Tutorials & Articles
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JSP for .NET developers
by Sing LiIt can be difficult to appreciate alien technology even if it's doing exactly the same job as something familiar and well understood. Sing Li makes it easy for .NET enthusiasts to comprehend JSP by comparing it with ASP.NET.
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Isolated Storage
by Ian StevensonIsolated Storage is a solution to a very common problem, but if you don't understand it then it becomes a problem in its own right.
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Architecting systems using Windows Workflow Foundation
by Richard BlewettPuzzled by WF? Wonder what it's all for? Richard Blewett takes the mystery out of Windows Workflow.
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Improving Web Site Performance and Scalability while saving money
by Robert BoedigheimerLearn the tools and techniques that can dramatically improve performance for a web site, while saving money by reducing server load and bandwidth requirements.
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Why F#?
by Mike JamesWhat exactly is functional programming, and why is it so important? Mike James explains the functional ideas embodied in F#, and provides some help with getting to grips with the language.
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What You Need to Know about PCI Compliance and Web Application Security Policy Changes
by Michael SuttonPCI compliance exists to protect consumers from credit fraud, and their data will be protected if rules are followed. If your business accepts credit cards, you are aware of changes to PCI compliance in June. Adherence to section 6.6 of the PCI compliance rules should have been met; if not, web application security must be integrated into existing applications. This mandate allows businesses to evaluate their security practices.
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Mythbusting SharePoint 2010
by David McMahonWhen someone mentions SharePoint to you, what do you do? For many people SharePoint is still somewhat of a mystery, they've heard of it, but don't really know what it is. For others it is a painful memory from a few years ago, when the promise of easy web development was not fulfilled. Dave looks at what SharePoint really is, and where it's at with the release of SharePoint 2010
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Introducing Python for .NET - IronPython
by Mike JamesIs it a dead parrot or does it fly? Mike James looks at IronPython and asks if it really is something completely different.
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Using Optional Parameters in VBScript
by Michael BalloniA nifty way to use optional parameters in VBScript, getting around the lack of an 'Optional' keyword.
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Implementing the Singleton Pattern in C#
by Jon SkeetThe singleton pattern is one of the best-known patterns in software engineering, but often implemented without lazy loading and introducing unintended issues around threading. Jon Skeet runs through the possible implementations.
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LINQ-ing to XML
by Mike JamesXML, which is all about tree structures, and LINQ, which is all about querying collections, might not seem to fit together, but Mike James explains that they work together just fine.
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Creating Images on the Fly with ASP.NET
by Craig NavinBefore the advent of the .Net framework, creating images on the fly for a web browser was a tedious task. Now, thanks to the .Net framework, creating images on the fly is a simple task. This article will provide the reader with the fundamentals necessary to start developing dynamic images with the .Net framework.
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Iterator blocks in C# 2: auto-generated state machines
by Jon SkeetEver wondered how the magic "yield" statement works? Jon Skeet digs into the inner workings of C# 2.0 and how this innocuous statement gets you a whole load of "free" generated code for your iterators.
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Select Case statement
by James CrowleyHow to use the Select Case statement.
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Using AppDomains to Build Reliable Systems
by Pinku SuranaThe first step to building reliable systems is to accept that it is impossible. Instead, we will attempt to build a more reliable system from a collection of smaller unreliable components. The idea is to manage failure rather than pursue an impossible perfection. Find out how.
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SWT and JFace, Part 1: A gentle introduction
by Barry FeigenbaumIn this first article of an SWT and JFace series, find out how to create a simple Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT) application using Java™, Eclipse, and the SWT and JFace libraries. Also learn how to create simple SWT GUIs using basic controls and layouts.
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SLOBbing about with .NET
by Dave WheelerPersisting objects is all about SLOB (serialized large objects), or so says Dave Wheeler who explains how it's now all so much easier.
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First class functions in JavaScript
by Ian ElliotIan Elliot continues to mine for hidden information relating to JavaScript.
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Pointers on pointers
by Mike JamesMike James discusses pointers, and concludes that they are often unsafe and generally best avoided.
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The Future of the Web: HTML5
by Robert BoedigheimerLet’s get this one cleared up in the first sentence, no you don’t have to wait until 2022 to start using HTML 5! None of that really matters to web developers, what should matter to us is when our users’ browsers support a given feature we are interested in utilizing.