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5 Sep 2007Philippe_Cohen, Mainsoft
Use Grasshopper 2.0, Mainsoft’s free Visual Studio-based SDK, to port the Microsoft Personal Web Site Starter Kit to run on Tomcat. In a similar manner, other Web projects and applications can be rehosted to run on Linux.
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26 Apr 2013Sebastien Lebreton
Reflexil is an assembly editor and runs as a plug-in for Reflector or JustDecompile. Reflexil is able to manipulate IL code and save the modified assemblies to disk. Reflexil also supports "on-the-fly" C#/VB.NET code injection.
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4 Feb 2009Dimitris Papadimitriou
This article examines the implementation of upload and download functionality with progress indication (progress bar feature) using Windows Communication Foundation.
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1 Sep 2007TimMadeThat
Step by Step instructions on how to Drag & Drop with the Script.aculo.us library in ASP.NET.
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18 Sep 2007Purinda Gunasekara
Input Output Port Accessing and Surveillance System using VB.NET and Introduction to Parallel Ports
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17 Sep 2007Robin Jet
Upgrading to a new Visual Studio means installing on a few developer machines - upgrading to target a new framework (3.5) means ensuring that every client of the application has the new framework installed. With Visual Studio 2008, it's possible to target the older frameworks (2.0 and 3.0).
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7 Sep 2007_Bala
This article explains a 3D geometry library developed using VB.NET.
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3 Oct 2008the retired
USPS One Code - Intelligent Mail Barcode (4-State Customer Barcode) - implementation with VB 2008
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18 Sep 2007Jatin Prajapati
An article on how to browse network Folders using VB.NET using Folder Dialog box Control
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24 Sep 2007Junaid Raza
This code snippet can be used to download all the versions (if exists) of a document from within folders and subfolders inside a given document library.
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1 Oct 2007M@dHatter
Object Oriented AJAX class and objects structured for ease of use and maintainability for multiple requests.
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20 Sep 2007Arman Ghazanchyan
The TimeZoneInfo class provides properties and methods for any time zone on the system.
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6 Sep 2007Martin Hinshelwood
I have decided to have a little go at creating a Team Foundation Server Event Handler in .NET 3.5 that is resilient and scalable. I will be using as many of the features of Team Suite as I can, but bear with me as there are a few things that are new to me.
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14 Sep 2008Adam Dawes
A VS2005 visualizer to help view the content of a wide variety of collection-type objects
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24 Sep 2007AshokPatra
This article explores the foundations of file handling and serialization in VB.NET
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28 Sep 2007AdamNThompson
Distribute your site's contents with RSS 2.0 using ASP.NET/VB.NET/MS SQL Server 2005.
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12 Sep 2007the retired
Is it possible to find an easy way for parsing feeds without the format and versioning traps of XML schemas? The idea becomes reality, thanks to Regular Expressions...
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25 Sep 2007Alexander Nowak
In SSRS2005, a new provider is available: XML Data provider. This enables you to create reports from ADO.NET datasets or XML documents from URL-addressable resources, e.g. Web services. This article shows a step-by-step example (basic report, no parameters) how to use this new SSRS 2005 feature.
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10 Sep 2007drgbg
Dynamically toggle ToolTip messages from the client side.
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11 Sep 2007Neil Meredith
Fade in/fade out a user confirmation message (or any other type) to the screen, all done through a server side user control.
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17 Sep 2007Mustafa Basgun
This small piece of article explains how to solve the issue when the SQLDataSource doesn't maintain the latest SelectCommand between postbacks.
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10 Sep 2007idreeskhan
SQL Script Executer or Reader executes the scripts which are already generated and you want to execute them. Just change the path where your scripts reside.
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14 Sep 2007puchi007
This article shows how to create PDFs in the different printing preferences of Landscape and Portrait and merge them into one single PDF
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28 Sep 2012AdamNThompson
A data access component for SQL Server in VB.NET.
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20 Sep 2007Paresh Rathod
TextBox Control for ASP.NET with masking facility
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14 Sep 2007Louwgi
An article to help you create a chessboard on ASP.NET using VB.NET
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23 Oct 2007PuneWala
This tool is useful to create new virtual directories with extra settings in One Click !
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12 Sep 2007geekstarexe@yahoo.com
Excel file class for reading data.
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11 Aug 2009Damian Suess
Xeno Innovations' - Virtual Desktop Manager allows you to run 4 different desktops without filling up the taskbar and minimized GDI usage. (virtual window manager vdm vwm)
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3 Sep 2007ihsanps
Developing a microsoft project application using asp.net
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14 Sep 2007Tejas Patel
Using operating system level objects to implement a single and limited instance application
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26 Sep 2007Amol M Vaidya
Using this macro, you can check the output of a code snippet without creating a new project/form. You can do this right from your current code window.
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27 Sep 2007Ganesan Sankaran
Working with CultureInfo using VB.NET.It's simple and easy.Try it now.
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26 Sep 2007Ganesh_IT
This article outlines the issue faced by most developers when it comes to dealing with Excel objects. Here, you will find code that will help in getting rid of Excel objects from the memory once they are no longer required.
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13 Sep 2007chandrasing.mahale
Send email using DOS command line, the application will read itself txt file and add into email body. Added the size limit of attachments.
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9 Sep 2007apna
Article describing how to work of girds which needs to add columns dynamically at run time.
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23 Nov 2007Swift coder
Create ASP.NET Combobox using Javascript, CSS and ASP.NET
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10 Oct 2009sasikumarg1983
This article describes how to create a DataGrid at runtime according to the tables available in the DataSet.
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26 Sep 2007Louwgi
What is a PGN file and how to write PGN files

Current Participants

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Web Developer
India India
Have good experience in AutoCAD and around 6 years software development experience using ObjectARX (AutoCAD API), C++, VB and .Net technologies.
President
India India
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
I develop software for a living, specialising in VB.NET and SQL Server. In my "spare" time (what little there is of it!) I enjoy developing games and 3d-graphics-based applications in C++ and C# using DirectX and XNA. The rest of my time is spent being a happy husband and dad.

I have been programming computers for over 25 years, starting all the way back in the late '70s with a Commodore PET. Since then I have used a variety of 8-bit and 16-bit home computers. The Amiga was probably the one I become most familiar and experienced with.

Since then I have spent a lot of time learning my way around Windows on a variety of PCs.

I am currently spending a lot of time developing applications for Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 platform. I recently finished a book for this platform entitled Windows Phone 7 Game Development (published by Apress).

You can visit my web site at http://www.adamdawes.com, where all of my software is available for download, as well as all sorts of articles on a range of different subjects that appeal to me.

You can also visit the I Can Games site that I have set up to distribute my games for young children, which can be found at http://www.icangames.com.
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.
Software Developer
Belgium Belgium
Alexander Nowak is .NET application developer working for Capgemini Belgium. Topics of interest are .NET Application architecture ,design and programming as well as Software development practices.
Architect
Japan Japan
My computer career started as an Avid Gamer Smile | :) . I loved the old times Xatax and Wolf. But, curiosity took over my gaming side and I started to search on ways to create all the mesmerising programs that I used.
I started programming in Qbasic and then moved on to every possible programming language I could lay my hands on. Qbasic, Pascal, C, C++, Win32 SDK, VB 6.0, VB.NET, C#, Struts, Core Java, Javascript, VbScript, Unix Shell Programming, SQL SERVER PROGRAMMING, WMI scripting....are some of the languages I can boast of being proficient in.
My formal introduction to computers was when I took the Bachelor of Computer Sciences (Pune, India) degree.Later on I got Masters from the same university.
My Professional Certifications include
MCP SQL Server 2000 (70-229)
Brainbench Certified MS SQL Server Programmer
Brainbench Certified MS SQL Server Administrator
Brainbench Certified ASP.NET Programmer
Brainbench Certified Javascript Programmer
Brainbench Certified RDBMS Concepts
Web Developer
Unknown
Working in Microsoft technologies for the last 4 years
Software Developer (Senior) ZipEdTech
United States United States
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Software Developer (Senior)
India India
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Web Developer
Australia Australia
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CEO Xeno Innovations, Inc.
United States United States
[ Exceeding the Limits of Imagination ]
Software Developer (Senior)
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Dimitris Papadimitriou is a Software Development Professional specialized in Microsoft technologies. He has been awarded with the Microsoft MVP award (Connected System Developer). He lives in Luxembourg. Read more in his personal web page.
Web Developer
United States United States
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Web Developer
India India
I'm Ganesan.S,
Software Engineer
Involved in developing MS applications for last 7 Yrs in VB,VB.NET,ASP.NET,Java Script and C#.NET lately into EPiServer and Ajax.
Web Developer
Unknown
Developer with a Financial Company with more than 3 years of IT experience. Mainly working with .NET Technologies. Also have over 3 years experience with .NET 1.1 and 2.0, MS SQL 2000/2005, DB2 UDB and Office automation.
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
Pakistan Pakistan
I'm from Pakistan and have two years of experience in C# and Asp.net in visual stdio 2005 ,2008, 2010 and SQL Server 2000/2005/2008
Web Developer
Malaysia Malaysia
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Team Leader
India India
Jatin is Working in .Net Technology Since 2006. He has Completed Master of Science Degree in Information Technology. He Likes to learn Cutting edge technologies. He has good Skills in Asp.net, Vb.net,C#.Net, Crystal Reports,GDI+, Ajax, WCF, Silverlight SQL Server,IIS Admin,TFA ,Application Architecture Designing.
Web Developer
Pakistan Pakistan
An IT graduate with 3 years experience in the area of software development, Database designing and administration, SharePoint/MOSS 2003/2007 development using its standard web services and Object Model and Network Programming. Currently working as Regional Database Manager with Nokia Siemens Networks (Telenor Project)Pakistan.
Web Developer
South Africa South Africa
Gideon Louw is a qualified MCSD and software professional.

He developed several industrial and government related applications that has successfully been installed all over the world.
Software Developer (Senior) Codevendor
United States United States
Please visit my personal website https://codevendor.com for my latest codes and updates.
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.

United States United States
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Software Developer (Senior)
United States United States
I am a .Net developer with over 10 years experience.

Check out my latest project, True Novelist
Web Developer
India India
My self Paresh Rathod, working as a web developer in Rajkot, Guajrat, India.

I am having total experience of 10 yrs in this field.

I beleive in...
TOGETHER WE CAN AND WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Belgium Belgium
Philippe is the Vice President of Products for Mainsoft, a position he’s held since 1999. He’s responsible for overseeing the product management, R&D, and support teams for Mainsoft's product suite.
Web Developer
United States United States
One of several million developers who loves what they do. Developed application in various technologies that includes asp.net, VB, XML, SQL Server and AJAX most recently. Love to play tennis, swim, workout, basketball. Working towards being business analyst in healthcare industry.
Web Developer
United States United States
He is just an ordinary developer and curious about new technologies. Fond of detailed analysis of How Stuff Works! He likes debugging, trouble-shooting and making out the application of difficulties. Finding another ways to achieve the result is his passion!
Web Developer
Australia Australia
Blog http://theredblacktree.wordpress.com/
Architect
India India
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Web Developer
India India
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Software Developer (Senior) Microsoft
United States United States
Sebastien Lebreton is a Software Engineer at Microsoft.

He is particularly interested in optimization, reverse engineering and distributed objects technologies.
Web Developer
United States United States
He likes programming and iPod.
Web Developer
Canada Canada
Tejas has been an ASP.NET,AJAX/C#.NET/VB.NET developer for about 10 years for windows, WCF, RESTful services, windows and web application. Currently, he is working on Distributed Applications as a team lead in his company. He has worked with languages like C,C++,Java,PHP and databases like MS SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL. He especially enjoy web development using service driven architectures. He holds a MCSD certification since July 2013.

In his free time, he likes to learn new technologies including real world business processes, contribute to online forums/blogs, listen to music and hang out with friends.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
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Web Developer
United States United States
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