.NET Framework


Gates Packs Office

Microsoft's chairman outlines his vision for a next-generation development platform.

Infragistics Releases 'Aikido' Framework for Web 2.0 Controls

Infragistics’ newly released "Aikido" framework is optimized for Web 2.0 development .

IBM, SAP Look to Re-Shape BI

Following recent acquisitions, IBM and SAP unveil a host of new products and services.

Optimal Trace Enterprise 5.0: Implement Project Requirements

Keep everyone working together with this comprehensive collaboration tool.

Chart FX 7, FarPoint Spread for Windows Forms 4, and the Dotfuscator Product Line

New products this month.

Silverlight Meets Wall Street

Silverlight and online banking work together at Web Services/SOA on Wall Street Conference

Maximize Comparison Accuracy

Learn how to minimize inherent inaccuracies with Singles and Doubles when performing comparisons; learn how to use extensions, a .NET 3.5 feature, when targeting .NET 2.0 apps; and learn why you should avoid using Names that are used in a type you are extending.

Build to Order

Are your software builds slowing you down? Powerful solutions streamline build and branch management.

Record and Replay

Development more time resolving application problems then designing and coding.

Microsoft Supports Open Source Tool

Microsoft and Talend partner up to bring Open Studio, Talend’s open source BI tool, to the Windows platform.

Upgrading to Visual Studio 2008/SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5

If you're using SQL CE 3.1 or earlier, watch out for this glitch.

Silverlight XAML Primer 9: Using the Silverlight Downloader Object

Minimize the time users wait and provide more efficient user interfaces with this code.

Adobe Releases AIR Runtime for the Desktop, Opens Flex

In a move that will let Web developers use their existing skills to build rich Internet applications for the desktop, smart clients and browsers, Adobe Systems Inc. today released the first version of its widely anticipated AIR cross-operating system runtime, along with updates to its Flex framework for Windows and Macintosh platforms.

.NET Developers Applaud Microsoft's Open Moves

While Microsoft's announcement yesterday that it will publish key APIs and share its communications protocols was met with skepticism by the European Commission and other critics, .NET developers we talked with welcomed the step that Redmond had defiantly resisted until now.

Microsoft Takes Bold Steps Toward Open APIs and Publishing Tech Specs

Microsoft is placing a significant emphasis on standardization and interoperability, saying it will share its APIs and release extensive documentation of its protocols.

Microsoft D Is Latest Piece of Oslo Initiative

Microsoft's new declarative programming language, code-named "D" will fall under Microsoft's Oslo software and services initiative, according to observers.

New Visual Studio 2008 Database, Visual Basic Tool Downloads Available

Microsoft this week posted several new downloads for developers working with Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic.

Xignite Splices Web Services

Xignite Inc., a provider of component-based financial services software, this month will roll out a hosted offering that will let corporate developers build and share composite .NET-based Web services.

Silverlight 2.0: The Wait Is Almost Over

The first public beta of Silverlight 2.0 is expected from Microsoft in the next few weeks. By all accounts, those that have seen the private beta report that the features outlined by the General Manager of Microsoft's Developer Division, Scott Guthrie, in a November blog posting are pretty much on track.

Preview: The Big Launch

Microsoft rolls out 2008 versions of Visual Studio, Windows Server and SQL Server.

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