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Obfuscation: Protecting the Source

How to protect your source code from reverse engineering.

ANTS Profiler 2.7, More

Learn about the latest and greatest products available from vendors that provide tools and services for Visual Studio .NET.

Are Security Threats More Significant Today?

It's hard to escape that perception that the computing networks face an ever-expanding number of threats, as well as a significantly higher level of potential risk.

SOA Explained

Judith Hurwitz, Robin Bloor, Carol Baroudi and Marcia Kaufman explain Service Oriented Architecture in this book for "Dummies."

Stupid Developer Tricks: Democracy Rocks

Why create a free, multi-source, multi-platform media player built using open source technology.

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.

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.

Take the Next Step in Modeling

Design patterns have been in use for a while, and for systems architecture they are used often in a copy-and-paste manner. See how aspect-oriented modeling takes patterns to a higher level.

An Open Source Stack for BPM

Immediately prior to its announcement that Intalio is donating its BPMS to the open source community, CEO Ismael Ghalimi spoke briefly with FTPOnline editors about the move.

Modeling and Patterns

Establishing good UML practices getting full MDA with regular pattern development and use takes time. Discover how it's worth the time and effort for better software development.

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.

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.

Stupid Developer Tricks: Portable Apps

Carry your Windows Apps with you on a USB key drive. A developer's vision now a full-time job.

Complex App Provisioning

How composite app provisioning technologies can help .NET rollouts.

DevInspect 3.0, More

Learn about the latest and greatest products available from vendors that provide tools and services for Visual Studio .NET. <meta name=

Agility Is for Managers, Too

Is there a better way to to deliver a working product on schedule and under budget? A review of Mike Cohen's "Agile Estimating and Planning."

Applying Automated Error Prevention

Software is integral to many mission-critical environments where code errors can be devastating. Take a look at an error-prevention solution that's seen success in other industries.

Welcome to the World of Windows Vista

Microsoft operating systems have a reputation for providing sophistication, ease of use, and reliability. Get acquainted with Windows Vista and see why it will continue this trend.

Building Quality Applications

Improving quality during development isn't easy. Only through careful work and testing at all life-cycle stages using better tools will teams be able to deliver higher quality applications.

Windows Vista: What You Need to Know

This Special Report is a compilation of old and new editorial content about Windows Vista to prepare you for its upcoming release.

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