VSM's 2005 Editors Choice awards, Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, are innovative products that are likely to have a significant impact on the everyday lives of developers.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 10/01/2005
A petition for Microsoft to continue premier-level VB6 support sparks a debate amongst readers, as opinions range from support to outrage.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 10/01/2005
A group of MVPs recently initiated a petition for Microsoft to extend support of Classic VB. VSM readers encourage this group to drop the crusade and let the .NET river run its course.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 10/01/2005
Microsoft has improved security for its overall platform in several key areas, but holes remain, most notably in its developer tools.
- By Peter Varhol
- 10/01/2005
Databinding in ASP.NET 2.0 is a different beast from its original implementation in ASP.NET -- there are more databinding controls and a radically different approach that gets more done with less code.
Take a look at the latest third-party add-ons, including one that simplifies managing, running, and scheduling tasks across platforms to enable application integration and data-center automation.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 10/01/2005
Microsoft announced Windows Workflow Foundation, the Expression family of design tools, and Visual Studio Tools for Applications at PDC 2005.
Bill Gates led a keynote team that demonstrated new technologies in data access, Web development, and more.
Visual Studio Team System provides a wealth of tools in one place. Explore all aspects of this integrated suite of tools.
- By David Nelson and Jeff Levinson
- 09/01/2005
The benefits of code generation are so strong that debates swirling around use are essentially moot. Its increasing use is inevitable, and developers will adapt.
- By Peter Varhol
- 09/01/2005
Language Integrated Query (LINQ) for .NET and its System.Query, System.Data.DLink, and System.Xml.XLink classes enable relational-to-object and XML-to-object mapping with first-class CLR data types.
- By Roger Jennings
- 09/01/2005
Check out the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that lets you bidirectionally transform data between XML formats and relational database structures.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 09/01/2005
The difference between VB.NET and C# boils down to whether you like semi-colons. .NET promises an opportunity to choose the best language for a given task without sacrificing power.
Dundas Diagram for .NET 1.0 lets you create interactive, automated diagrams, ranging from complex charts that users can modify dynamically to complete process simulations.
Visual Studio''s future is one of the key topics being covered at PDC 2005 this week. Expect to see improvements in C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, Indigo support, and data handling. Plus, get hints about Hawaii.
- By Peter Varhol
- 09/01/2005
Developer Express' CodeRush for Visual Studio aids developer productivity.
Take advantage of these practical guidelines for implementing serviced components properly and reduce coding and maintenance headaches now?and in the future.
- By Francesco Balena and Guiseppe DiMauro
- 08/01/2005
Even recently, programming was considered a hot profession with almost limitless opportunities for making it big. How quickly things change. Today, programmers typically need to beef up their skill sets just to remain viable in the workplace.
Readers who have made the leap to .NET aren't looking back. They say they're developing and deploying reliable, mission-critical apps that pay for themselves quickly.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 08/01/2005
Check out the latest upgrades to your favorite VS.NET add-ins, including a product that helps you isolate and eliminate performance issues and memory leaks.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 08/01/2005