.NET Framework


The Future of ASP.NET Hinges on Web 2.0

Web 2.0 and Ajax-related technologies began life outside the Microsoft domain, but these technologies are now critically important to the future of ASP.NET development.

Intercept Studio 4.0 Monitors Code

Sleuth code errors. It may be near impossible to ship 100 percent clean code, but Intercept Studio 4.0 pledges to help .NET development teams come close.

Chasing VMware

BEA Systems' WebLogic Server Virtual Edition enables Java apps to run directly on a hypervisor without a standard OS.

More Hassle Than Help

A reader comments that the migration wizard is more hassle than help for large projects; another reader critiques the depth of VSM's current offerings.

K2.net's 'BlackPearl' Targets Developers and Business Users

A human-centric BPM tool that integrates with core Microsoft technologies, such as BizTalk Server.

Longhorn Officially Dubbed?

Speculation about the final name ramps up.

The Man Behind the Message

Microsoft's Rob Caron spends his days (and probably nights) trying to keep developers up-to-speed.

Microsoft's Latest Script: Improve PHP on Windows

Microsoft and Zend expect to extend the technical collaboration to the next version of Windows Server, code-named "Longhorn."

Letters to the Editor

A reader argues that an adventurous spirit actually benefits customers over the long run; another reader requests that VSM go with more practical articles.

The Rich Web Experience -- And Beyond

Scott Guthrie recently sat with VSM to discuss Microsoft's ASP.NET AJAX and the status of other Web-related projects.

Simplify Authentication With WSE 3.0

Web Service Extensions 3.0 enables you to take advantage of new turnkey scenarios to provide more robust and easier-to-use authentication mechanisms in your Web services.

Seeking Direction

Live Clipboard promised a rich future of Microsoft-inspired mashup applications. Where has the hype gone?

Developer Directness Improves Quality

VSM's readers and authors are notorious for their (often brutal) honesty; we rely on this constructive criticism to provide you with a better magazine.

Micro Focus Net Express Bridges COBOL and .NET

The venerable COBOL programming language still powers reams of mainframe-level applications, posing a challenge for development managers seeking a way to bridge the chasm between legacy applications and active .NET projects.

A Lighter, Faster ALM Process

Is agile development at a tipping point? ALM provider VersionOne in Alpharetta, Ga., is banking on it.

Mixing up Vista's Managed and Unmanaged APIs

Mention application programming interfaces (APIs) and Windows Vista together, and many programmers assume you're referring to the much-ballyhooed managed interfaces that comprise the new .NET Framework 3.0.

Atlas Plugged: SPI Dynamics' Upgrade Secures AJAX Apps

Web application security vendor SPI Dynamics is collaborating with Microsoft to provide security testing for applications built using ASP.NET AJAX, formerly code-named "Atlas."

Complex App Provisioning

How composite app provisioning technologies can help .NET rollouts.

ALM Game Heats Up

Some vendors herald a best-of-breed approach to ALM tooling, while others are beginning to offer integrated toolsets.

Application Testing Goes Virtual

How can development shops stay ahead of the QA curve when supporting multiple versions of software for growing audiences running mixed environments?

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