Columns


Designers and Developers: Better Together

Rockford shares his take on what worked (and what didn't) when collaborating with a designer on a new project using VS 2008, Express Blend and Team Foundation Server

C#'s Exploding Mindshare

Why is C# taking the lead over VB.NET?

Design Apps for Future Flexibility

You can't predict change, but you can prepare for it. Learn how to avoid cases where you need to remove work and rework too much of what you've already done.

Understanding Silverlight's CreateObject and CreateObjectEx Methods

Dan walks you through the properties and sample code for each, plus why you might want to use one over the other.

Testing AJAX Applications with VSTS 2008

Jeff walks you through the new method of validating AJAX code in Visual Studio Team System 2008 (no Fiddler required!).

Access Abomination

Software development gone wrong.

Domain-Specific Languages

Develop your own graphical languages with Microsoft's DSL Tools.

Drill Down on Anonymous Types

Learn the details on the new anonymous types and nullable type features in VB 9 (VB 2008).

.NET Cheat Sheet

The skinny on 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5.

On Stereotypes

Editor in Chief Patrick Meader responds to a reader letter about his last column.

Software Configuration Management and TFS Version Control

Jeff walks you through how to configure Team Foundation Server for optimal software management.

Will the Real .NET 3.0 Please Stand Up?

If .NET 3.0 slipped under your radar, you're not alone.

October 2007 Letters: New Design Works

Readers share feedback on the new look of VSM, more.

Get Critical VB6 Updates

Microsoft releases critical VB6 patch. Plus VB 2005 Power Packs 2.0, new VS 2008 downloads and more.

Getting Started with Silverlight

Dan starts a new series of columns on Silverlight 1.0 by walking you through the fundamentals.

Express Your Designs Clearly

Your code is the expression of your design intent -- make sure you communicate clearly.

Enable the Application Framework in VB

Learn what enabling the application framework in VB actually does and what an invariant culture is and how you take advantage of it.

CodeGear RAD Studio 2007

New RAD environment for Windows released. Plus Code Rush and Refractor! Pro 2.5, and Dotfuscator Professional 4.1.

Hands-On Product Report: Altova XMLSpy 2007

Visual Studio Magazine reviews Altova XMLSpy 2007 Release 3.

Using Microsoft's Silverlight Control in a Web Site

Dan Wahlin walks you through the steps and code for creating a Silverlight application from scratch.

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