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Best ASP.NET article of Aug 2009

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Current Entries

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24 Aug 2009Steve Krile
Fully AJAX-enabled user control used to select names from a database in a drop-down format.
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15 Aug 2009Ricardo Pineda Then
Shows how to serialize an object using binary serialization without using WCF.
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26 Aug 2009Mr. James Love
GUI allows user to "connect" items shown on a web application; lines are drawn dynamically showing connections
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24 Aug 2009MatthewCasperson
An introductory look at the JavaScript CAKE library, which allows you to build up the HTML5 canvas element like a vector image.
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16 Aug 2009Farooq Kaiser
In this article, I will explore handling unknown actions. A Controller.HandleUnknownAction method gets called when a controller cannot find an action method that matches a browser request.
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2 Jan 2010Sky Sanders
AccessControlModule can impart a greater consistency and usability upon the default behaviour of FormsAuthentication and allow any client script code to leverage FormsAuthentication in a straight forward manner.
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27 Aug 2009Farooq Kaiser
In this post, I will build an MVC application that will consume an RSS feed.
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12 Aug 2009Prentice_Hall
This book is bundled with video training on a two-part DVD, titled JavaScript Fundamentals I and II livelessons (video instruction from technology experts)
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2 Aug 2009Gong Liu
Implementation of touring feature for virtual earth
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21 Aug 2009Martin Hinshelwood
I am always pulling out the Unity assemblies. Maybe it is just because I am lazy, but I really can’t be bothered rolling my own dependency injection and mapping framework!
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7 Aug 2009ShofarNexus
This review compares the use of a popup verses a new page to allow users to select options.
17 Aug 2009itzik.spitzen
The new Ajax approach presented by Visual WebGui is being compared to the traditional Ajax. The new approach allows to focus development efforts on algorithms, requirements and business logics while providing maximal flexibility, interoperability and interactivity with any traditional web applicatio
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20 Aug 2009webdev_hb
This post continues the WebControls In MVC series. In this post we finally get some code that can be downloaded and tested. This post explains how to use the MvcWebForms methods to add WebControls to your Mvc Views -- and make them talk to your Controllers!
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18 Aug 2009mrjvdveen
Adventures while building a Silverlight Enterprise application
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2 Aug 2009Gong Liu
ASP.NET Multithreading in a web farm environment
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18 Aug 2009dougturn
Provides an overview of Sharepoint with Silverlight and Web Parts from the perspective of a developer. This content is part 5 of the MOSS content from www.myrampup.com.
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24 Aug 2009Sunny Ahuwanya
A distributed implementation of the ASP.NET state service
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4 Aug 2009Kirill Balandin
The article demonstrates how to use ASP.NET, jQuery, and WCF to develop widgets - portable chunks of code that can be embedded into other HTML pages.
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12 Aug 2009Mahdi Yousefi
Create an ASP.NET captcha that can be used in Web Forms or with AJAX using s3capcha.
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11 Aug 2009Tanzim Saqib
Turn your current static website or blog into a lifestreaming portal with all your social activities with ASP.NET 4.0, C# 4.0, PLINQ, Task Parallel Library, Dependency Injection, and plug-in architecture.
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11 Aug 2009DotNetIdeas
This article gives you a quick reference about localization of the commonly used contents on an ASP.NET page, including ASP.NET server controls, HTML content, SiteMap, and other resources.
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2 Aug 2009Ed Guzman
How to convert LINQ to SQL anonymous types to a specified type.
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5 Sep 2009Farooq Kaiser
In this article, I will examine how you can improve the performance of an ASP.NET MVC application by taking advantage of the various components
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3 Mar 2014Shivprasad koirala
Azure FAQ Part 1
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15 Nov 2014Michael Ulmann
The introduction of the ADO.NET Entity Framework implicitly created the need for ASP.NET providers such as membership, role and profile that leverage this new technology.
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27 Aug 2009Waleed Elkot
A Web User Control to enable paging in Repeater and DataList controls.
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7 Aug 2009Allen _ Wang
Calculating the workload for speech language pathologists is a very complex process. A systematic approach has to be developed in order to calculate the workload and setup a standard.
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9 May 2011Stuart Blackler
A quick walkthrough showing how to protect files and folders using HttpHandlers, in VB.NET and C#.
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19 Nov 2014Leung Yat Chun
This article describes how DirectoryInfoEx uses IShellFolder to list special / virtual directories using C#.
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15 Dec 2016Rajesh Pillai
Learning jQuery the fun and easy way (hopefully).
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19 Aug 2009Rajesh Pillai
Integrating ASP.NET MVC in existing ASP.NET WebForms applications.
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8 Aug 2009Abhijit Jana
This article describes how to test your web service using Soap UI Tool.
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11 Nov 2009GWBas1c
Describes a technique to call JavaScript from C#, and then to allow the JavaScript to call back into C#.
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19 Nov 2019Richard Atkins
Create a fluid, multi-column, vertically ordered list using nested, floating divs
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7 Aug 2009Shakeel Iqbal
A good tutorial for beginners to develop games in Silverlight.
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19 Aug 2009webdev_hb
IIS can be a bully to your poor web application and when you're in a hosted environment you have even less control. In this post we discuss how we can keep your website from being recycled and do it without needing external code!
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19 Aug 2009Grant Drury-Green
An article outlining an ASP.NET server control which wraps functionality to add ActiveX controls to a page - with postback support
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2 Sep 2009Farooq Kaiser
The JQuery has several methods that can be used to perform Ajax requests
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18 Apr 2010Sky Sanders
Exploring Web.config - system.web/httpModules
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13 Aug 2009Farooq Kaiser
In this article, I will explore an alternative method of implementing validation logic. I will show you how to perform validation by using the IErrorDataInfo interface.
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18 Apr 2010Sky Sanders
Leveraging the full power of the ASP.NET platform from client-side JavaScript can be as simple adding a few lines of code to an existing script obviating the requirements of an ASPX client page with a ScriptManager/MS AJAX js library.
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25 Aug 2009Farooq Kaiser
JQuery is a lightweight JavaScript library and can be downloaded from http://www.jquery.com. The jQuery library is also included in the Scripts folder of the Visual Studio ASP.NET MVC template.
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18 Apr 2010Sky Sanders
A simple JavaScript generic type pattern implementation
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29 Jun 2012ErnestoNet
DLL for native encryption and compression (using Crypto++). Includes RSA Key Generator in C#, and encryption and compression in ASP.NET (C#).
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23 Jun 2021Shivprasad koirala
6 steps to enable transactions in WCF
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25 Aug 2009Farooq Kaiser
ASP.NET AJAX enables a Web application to retrieve data from the server asynchronously and to refresh parts of the existing page. This improves the user experience by making the Web application more responsive and enables you to create amazing Web 2.0 applications to delight your users.
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27 Aug 2009Jonathan Franks
How to process confirm dialogs in WatiN.
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13 Nov 2012Wawrzyniec Wawro
This article is about cross-"worker thread" solutions of implementing the Singleton Pattern in ASP.NET.
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21 Sep 2009Michael Raizman
This article explains how to create SharePoint feature to extend SharePoint site with AJAX 3.5 and Telerik Rad Controls.
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12 Aug 2009Hemant__Sharma
An article on XML Serialization of a class inherited with a generic List of interface, i.e., List

Current Participants

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Architect https://www.questpond.com
India India
Technical Lead
India India
.NET Consultant | Former Microsoft MVP - ASP.NET | CodeProject MVP, Mentor, Insiders| Technology Evangelist | Author | Speaker | Geek | Blogger | Husband

Blog : http://abhijitjana.net
Web Site : http://dailydotnettips.com
Twitter : @AbhijitJana
My Kinect Book : Kinect for Windows SDK Programming Guide
Architect
United States United States
Sr Software Architect.Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD).
Team Leader www.dotnetideas.com
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Microsoft
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Architect
United States United States
I started as an electronic engineer and moved into programming in 1989, was fascinated by Internet and developed my first web application in 1997.
When Microsoft introduced C# I became its fan and am not disappointed by now.
As for the hobbies, except of course reading, I love skiing and horse riding.
Software Developer
Argentina Argentina
System developer from Argentina.

Programmed in VB 5,6,.NET, C#, Java, PL-SQL, Transac-SQL, C, C++ and even some "calculator" language.

Love to build small, useful applications.
Usually building big and complicated apps based on solid, reliable components.

Hobbies: reading, photography, chess, paddle, running.
Software Developer (Senior) http://www.Fairnet.com
Canada Canada
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior) Pharos
United States United States
I work as a Principal Software Engineer for Pharos. I develop location-based services and applications using Microsoft .Net Technologies. I am a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). I have more than 20 years of experience in computer programming and software development. I'm currently interested in topics related to C#, APS.Net, SQL Server, Windows Programming, Web Programming, AJAX, Bing Maps, Google Maps, and e-Commerce.
My blog site: http://www.tofuculture.com
Software Developer (Senior)
Australia Australia
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Technical Lead L & T Infotech
India India
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Israel Israel
Itzik Spitzen has over 13 years of experience in software development field of which lecturing, development and R&D management. Major profession is web development utilizing mainly Microsoft’s technologies. Developed and managed a couple of very large scale software projects (such as BPM, ECM, Internet applications and frameworks). Holds an MSc degree in Computer Science and a Practical Engineering diploma.
Software Developer (Senior)
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Team Leader Market Scan Information Systems, Inc.
United States United States
Kirill Balandin is a professional software developer, software architect and an accomplished leader of small teams of software developers. He lives in the Greater Los Angeles area, CA. He is an unofficial Microsoft technology evangelist.
Founder
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Web Developer Raahbar co.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of)
I am web developer and .net programmer focusing on Asp.net MVC and Webforms development.
Instructor / Trainer naked ALM
United States United States

About the Author: Martin has worked with many customers in government, finance, manufacturing, health and technology to help them improve their processes and deliver more. He provides management and technical consulting that intends to expose processes and practices to gain transparency, uncover impediments to value delivery and reduce cycle-time as part of an organisations path to agility. Martin is a Professional Scrum Trainer as well as a Visual Studio ALM MVP and Visual Studio ALM Ranger. He writes regularly on http://nakedalm.com/blog, and speaks often on Scrum, good practices and Visual Studio ALM.


You can get in touch with Martin through naked ALM.

Technical Writer
Australia Australia
I enjoy exploring any kind of multimedia programming, and most of my work is showcased over at Hubfolio and The Tech Labs. At these sites you will find a selection of Flash, Silverlight, JavaScript, Haxe and C++ tutorials, articles and sample projects.
Software Developer (Senior) CPP Investment Board
Canada Canada
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Architect Swissworx
Australia Australia
MCAD, MCPD Web Developer 2.0, MCPD Enterprise Developer 3.5

My company: Swissworx
My blog: Sitecore Experts

Hopp Schwiiz Smile | :)
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior) KnowledgePlaza
Netherlands Netherlands
Since early 2001 I've been working full time as a software developer and since 2004 I've been working mostly with Microsoft technology.
I started out as a product developer, but after a few years I switched to a project company where my roles ranged from developer up to consultant and from team lead and coach to manager.
Eventually I switched jobs and focused on the consultant part and then I got back to building a product once again. Now I work in a job where I get to do both.
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Founder Algorisys Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
India India
Co Founder at Algorisys Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

http://algorisys.com/
https://teachyourselfcoding.com/ (free early access)
https://www.youtube.com/user/tekacademylabs/
Software Developer NeoDeck Software
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
I've been programming since I was 10 years old, and I consider it my passion. I founded NeoDeck Software a small development company in 2002, and we've been in business developing various applications, concentrating in medical software.

My programming experience ranges from VB6, C#, VB.NET and Objective-C.
I have experience in SQL Server, ASP.NET, WCF, WPF, Blend, Silverlight, SQLite, iPhone and XCode.

I'm a Microsoft Certified Professional and have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.
Zero D Ltd.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Having enjoyed reasonably successful careers in medical statistics, psychology, lecturing, computer programming and project management, I've finally settled down to just one thing and am running my own software/webservices business (i.e. director, accountant, manager, sales and marketing, senior programmer, DBA, network administrator, IT support engineer, receptionist, administrator, secretary, cleaner, maintenance man, and person who puts the rubbish bags out on Tuesday evenings).
Chief Technology Officer
Pakistan Pakistan
Passion and positive dedication is essential part of success. I believe on hardworking and sharing knowledge with others. I always try to be a better than I am and think positive for positive result.

My Blogs

My Linked-In Profile
Founder ShofarNexus Corporation
United States United States
ShofarNexus™ is software project started in 1998 with a lot of testing and rejecting of methodologies. Our goals were fast startup and execution, a clean presentation and reliable data distribution. We take ReST to the extreme. We focus some on eye-candy and mostly on the meat and vegetables that are good for business.

ShofarNexus™ mentality is well described by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry who wrote “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”

ShofarNexus™ is single-handedly written by John Kozlowski, with over 35 years of software development experience and a lot of hardware design in the first two decades.
Software Developer (Senior) Salient Solutions
United States United States
My name is Sky Sanders and I am an end-to-end, front-to-back software solutions architect with more than 20 years experience in IT infrastructure and software development, the last 10 years being focused primarily on the Microsoft .NET platform.

My motto is 'I solve problems.' and I am currently available for hire.

I can be contacted at sky.sanders@gmail.com
United States United States
I have been coding web applications since 2001. Starting with classic .asp and rolling from there, I have a passion for user interface design and building zero-training applications.
Software Developer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I am a self-taught programmer originating from the Isle of Wight. I have approximately 3 years commercial experience in developing LOB applications for a wide range of customers (local companies to FTSE 100). During this time, I have honed my development skills across a wide range of platforms and frameworks including C#, VB.net, T-SQL, Web Services and Android programming.

I am currently training towards my MCSA SQL Server 2012 qualification alongside my degree in Computing from Bournemouth University (Graduating 2013). During my time at Bournemouth University, I have built an extensive knowledge in core networking protocols and architecture including TCP, IP (v4 & v6), DNS, ARP, HTTP, EMAIL (SMTP, POP3 and IMAP), WiMAX (802.16) and WiFi (802.11).

I like to help fellow developers through the StackExchange network, accumulating approximately 3000 reputation across the various sites. I also like to maintain a technology blog to help others learn.
Software Developer
United States United States
Sunny has been developing software for the Microsoft-based platforms since the MS-DOS days. He has coded in C, VB (4 to 6) and C#. He enjoys designing and developing server-side .NET distributed applications.

He currently works for a Fortune 500 company. When he's not coding, he likes reading, hanging out with friends and sight-seeing.
Software Developer (Senior) British Telecom, Telerik, Pageflakes
Bangladesh Bangladesh

Tanzim Saqib is a Software Designer, video podcaster and Microsoft “MVP” in ASP.NET, who spent half of his life with software. He has been helping British Telecom build next generation SaaS portals. He builds Web 2.0 for Business architectures for 3.5 million BT Business users and complex widget ecosystem and CMS Framework for all the SaaS subsystems in BT.



In 6 years in the industry, he worked for companies like .NET controls provider Telerik, personalized Web 2.0 start-page Pageflakes, SaaS based CMS provider Sitemasher in Canada as well as total University Automation for AIUB. He started programming at 12, since then he developed many applications ranging from desktop utilities to banking solution for CitiBank, Wells Fargo, HSBC and so on. He is also a Technical Reviewer at Addison-Wesley Professional and technology speaker.


While he is not jamming with the latest technologies, he contributes to open source projects, writes articles for the community, and blogs. He holds a bachelor degree in Computer Science.

Software Developer (Senior) Equinox Web
Egypt Egypt
I have 5 years experience working as a Software Developer. I have a wide range of experience in programming and I am skilled in the use of Visual Studio.NET 2008, Windows AppLication, Web Application, Web Services, Windows Services, WPF, HTML, Java Script, Ajax, ASP.NET, DevExpress Controls, Office Application Programmability in Visual Studio.NET 2008, creating web and windows applications using C#.NET and experienced in using all Microsoft Office Applications.
Software Developer (Senior) Phonovation Ltd
Ireland Ireland
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
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