Archive for June, 2007
Okay this is nice, trust me
Posted by suddenelfilio in Uncategorized on 19/06/2007
The thing we’ve all come to love is bugged!
String.IsNullOrEmpty can throw a NullReferenceException at runtime in certain cases. The problem is with the optimizations performed by the the JIT compiler.
Microsoft already fixed this issue in the first beta, so all you early adapters can already enjoy the fixed String.IsNullOrEmpty 
Get a history of the evolution to LINQ
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net on 15/06/2007
Anson Horton wrote a very nice article for the MSDN magazine June 2007 edition. It gives you an overview of how LINQ (Language Integrated Query) has evolved from the idea of the concept to an actual technology. A nice extra on this article is that he shows a lot which new language features in C# 3.0 made it actually possible to come to version on LINQ we have now. It’s thanks to Lambda Expressions, Extension Methods, Anonymous Type, Implicitly Type Local Variables, Object Intitializers and Query expressions that LINQ can offer you a very nice language enhancement to query for example objects, dataset, xml, …
Check it out at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/07/06/csharp30/default.aspx
Hey I thought I saw a CAB Pattern?!? Yeah, yeah I did see a CAB Pattern !!!!
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net on 06/06/2007
Glenn Block wrote a comparison of the new Microsoft Codename “Acropolis” and SCSF/CAB. If you take a look you’ll immediate notice some similarities or perhaps the logical evolution of SCSF for applications that support the new “stuff” like WPF, WF and so on… Check it out if you like the CAB concept you will definitely like Acropolis!!!
Dynamic Data Controls (ASP.NET Futures CTP)
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net, Asp.net on 06/06/2007
If you want a small introduction for the dynamic data controls that exist in the ASP.NET Futures CTP. You can watch the webcast below:
Get started with Expression Blend and Design
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net, WPF on 06/06/2007
F or those that like to get started with the new Microsoft products Expression Blend and Expression Design. You should check out these links below. They give you access to tons of FREE video tutorials hosted by lynda.com
Links:
- Getting started with Expression Blend
In Getting Started with Expression Blend , Lee Brimelow covers all the basics that every designer and developer of WPF and Silverlight content needs to know. He starts with an overview of how Expression Blend fits into WPF and Silverlight workflows, then guides viewers through the process of creating and manipulating objects, building timeline-based animations, and exporting compositions into XMAL for use in Visual Studio.
- Getting started with Expression Design
From basic vector-based drawings to professional three-dimensional graphics built with Live Effects, Ted LoCascio covers the full range of possibilities in Getting Started with Expression Design. He starts by explaining Expression Design’s interface and how to work with documents, then moves on to cover working with objects and applying fills, strokes, and effects for best results. Exercise files accompany this training.
Enjoy!
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More about Sql Server 2008 (fomerly known as "Katmai")
Posted by suddenelfilio in Uncategorized on 05/06/2007
On Wesley Backelant’s blog I found a post describing a bit more about the new Sql Server and its features. The post also contains a link to a webcast that demonstrates a long list of new features.
His post: “SQL Server 2008 – A first look”
Code Style Enforcer
Posted by suddenelfilio in .net on 05/06/2007
Code Style Enforcer is a DXCore plug-in for Visual Studio 2005 that checks the code against a configurable code standard and best practices. It is developed for C#, but some of the rules will also work for VB .NET, though not tested.
You can create your own design rules to which everybody needs to comply. This very nice if you want to enforce certain coding standards.
SQL Server 2008 "Katmai" June CTP available
Posted by suddenelfilio in General on 05/06/2007
With SQL Server 2008 June CTP release, customers can immediately utilize new capabilities that support their mission-critical platform and enable pervasive insight across the enterprise. SQL Server 2008 lays the groundwork for innovative policy-based management that enables administrators to reduce their time spent on maintenance tasks. SQL Server 2008 provides enhancements in the SQL Server BI platform by enabling customers to provide up-to-date information with Change Data Capture and MERGE features, and develop highly scalable analysis services cubes with new development environments.
Source: B#.Net Blog
Finally: an update
Posted by suddenelfilio in Blog on 04/06/2007
After a rather long beta 1 period there is now a new beta version available of the Windows Live Writer. I already gave up on this nifty piece of software because it seemed to have died silently. But then out of the blue I saw a posting that said a new version was released. I’ve downloaded it, installed it and now am posting this post with it. It looks “nicer” and it seems to be more intuitive now.
Want it? Download it here