Introducing IronPython
IronPython is an easy-to-learn yet surprisingly powerful language for .NET development. Find out how it differs from C# and Visual Basic while still leveraging your existing .NET knowledge.
Create XML from an Array
Passing arrays as arguments to stored procedures is not currently possible in SQL Server, but you can use XML to accomplish this.
Utilizing a Multi-Core System with the Actor Model
Demand for multi-core/multi-processor applications is growing,
but developing for a multi-threaded application does not require a steep learning curve or an understanding of
complicated edge cases. Learn how to develop efficient multi-threaded applications without using
synchronized blocks.
JavaScript as a Foundation Language for Your Web Apps
Get an overview of the JavaScript programming language, from its basic structure and underlying paradigms to its high-level constructs, concepts, libraries, and functionalitiesall of which are powering the current generation of web applications.
WCF the Manual Way…the Right Way
Don't be lured by Visual Studio's promise of simple templates for creating WCF services; here's why you should plan to create your services manually.
PDC 2008 Delivers the Goods
A new version of Windows, new development platforms and tools, new and updated languages, and a new focus on cloud computing gave this PDC enough substance to satisfy even the most demanding developers.
