Use the Test-Driven Development methodology in Visual Studio Team System to write tests and improve the quality of your code.
- By Jeff Levinson
- 04/01/2007
Make your Windows Forms apps shine with custom color palettes; pros and cons for creating apps with an Office 2007 look-and-feel; and drill down on anonymous methods in C# and VB .NET.
- By Kathleen Dollard
- 03/01/2007
Take advantage of WSE 3.0 to set up Web service authentication with a username and password using only one server certificate.
- By Martin Kulov
- 02/01/2007
Take advantage of custom generic collections to manipulate data more easily in real-world applications.
Access files in different locations using the same code, whether the files reside on a file server, a Web server, or an FTP server.
Simplify the administration and updating of Compact Framework applications by writing a Web service that facilitates checking for new files for a given app, as well as downloading and updating that app if a newer version exists.
- By John Gavilan
- 11/01/2006
Compiling your applications frequently can help you save time, effort, and sleepless nights down the road. Learn how to implement this system using the open source tool, Draco.NET.
It's not enough to build a great custom control to help your end users -- you must also help other developers use your control.
Build a component to accommodate changing requirements without having to recompile your code.
Learn how to integrate ASP.NET's built-in security tools with the features of your existing site.
Take advantage of .NET attributes to provide robust validation for your business objects, while generating user-interface validation automatically.
- By Steve Michelotti
- 06/01/2006
Learn how to scope your variables correctly, as well as the rules governing definite assignment in C#.
- By Eric Gunnerson and Nick Wienholt
- 05/01/2006
If you want to build the flashiest, most dynamic site possible and reach the largest possible audience, read on
Implement a Web service that performs a binary file transfer using Web Service Enhancements 3.0 and MTOM.
- By Martin Kulov
- 05/01/2006
The January 2006 Language Integrated Query (LINQ) preview for the next ("Orcas") version of Visual Basic enables automating SQL Server object-relational mapping for DLinq and enhances XLinq syntax for literal XML and late binding.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/01/2006
Take advantage of testing features in Visual Studio Team System for Software Testers to produce higher-quality Web applications.
Learn the basic types of custom controls, as well as how to extend them. Also, learn how to take fuller advantage of drag-and-drop within your applications.
- By Stephen Perry
- 01/01/2006
Writing a Windows service is significantly more involved than many authors would have you believe. Here are the tools you need to create a Windows service robust enough for the real world.
ASP.NET 2.0 lets you build a data-bound custom control that ensures your data is always displayed consistently.
Take advantage of visualizers in Visual Studio 2005 to make yourself more productive; also learn how to create your own custom visualizers.
- By Vikram Srivatsa
- 08/01/2005
Take advantage of the Windows Management Interface to correctly gauge your application's performance requirements.
- By Derek Harmon
- 08/01/2005
Learn everything you need to start using .NET Web services to access Google Web APIs in your application.
Take advantage of plug-ins to create highly extensible and highly customizable Windows Forms applications that serve your users' needs better.
- By Francesco Balena
- 06/01/2005
Mix inheritance and Windows Forms to solve recurring UI-related problems.
- By Francesco Balena
- 05/01/2005
Learn how to localize your applications easily with this robust localization and resource-management tool.
- By Liewen Huang
- 05/01/2005