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Microsoft's F# Functional Language

A functional programming language built for the .NET Framework

Are You Safer Now?

Virus detectors can detect more than just bugs -- Karl encounters one such system set off by his code, and shares how he worked around it.

Silverlight XAML Primer 7: Embedding Media Into Silverlight

Dan walks you through your options.

Managing Change with Team Foundation Server

Jeff walks you through best practices when using Team System.

Silverlight XAML Primer 6: Using Inline XAML with Silverlight

Dan shows you the code you need to embed XAML code directly into a page, plus the problems this might cause with Firefox and how to work around it.

Silverlight XAML Primer 5: Working with Radial Gradients

Dan walks you through working with the XAML RadialGradientBrush element in Silverlight.

On C# Versus VB Language Usage

Key AJAX Control

Making your Web apps more interactive is easier than you think.

Bugs, Workarounds, And Gotchas in VS 2008

Kathleen discovers a bug in the Visual Basic 9.0 compiler. Also, resolving recursion problems; binding properties in the Workflow designer; some guidelines on using extension methods; moving to .NET 3.5, and more.

Inside Visual Studio 2008

'Orcas' Is Released--Finally

DXperience v2007 vol 3, List & Label 13, and Xceed Docking Windows for .NET

Developer Express has released DXperience v2007 vol 3, a suite of visual components and IDE tools for Visual Studio .NET.

A Guide To VB 2008

VB 2008 includes some terrific new XML functionality that will make you both more effective and more productive when working with XML in your applications.

Chart Data in Real Time

Xceed Chart for .NET 4.1

Support Productivity, Support Mort

Exploring C# 3.0

The latest iteration of C# introduces a host of new language features, most of which were created to enable functionality that you see in the .NET Framework 3.5's LINQ.

Silverlight XAML Primer 4: Working with Linear Gradients

Apply gradients to graphics, menus and even text.

Defect Prevention

Use Automated Defect Prevention as a software management strategy that increases application quality through process improvement

Silverlight XAML Primer 3: Working with Image Brushes

Dan shows you how to use Silverlight's brushes to create custom images.

New Features in Team Build 2008

One of the best benefits of Team System 2008 are the Team Build improvements -- including wizards, new test and scheduling options, and much more. Find out what they can do for you.

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