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Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered. The top 50 entries are shown.

C# OpenAI Library that Supports Assistants stream API

18 Mar 2024Higty

C# OpenAI library Assitants, ChatCompletion, FineTuning, ImageGeneration and more

Design

ChatGPT

architecture

Await vs. Wait Analogies and TaskCompletionSource

13 Nov 2023David Deley

Explain by analogy the difference between a Synchronous Wait and an Asynchronous await

synchronization

Use WPF to Create a Day and Night Theme Switch Button

5 Dec 2023vickyqu115

How to create a day and night theme switch button using WPF

Writing a Simple C# Files Backup Solution for File Server

1 Nov 2023adriancs

An insight of doing files backup solution in C#

ESP32 DIY GPS Tracker

21 Nov 2023deangi

DIY GPS Location Tracker

Comparison of HTTP libraries

1 Nov 2023Ivan Yakimov

The article contains comparison of pure HttpClient with RestSharp and Refit.

.NET

HTTP

Dealing with DCOM Hardening, Part 2: Disassembling and Reassembling a .NET DLL

15 Nov 2023Bruno van Dooren

Mitigate problems caused by DCOM hardening, by reverse engineering a non-compliant .NET app

.NET

ILDASM

DCOM

JavaScript – Events Bubbling – Illustrated

13 Nov 2023Mark Pelf

Tutorial on “Events Bubbling” in JavaScript language

Javascript

event

Fast and Stable Polynomial Root Finders - Part Three

11 Nov 2023Henrik Vestermark

Practical implementation of a fast, robust and stable polynomial root finder using Halley's method

C++

polynomial

algorithm

Implementing a Simple Garbage Collector in C#

30 Jan 2024Nicolas DESCARTES

How to implement a simple garbage collector in C#?

JavaScript – Prototypal Inheritance – Illustrated

1 Nov 2023Mark Pelf

Tutorial on “Prototypal Inheritance” in JavaScript language

Javascript

inheritance

How to Enable Bitlocker Hardware Encryption on SEDs

22 Dec 2023Federico Di Marco

How to enable Bitlocker hardware encryption on self encrypting drives

Smallscript - A Smalltalk-Inspired Scripting Language

3 Jan 2024Łukasz Bownik

Smallscript is a little scripting language inspired by Smalltalk syntax.

Java

Smalltalk

scripting

FFmpeg Filters Every Youtuber Needs

5 Nov 2023V. Subhash

A simple fix for excessively bright video and low-volume audio

Setting Up a New VisionFive 2 RISC-V SBC

27 Nov 2023Richard Chambers

The VisionFive 2 RISC-V SBC is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi 4, however its software has some rough edges. I decided to write about my experience working with a series of Raspberry Pi 3 hobby experiments using the VisionFive.

Debian

RISC-V

IoT

OpenAI Audio Book Creator

9 Nov 2023Igor Krupitsky

This application lets you create an audio book using OpenAI Text to speech

Transforming Data into Insights: The Art of Machine Learning

8 Nov 2023Chris Maunder

Dive into the world of machine learning and explore how it empowers businesses to extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data. Discover practical techniques and tools for successful implementation.

artificial-intelligence

machine-learning

3rd Party API Integration Pattern

14 Nov 2023Nish Nishant

Architect

patterns

architecture

Record Types in the Practical Type System (PTS)

12 Nov 2023ChristianNeumanns

This article explains why we need native record types, and how they work in PTS.

Java

type-system

architecture

Automated Visual Regression Testing on Cloud for Beginners

9 Nov 2023Suhagkumar Vamja

In this article, we see what visual regression testing is and how it shapes the automation testing world with the help of automated visual regression testing tools.

cloud

Wisej.NET

testing

Improved Code Generator for PPL

14 Nov 2023Oscar K.

What is PPL, PatternJson library, examples

.NET

PPL

Streamline Your MLOps Journey with CodeProject.AI Server

13 Nov 2023Chris Maunder

Use CodeProject.AI Server to simplify your MLOps by providing a self-hosted, open source solution with easy installation, support for any language or framework, and built-in management of AI modules

artificial-intelligence

CodeProject.AI

mlops

Comparing Self-Hosted AI Servers: A Guide for Developers

13 Nov 2023Chris Maunder

This article explores the various self-hosted AI frameworks available and understand their strengths, weaknesses, and compatibility with your project requirements. Make an informed decision that aligns with your organization's goals

artificial-intelligence

Examples of The Observer Pattern in C# – How to Simplify Event Management

22 Nov 2023Dev Leader

Check out these examples of the observer pattern in C#! Learn how the observer pattern in C# can simplify the usage of events in your next project!

Dev

design-patterns

Build Rich Web Apps with ASP.NET Core and Sircl – Part 2

10 Nov 2023Rudi Breedenraedt

In this series, we will see how to build interactive web applications in ASP.NET Core with the help of Sircl.

A DIY Digital Picture Frame in Python

21 Dec 2023deangi

A DIY digital picture frame application in Python

Python

TDD and Refactoring to Patterns in C#: How to Write a Cron Parser

29 Nov 2023Nicolas DESCARTES

How to design a cutting-edge C# application by utilizing best practices?

Running Automation Tests at Scale Using Python

9 Nov 2023Suhagkumar Vamja

This article discusses running automation tests at scale using Python, primarily focusing on Selenium.

Python

selenium

Running Automation Tests at Scale Using Java

9 Nov 2023M Mohammed Afsal

This post will discuss Selenium, how to set it up, and how to use Java to create an automated test script.

Java

TestNG

selenium

Running Automation Tests at Scale Using Selenium

9 Nov 2023Shahzeb Hoda

In this article, we will learn how to set up a Selenium WebDriver with Java and run the web automation tests (in series and parallel) on the LambdaTest cloud grid.

Java

cloud

selenium

Self-Hosted Artificial Intelligence: Keeping Control of Your Data

13 Nov 2023Chris Maunder

In this article we will explore how self-hosted AI, specifically CodeProject.AI Server, empowers businesses to leverage the power of AI while maintaining control over their data.

artificial-intelligence

Tour of Heroes: Xamarin, with ASP.NET Backend

18 Nov 2023Zijian

A series of articles comparing programmer experiences of Angular, Aurelia, React, Vue, Xamarin and MAUI

ASP

MAUI

Xamarin

Build Rich Web Apps with ASP.NET Core and Sircl – Part 3

24 Nov 2023Rudi Breedenraedt

In this series, we will see how to build interactive web applications in ASP.NET Core with the help of Sircl.

Tour of Heroes: Aurelia, with ASP.NET Core Backend

22 Nov 2023Zijian

A series of articles comparing programmer experiences of Angular, Aurelia, React, Vue, Xamarin and MAUI

Typescript

Migrate MsTest Test Suites to xUnit

24 Nov 2023Zijian

From MsTest to xUnit

.NET

XUnit

MSTest

Union Types in the Practical Type System (PTS)

30 Nov 2023ChristianNeumanns

Union types (aka sum types, variants, choice types) provide an elegant solution for frequent programming tasks.

OpenAI Text to Speech in Browser

19 Nov 2023Igor Krupitsky

This program is implemented as a JavaScript Bookmarklet that uses Open AI TTS API

Javascript

Running Automation Tests at Scale Using Cypress

20 Nov 2023Suhagkumar Vamja

In this article, we will learn how to set up Cypress and run the web automation tests (in series and parallel) on the LambdaTest cloud grid.

Javascript

automation

testing

WCF for the Real World, Not Hello World -- Revisited in the .NET Core Landscape

20 Nov 2023Zijian

Live with WCF in the .NET Core Landscape

.NET

WCF

Running Automation Tests At Scale Using Playwright

22 Nov 2023Suhagkumar Vamja

In this article, we learn about Playwright, how it works, and why it is a good choice for web automation with Java.

Java

automation

testing

Manually Install MySQL on Windows Without Using MySQL Installer

22 Nov 2023adriancs

A quick walkthrough of manually installing MySQL on Windows without use of MySQL installer.

MySQL

Blazor Unit Testing Tutorial – How to Master with Practical Examples in C#

22 Nov 2023Dev Leader

A tutorial on unit testing in Blazor development that discusses code quality and catching errors early in the software development process.

Blazor

Fast and Stable Polynomial Root Finders - Part Four

29 Nov 2023Henrik Vestermark

Laguerre's method for a stable and efficient polynomial root finder.

C++

polynomial

algorithm

Microservices using ASP.NET Core, Ocelot, MongoDB and JWT

23 Mar 2024Akram El Assas

Microservices sample architecture using ASP.NET Core, Ocelot, MongoDB and JWT

ProtectedJson: Integrating ASP.NET Core Configuration and Data Protection

24 Mar 2024Federico Di Marco

An improved JSON configuration provider that allows partial or full encryption of values in appsettings.json

.NET

JSON

Wisej.NET and ASP.NET: Two Sides of the Same Coin

20 Nov 2023Dino Esposito

Internals of Wisej.NET as alternative to traditional ASP.NET for web development

ASP.NET

Wisej.NET

web

Creating a "League of Legends" Inspired Play Button in WPF

29 Nov 2023vickyqu115

This article provides a detailed explanation and analysis of developing a PLAY button inspired by the game "League of Legends" using pure WPF technology.

.NET6

WPF

Running Automation Tests at Scale Using JavaScript

9 Nov 2023Suhagkumar Vamja

This tutorial will discuss using Selenium with JavaScript for automated testing of websites and web applications.

Javascript

selenium

Understanding Time Complexity on Simple Examples

25 Nov 2023Nicolas DESCARTES

What is time complexity in computer science and how do you determine it for a given algorithm?

Dev

Architect

algorithm

Smart Home – Controlling Shelly® Devices (Part 1)

30 Nov 2023Ralf Meier

In this article, I demonstrate how to integrate Shelly® relays into my smart home, controlling the devices through routines in VB.NET.

HTML

.NET4

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

adriancs

Software Developer

Other

Programming is an art.

Akram El Assas

Engineer

Morocco

I build innovative and scalable solutions for digital media. With several years of software engineering experience, I have a strong background in web, mobile and desktop development, as well as media asset management and digital asset management systems.

My strength lies in the development of innovative solutions and the ability to adapt them to different industries looking to streamline or automate their work process or data management.

I am passionate about learning new technologies and frameworks and applying them to solve complex and challenging problems. I am proficient in working with Node.js, React, React Native, TypeScript, C# and .NET among other languages and tools. My ultimate aim is to deliver high-quality software products that meet the requirements and expectations of our customers.

Open-source projects:

- Wexflow: .NET Workflow Engine and Automation Platform
- BookCars: Car Rental Platform with Mobile App
- Movin' In: Rental Property Management Platform with Mobile App
- Wexstream: Video Conferencing Platform
- wexCommerce: eCommerce Platform on Next.js

If you'd like to discuss any sort of opportunity, feel free to contact me through GitHub or LinkedIn.

Bruno van Dooren

Software Developer

Belgium

I am a former professional software developer (now a system admin) with an interest in everything that is about making hardware work. In the course of my work, I have programmed device drivers and services on Windows and linux.

I have written firmware for embedded devices in C and assembly language, and have designed and implemented real-time applications for testing of satellite payload equipment.

Generally, finding out how to interface hardware with software is my hobby and job.

Chris Maunder

Founder CodeProject

Canada

Chris Maunder is the co-founder of CodeProject and ContentLab.com, and has been a prominent figure in the software development community for nearly 30 years. Hailing from Australia, Chris has a background in Mathematics, Astrophysics, Environmental Engineering and Defence Research. His programming endeavours span everything from FORTRAN on Super Computers, C++/MFC on Windows, through to to high-load .NET web applications and Python AI applications on everything from macOS to a Raspberry Pi. Chris is a full-stack developer who is as comfortable with SQL as he is with CSS.

In the late 1990s, he and his business partner David Cunningham recognized the need for a platform that would facilitate knowledge-sharing among developers, leading to the establishment of CodeProject.com in 1999. Chris's expertise in programming and his passion for fostering a collaborative environment have played a pivotal role in the success of CodeProject.com. Over the years, the website has grown into a vibrant community where programmers worldwide can connect, exchange ideas, and find solutions to coding challenges. Chris is a prolific contributor to the developer community through his articles and tutorials, and his latest passion project, CodeProject.AI.

In addition to his work with CodeProject.com, Chris co-founded ContentLab and DeveloperMedia, two projects focussed on helping companies make their Software Projects a success. Chris's roles included Product Development, Content Creation, Client Satisfaction and Systems Automation.

ChristianNeumanns

Software Developer

Luxembourg

Curious programmer. Zealous simplifier. Lifelong student of life.
I care about creating software that is easy to use, reliable, and maintainable.
https://www.cnpp.dev

David Deley

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

1987 M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
1985 B.S., Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara

deangi

Team Leader

United States

Just a tinkering retired engineer interested in Internet-Of-Things devices, building them, programming them, operating them.

Dev Leader

Team Leader Microsoft

United States

I'm a software engineering professional with a decade of hands-on experience creating software and managing engineering teams. I graduated from the University of Waterloo in Honours Computer Engineering in 2012.

I started blogging at http://www.devleader.ca in order to share my experiences about leadership (especially in a startup environment) and development experience. Since then, I have been trying to create content on various platforms to be able to share information about programming and engineering leadership.

My Social:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DevLeader
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devleader
Blog: http://www.devleader.ca/
GitHub: https://github.com/ncosentino/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ncosentino
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevLeaderCa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevLeaderCa
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dev.leader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcosentino

Dino Esposito

Chief Technology Officer Crionet

Italy

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years spent in the energy sector, within his role as CTO of Crionet he now leads the engineering team that runs every-day, worldwide operations for professional tennis and padel spreading various forms of innovation in the whole sport-tech industry.

Federico Di Marco

Software Developer (Senior)

Italy

I'm a senior .NET software engineer in the second half of my forties. Started using a computer at six years, gone through logo, basic, assembly, C/C++, java and finally to .NET and .NET core. Proficient also in databases, especially Sql Server and reporting. Let's say I have also some experience on security but mainly in the past, now things have become much more difficult and I do not have too much time to keep me updated, but sometimes I am still kicking in. Fan of videogames, technologies, motorbikes, travelling and comedy.

Email: Federico Di Marco <fededim@gmail.com>
Linkedin: LinkedIn
Github: GitHub
Stackoverflow: StackOverflow

Henrik Vestermark

Denmark

With a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, I've further specialized in the intersection of Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, and Applied Mathematics. In my earlier career, I gained extensive experience in developing compilers, linkers, and interpreters. This foundational work has equipped me to later focus on designing high-performance algorithms for arbitrary precision arithmetic. My expertise lies in leveraging optimization techniques to solve complex problems within these domains.

Higty

CEO TinyBetter, Inc

Japan

I'm a CEO of TinyBetter, Inc in Japan.

Igor Krupitsky

Web Developer

United States

Igor is a business intelligence consultant working in Tampa, Florida. He has a BS in Finance from University of South Carolina and Masters in Information Management System from University of South Florida. He also has following professional certifications: MCSD, MCDBA, MCAD.

Ivan Yakimov

Software Developer (Senior) Finstek

China

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Łukasz Bownik

Architect

Poland

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

M Mohammed Afsal

United States

I'm M Mohammed Afsal(Afzal), a results-driven hustler with a strong focus on growth, product strategy, and marketing. My expertise lies in driving impactful initiatives, creating SEO-optimized content, and fostering engaging experiences to reach and engage with audiences effectively.

Currently, I am working on the Product Led Growth (PLG) initiative at LambdaTest. I am deeply involved in creating SEO-optimized content around automation testing, ensuring that LambdaTest is at the forefront of industry discussions and providing valuable insights to our target audience.

Mark Pelf

Software Developer

Serbia

Mark Pelf is the pen name of just another Software Engineer from Belgrade, Serbia.
My Blog https://markpelf.com/

Nicolas DESCARTES

Chief Technology Officer

France

Nicolas is a software engineer who has worked across various types of companies and eventually found success in creating his startup. He is passionate about delving into the intricacies of software development, thoroughly enjoying solving challenging problems.

Nish Nishant

United States

Nish Nishant is a technology enthusiast from Columbus, Ohio. He has over 20 years of software industry experience in various roles including Chief Technology Officer, Senior Solution Architect, Lead Software Architect, Principal Software Engineer, and Engineering/Architecture Team Leader. Nish is a 14-time recipient of the Microsoft Visual C++ MVP Award.

Nish authored C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications in 2005, and co-authored Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework for Addison Wesley in 2003. In addition, he has over 140 published technology articles on CodeProject.com and another 250+ blog articles on his WordPress blog. Nish is experienced in technology leadership, solution architecture, software architecture, cloud development (AWS and Azure), REST services, software engineering best practices, CI/CD, mentoring, and directing all stages of software development.

Nish's Technology Blog : voidnish.wordpress.com

Oscar K.

Software Developer (Senior)

Slovenia

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Ralf Meier

Technical Lead

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Richard Chambers

Retired Georgia Southern University

United States

Team lead for a point of sale software application written in C and C++. Previous experience with Nortel Networks on software for telecommunications products as well as Program Management.

Education:
BS Computer Science
MBA
Masters in Project Management

Rudi Breedenraedt

Architect AREBIS

Belgium

Senior Software Architect and independent consultant.

Shahzeb Hoda

United States

Shahzeb works as a senior product marketing manager at LambdaTest. With more than 10+ years of diverse working experience, especially in the domain of Quality Engineering, Security, and E-Learning, he loves to share his thoughts about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Suhagkumar Vamja

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

V. Subhash

Software Developer www.VSubhash.in

India

V. Subhash is an invisible Indian writer, programmer and illustrator. In 2020, he wrote one of the biggest jokebooks of all time and then ended up with over two dozen mostly non-fiction books including Linux Command-Line Tips & Tricks (first paperback to have syntax highlighting in colour), CommonMark Ready Reference (the first book on CommonMark), PC Hardware Explained, Cool Electronic Projects and How To Install Solar. His book Quick Start Guide to FFmpeg was published by Apress/SpringerNature in 2023. He wrote, illustrated, designed and produced all of his books using only open-source software. Subhash has programmed in more than a dozen languages (as varied as assembly, Java and Javascript); published software for desktop (NetCheck), mobile (Subhash Browser & RSS Reader) and web (TweetsToRSS); and designed several websites. As of 2024, he is working on a portable Javascript-free CMS using plain-jane PHP and SQLite. Subhash also occasionally writes for Open Source For You magazine and CodeProject.com.

vickyqu115

China

Hello! I am Vicky, a Chinese WPF developer and YouTube content creator currently active in South Korea.

Zijian

Software Developer

Australia

I started my IT career in programming on different embedded devices since 1992, such as credit card readers, smart card readers and Palm Pilot.

Since 2000, I have mostly been developing business applications on Windows platforms while also developing some tools for myself and developers around the world, so we developers could focus more on delivering business values rather than repetitive tasks of handling technical details.

Beside technical works, I enjoy reading literatures, playing balls, cooking and gardening.

First Prize	David Deley - Await vs. Wait Analogies and TaskCompletionSource
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject


First Prize	Akram El Assas - Microservices using ASP.NET Core, Ocelot, MongoDB and JWT
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject


Second Prize	Bruno van Dooren - Dealing with DCOM Hardening, Part 2: Disassembling and Reassembling a .NET DLL
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject


Second Prize	Mark Pelf - JavaScript – Events Bubbling – Illustrated
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
No author can be nominated twice.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.