XML Tutorials & Articles
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Understanding XML Namespaces
by Yasser ShohoudUnderstanding XML namespaces is essential to understanding and building Web services. Unfortunately, most developers do not understand how XML namespaces work and get confused when they see all the colons and URLs. I wrote this article to help you get over the initial hump of understanding XML namespaces, and to show you how they are used in XML documents.
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POSTing Form Data to a Web Page
by Bruce JohnsonDemonstrates two techniques that can be used to post data to a web page from within Visual Basic.
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Using ADO.NET, XML & XSL to generate HTML
by Bill BurrisAutomate you website updates to avoid hours of tedious work with your HTML editor.
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XML SOAP
by ComponentSourceSOAP - Simple Object Access Protocol – is the hottest thing in XML development
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The Zen of Volta
by Richard BlewettRichard takes a looks at a preview of a Microsoft incubation project called Volta, offering a new way of deploying applications written using single-tier architecture to a multi-tiered client/server environment without having to rewrite the code.
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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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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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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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Using Adobe Flex in Visual Studio
by Matt WicksYou can now take advantage of the Flex framework from right within Visual Studio to build Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). We get you up to speed on what Flex is and a basic application talking to a web service.
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Bluffer's Guide to C# 3
by Jon SkeetPretend you know what you're talking about in suitably geeky company. More seriously, it will give you a very rough overview to give some context if you choose to investigate a particular feature further.
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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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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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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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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.
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Test-Driven Development in .NET
by Peter ProvostAn article presenting benefits and techniques for using test-driven development in .NET, specifically examining the NUnit testing framework.
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Web Services Interoperability between J2EE and .NET - Part 3
by Wangming YeExplore the source of the common interoperability challenges facing Web services integration across platforms. This third part in a series describes how the different naming conventions between J2EE technology and .NET can cause difficulty in Web services interoperability.
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Wireless Markup Language (WML) Tutorial
by Gez LemonGez Lemon introduces WML - the markup language used to make sites suitable for viewing using a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) device - covering cards, timers, tasks, getting user input and creating dynamic pages.
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Make your Classic ASP code work like in ASP.NET
by Christian CalderonDeveloping in Classic ASP using the same technics as in ASP.NET?. If you have to work in Classic ASP, why don't do it the right way? By using a similar framework not only your code will be more organized and efficient, but it will take you a fraction of the time to port to ASP.NET!
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Implementing The Google Web Service In VB.NET
by Jayesh JainLearn how to implement the new Google Web Service and take advantage of its powerful searching features in your VB.NET program.
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Implementing ODBC in ASP .NET
by Jason G. WilliscroftWith Microsoft's ODBC data server controls, .NET finally supports ODBC... but not very well. HotQuant, LLC, has published an in-depth technical article demonstrating an effective workaround.