web developer's life easier. Alex Homer takes you through what's new.
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What's new in System.Xml 2.0
by Alex HomerJust as XML itself has evolved, so the XML related classes in .NET Framework 2.0 have changed. Alex Homer finds out what's different.