https://www.developerfusion.com/t/visual-studio/books/view/samplechapters/ SampleChapters Visual Studio Book from Developer Fusion http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification en-GB Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT You can have the best coders in the world working in your teams, but if your project management isn’t up to scratch, your project is almost certain to be delayed, to come in over budget, and in some cases to fail entirely. By taking precise control of your application development process, you can make changes, both large and small, throughout your project’s life cycle that will lead to better–quality finished products that are consistently delivered on time and within budget. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44410/pro-visual-studio-team-system-application-lifecycle-management/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44410/pro-visual-studio-team-system-application-lifecycle-management/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Foundations of C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET 3.5 introduces C++/CLI, Microsoft’s extensions to the C++ syntax that allow you to target the common language runtime, the key to the heart of the .NET Framework 3.5. This book gives you a small, fast–paced primer that will kick–start your journey into the world of C++/CLI. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44408/foundations-of-ccli-the-visual-c-language-for-net-35-experts-voice-in-net/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44408/foundations-of-ccli-the-visual-c-language-for-net-35-experts-voice-in-net/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components is a reference for the serious ASP.NET developer who understands the benefits of object–oriented development and wants to apply those principles to ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, and server control development. This book also covers SharePoint and targets the latest version of Visual Studio (2008) and the .NET Framework (3.5). Highlights include the following: Covers the new features in ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17104/pro-aspnet-35-server-controls-and-ajax-components/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17104/pro-aspnet-35-server-controls-and-ajax-components/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley LINQ is the project name for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that provide a generic approach to querying data from different data sources. LINQ will premier in Visual Studio 2008, and will become the next must-have skill for .NET developers. Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008 is all about code. Literally, this book starts with code and ends with code. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17244/pro-linq-language-integrated-query-in-c-2008-windowsnet/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17244/pro-linq-language-integrated-query-in-c-2008-windowsnet/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Client-Side Reporting with Visual Studio in C# shows how to design and create stunning professional reports with SQL Server 2005 and with Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008. The only comprehensive guide to client-side Reporting Services Covers Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008 Practical, step-by-step instruction on designing, developing, and deploying real-world reports Quickly turns beginners into sophisticated report writers Gives expert tips on handling complex reporting scenarios The http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17295/clientside-reporting-with-visual-studio-in-c/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17295/clientside-reporting-with-visual-studio-in-c/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley It is clear that Visual Studio Team System is the future of development from Microsoft’s perspective. Development is no longer a personal pursuit by one developer in a darkened room; it is a collective effort by a team of peers. VSTS supports this broader vision by providing a complete collaboration platform for the entire project team. VSTS takes a services-oriented approach leveraging Windows SharePoint Services and SQL Server Business Intelligence Suite. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31916/pro-visual-studio-team-system-with-team-edition-for-database-professionals-second-edition/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31916/pro-visual-studio-team-system-with-team-edition-for-database-professionals-second-edition/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley If you work at all with Internet-facing solutions, you know that the lack of an identity metasystem is a critical vulnerability in the design. Various consortiums have worked to define a system of identitya platform-agnostic way of communicating and validating claims of identity. If you work with identity solutions or structures, you will find Beginning Information Cards and CardSpace: From Novice to Professional essential to understanding and successfully implementing CardSpace solutions. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44328/beginning-information-cards-and-cardspace-from-novice-to-professional-experts-voice-in-net/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44328/beginning-information-cards-and-cardspace-from-novice-to-professional-experts-voice-in-net/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Pro SharePoint Solution Development: Combining .NET, SharePoint, and Office 2007 takes a practical problem/solution approach to common business challenges. Youll not only encounter interesting code samples, but also see how to combine these examples with the Microsoft collaboration platforms services. The books solutions focus on using Visual Studio Tools for Office to build the user interface layer. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44323/pro-sharepoint-solution-development-combining-net-sharepoint-and-office-2007-experts-voice-in-sharepoint/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44323/pro-sharepoint-solution-development-combining-net-sharepoint-and-office-2007-experts-voice-in-sharepoint/ Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Have you ever spent hours coding workflow for your applications? If so, the new Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) technology will make your life easier. Foundations of WF: An Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation introduces you to using Visual Studio 2005 and the Windows Workflow Foundation (part of Windows Vista) to create workflow packages. The book begins by giving you an overview of Windows Workflow Foundation. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44276/foundations-of-wf-an-introduction-to-windows-workflow-foundation-experts-voice-in-net/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44276/foundations-of-wf-an-introduction-to-windows-workflow-foundation-experts-voice-in-net/ Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Expert Service-Oriented Architecture in C# 2005, Second Edition will immerse you in updated code and reference material specifically architected for Visual Studio 2005 and Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0. With this book, you can get a head start on building SOA applications using the clear, conceptual discussions and practical examples provided by SOA experts Jeffrey Hasan and Mauricio Duran. The authors give fair treatment to difficult material without just glossing over it. Most http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17478/expert-serviceoriented-architecture-in-c-2005-second-edition/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17478/expert-serviceoriented-architecture-in-c-2005-second-edition/ Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley