.NET Framework


Handling Record Contention in Code-First Entity Framework

Peter returns to the topic of managing multiple users accessing the same row in a table using Entity Framework, but this time using code-first development. There are some unexpected issues to deal with.

Hooking ASP.NET Apps into SQL Server 2012

Use custom-built .NET Framework 4.0 classes to connect an ASP.NET Web application to a SQL Server 2012 database.

DevExpress Updates .NET Development Tools for Windows 8.1, Visual Studio 2013

An updated Windows 8.1 API created opportunities for new tools.

Microsoft Announces Visual Studio Online

At its official Visual Studio 2013 launch today, Redmond moved its flagship integrated development environment further into Windows Azure.

Applying the Range-for Statement in C++

Want to iterate through a sequence with C++11? If so, the easiest way will be to use the range-for statement – Kenny Kerr shows you how.

The Bridge Pattern in the .NET Framework

Learn how to implement the Bridge Pattern in .NET by building a Windows Store radio application.

Snazz Up Your MVC Apps with Twitter Bootstrap: A Get-Started Guide

Creating Web applications with a consistent interface can be time-consuming. Using Twitter Bootstrap, you can quickly scaffold out nice-looking Web applications. Here's how.

Creating Useful Naming Conventions: Technical Considerations

Naming conventions are obviously a good thing, right? Not necessarily -- and only if you understand the problem they solve.

Telerik Releases Backend-as-a-Service Product for Mobile App Development

The company also releases SDKs for .NET and iOS.

Virtual Reality in the .NET Framework, Part 1

Eric Vogel covers the Oculus Rift VR headset and how to put it too good use in your .NET apps in Part 1 of this series.

UI Practicalities: Determining the User's Intent

After having a UI design invalidated during usability testing, Peter has to find a way to figure out what the user wants the application to do.

Test-Driven Development with Content Negotiation in the Web API

There's no doubt that the ASP.NET Web API is a wonderful thing. But developing services that support content negotiation in a testable way requires a little setup.

New Azure SDK Includes Support for Visual Studio 2013

Remote debugging is another welcome update.

Understanding and Using K-Fold Cross-Validation for Neural Networks

James McCaffrey walks you through whys and hows of using k-fold cross-validation to gauge the quality of your neural network values.

Checking Collections and Working with Objects in Visual Studio Test

Peter looks for help in building an extension method that will let him compare two objects in a Visual Studio Test. In return, he introduces the CollectionAssert class.

Deep Focus on Your Code with CodeLens

Visual Studio 2013's new CodeLens feature provides a wide variety of information to the developer, all while never leaving the code editing window.

Visual Studio 2013 Officially Released

Team Foundation Server 2013 is also part of the package.

Windows 8.1 Arrives

Developers with Windows 8.1 apps in the Windows Store get "preferential treatment".

NuGet Package Manager Tweaked for Enterprise Customers in .NET 4.5.1

Microsoft adds a libraries feed that is as fully supported as the .NET Framework.

Microsoft Releases .NET Framework 4.5.1

64-bit Edit and Continue is the key feature addition.

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