.NET Framework


Profile: RTI Distributes the Data

Even a small company, such as Real Time Innovations (RTI), can turn a product into an industry standard.

Redefining How Software Works

The work that 1060 Research is doing might have a dramatic impact on how we think about building software. CEO Peter Rodgers provides the details in this exclusive interview.

Borland Brings Back Turbo

Borland brings back Turbo with its announcement of four new products: Turbo C++, Turbo Delphi, Turbo Delphi for .NET, and Turbo C#.

Big Changes Ahead for Borland

In this exclusive Q&A, Borland CEO Tod Nielsen shares insights on the market and his plans for the company.

Welcome to the 2006 VSM Buyers Guide

Your guide to the best tools this year

VB .NET Is Too Darn Hard

A reader agrees with Rockford Lhotka's assertion that software is too darn hard to use, and recommends that Microsoft think about this from the perspective of Visual Basic .NET.

Create Dedicated Service Handlers

Creating your own HTTP handler in ASP.NET 1.1 or 2.0 gives you a flexible and fast way to move data to clients, browsers, and other Web pages.

Learn to Read a Data Model

Data models provide important insights into your company's business. Learn how to read one, as well as some tips for creating strong data models of your own.

Profile: Translating Cool Technology Into Revenue

Mainsoft has great .NET to Java technology that is tapping a market in enterprises.

Manage the Business Object Lifecycle

Using business objects effectively requires understanding the nuances of their life cycles.

Product Listings

Check out our comprehensive list of available products and resources for the Visual Studio .NET developer.

Take Advantage of Continuous Integration

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.

ActiveReports for .NET 3.0, More

Third-party tools can rock your world; check out a range of offerings here, from report writers, to editors and imaging toolkits. There's something here for everyone.

Deploy Supporting Files as Part of Your VSTS Unit Tests

It can be complicated to move configuration files in a post-build event with Visual Studio Team System. You can make things easier with one of two options.

Automate Your Build Process

Team Foundation Build provides an integrated solution for performing automated builds, testing, and reporting build results.

Customize the "Bug" Work Item Template

Learn how to customize the work item template for a bug to specify that only Testers can change the status to Closed.

Streamline TFS Permissions Management

Use a Windows User Group to manage permissions across the Team Project, the project's SharePoint Portal, and its SQL Server Reporting Services site.

Roll Your Own Control Designers

It's not enough to build a great custom control to help your end users -- you must also help other developers use your control.

Using Development Methodologies With TFS

Using Team Foundation Server and the methodologies it supports can greatly improve the software development experience and lead to successful projects with repeatable processes.

Don't Neglect Your Skills

A reader explains that job market forces often force developers to opt for the latest and greatest, rather than tried and tested; another reader explains why he voted for no products in the most recent Readers Choice Awards survey.

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