.NET Framework


Microsoft Releases ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview

Nothing has prevented ASP.NET developers from using a model view controller (MVC) architecture. But it's likely to get a lot easier with Microsoft's ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions, which will include the highly anticipated MVC option. The first preview of the technology was released today.

Microsoft Releases Entity Framework Beta 3

Microsoft released Entity Framework Beta 3 on Dec. 6 and officially announced the third-party database vendors and ADO.NET 2.0 data providers that have agreed to support the framework.

DataDirect Issues 3.1 Versions of XML Products

DataDirect Technologies upgraded two of its XML products. The new products include 3.1 versions of the company's XQuery and XML Converters solutions.

Microsoft PDC Is Back On

Microsoft Professional Developers Conference is back on the roster for October 2008 in L.A.

Microsoft Sparks Volta Test For Multi-Tier App Dev

Volta toolset, used with Visual Studio 2008, promises easier deployment of apps beyond the .NET world.

Silverlight XAML Primer 2: Rectangles, Ellipses, Lines and Text

Create these elements in Silverlight using Canvas.

Microsoft Adds APIs to Win Embedded CE

Component-rich upgrade for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 released.

Developer's Notebook: The ALT.NET Conference

Scott Guthrie turns heads at ALT.NET conference.

VS Extension Targets Outlook + Services

Microsoft’s S+S blueprints bring Visual Studio into the picture.

Database Vendors Improve XML Handling

XML finds a place in enterprise RDBMSes.

Legacy Integration with SOA

Exposing mainframe resources with SOA within .NET.

SQL Server '08 Adds Dev Perks

It took longer than expected, but the latest CTP is now available, adding clear encryption, better reporting and geospatial support.

Microsoft's Case

New tools GM explains Redmond's design and dev strategy.

IIS Embraces PHP

Zend Technologies and Microsoft optimize PHP for IIS.

VSTS 2008 Release Brings LINQ to Fore

Microsoft’s Meijer wants to use LINQ to improve Web programming.

Reller Lands at Microsoft's Platform and Services Division

Tami Reller, a Microsoft Business Solutions veteran, has a new job as CFO of Microsoft's Platform & Services Division.

Silverlight XAML Primer 1: Exploring Canvases

Dan walks you through the role the Canvas element plays in XAML documents.

IBM and Mainsoft Ink Deal To Integrate .NET Apps

It just got a little easier for developers using Microsoft's .NET Framework technology and SharePoint to integrate their .NET applications with IBM's Java-based portal technology. In a global reseller deal, IBM agreed to sell Mainsoft Corp.'s .NET Extensions solution with the IBM WebSphere Portal solution.

A Meeting Place for Average Joe Testers

Tester Center Web site provides community for QA pros.

NetIQ Adds 'Run Book Automation' Suite

NetIQ launches 'Run book automation' platform.

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