Best C# Article of May 2015

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Always run Visual Studio as Administrator with no UAC prompt

30 Jul 2015Tom Chantler

UPDATE: 2015-07-30 - Works correctly in Windows 10 RTM (10.0.10240) with VS2013 and VS2015 - If you're running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 and you don't want to disable User Account Control (UAC) - which you shouldn't and quite possibly can't in a corporate environment - then you get an annoying prompt

.NET

Windows

VS2013

Practical Perfect Hashing in C#

7 May 2015JorgeLuisOrejel

This article deals with the implementation and empirical testing of a method to achieve practical perfect hashing.

VS2010

Visual-Studio

MessageBoardApp using MVC 5

23 May 2015Mostafa Asaduzzaman

Simple Message/Reply app using MVC 5

Getting Started with MahApps.Metro

16 May 2015Mark Heath

Learn how to get started with MahApps.Metro, an open source library for giving your WPF applications a modern look and feel.

UNITY 3D – NETWORK GAME PROGRAMMING

26 May 2015Vahe Karamian

This article will cover the basics of network programming using Network View in Unity 3D. We will be creating an Authoritative Server based networking environment showcasing the basics functions of network programming using Unity 3D and C#.

Undo/Redo Implemented via Stateless Command Stacks in WPF Applications (Sprint 1/4)

17 Nov 2018MarkWardell

Undo/Redo Commands implemented with Minesweeper game example

Reflection in .NET - Part I

27 May 2015Hussain Patel

In this series of articles, we would be discussing about - Reflection in .NET

.NET

VS2013

Natural Language Interface to Database using SIML

14 May 2015DaveMathews

Using SIML, a language designed for Digital Assistants, to create a Natural Language Interface to an SQL database.

Scripted Business Rules with .NET and IronPython, Part 1

29 May 2015beep

Introduction to the Aim framework for dynamic scripting

MultiBinding for WPF Command Combining

16 May 2015Leonid Osmolovski

Techniques for joint execution of a group of commands after single user interface action.

Converting Sudoku Solver from Excel to C#

11 May 2015markgwatts

Converting Sudoku Solver from Excel to C#

MS-Excel

VariableSizedWrapGrid for WPF

28 May 2015Magnus Rindeberg

An implementation of VariableSizedWrapGrid for the Windows Desktop.

MVC Angular JS and WCF Rest Service for Master/Detail HTML Grid

27 May 2015syed shanu

MVC, AngularJS and WCF Rest Service for Master / Detail HTML Grid

GC aware time-to-live cache

14 May 2015Mamasha Knows

Want to learn how to get notifications on object-is-being-garbage-collected event? A volatility based decomposition - does it sound right?

AngularJS Validation

18 May 2015Tony Jen

Let's try to use validation in AngularJS using ng-message.

Data Structures for Polynomial Division

22 May 2015JorgeLuisOrejel

This article deals with the implementation of polynomial division by the familiar algorithm of long integer division in the context of two applications.

VS2010

Visual-Studio

Single Page Application with MVC and SammyJS

27 May 2015DataBytzAI

How to develop a single page application (SPA) without a framework using MVC and SammyJS

Lync Addin – Send SMS

21 May 2015Shai Raiten

Lync Add in Development, How to add custom context menu and CWE application using single code base.

A ranked text search algorithm and its usage in a "two-layer list" GUI

3 May 2015VictorSotnikov

I have applied the "phrases similarity calculation" algorithm to a GUI form that displays what I call a "two-layer list"

VBA: Excel / Word to PDF Encrypted / Password Protected

19 May 2015algor-AG

VBA: Excel / Word programmatically save document as PDF encrypted / password protected.

Pie Graph using CanvasJS in MVC

28 May 2015Mostafa Asaduzzaman

How to create a quick pie graph using MVC Model and CanvasJS

Bridging the Client-Server Boundary – An Experiment in Architectures for Next-generation Web Applications

1 May 2015Ben Liebert

Bridging the client-server boundary – an experiment in architectures for next-generation web applications

HTML

VS2013

ASP.NET 5 - Part II

10 May 2015rahulsahay20

In this section, we'll delve further in the new ASP.NET 5 project.

.NET

ASP.NET

AngularJS Validation Using Custom Directives

21 May 2015Tony Jen

Custom validation in AngularJS using custom directives

Live Video Streaming from Windows Phone 8.1

26 May 2015Ondrej_Uzovic

Simple example showing how to implement live video streaming from Windows Phone 8.1 (Silverlight) to a standalone desktop application

How to Request Presentation Objects with PresentationRequestor

12 May 2015HUONG Minh-Luong

This tip is a tutorial that explains how to use PresentationRequestor Nuget package.

.Net custom Culture with use case

6 May 2015Etienne Louise (974)

In this article I'll show how to create custom culture and then show an exemple of how to use it in an ASP.Net MVC application.

Branding Default Login Page for Form Based Authentication in SharePoint 2013

15 May 2015Atish Dipongkor

Customize default login page with own branding for Form Based Authentication

SharePoint2013

VS2013

ASP.NET

Git History Tool

15 May 2015Vasil Trifonov

Git History Tool

VS2013

tools

Git

An experiment with random-access data virtualisation in a Windows Store app with XAML, C# and Rx

26 May 2015FrankSzendzielarz

Here I share the code of an R&D experiment to explore an alternative approach to data virtualization, using Rx and a XAML ListView in a Windows Store app, where I consider the IObservableVector as an "Observing" collection that reacts to UI event streams

ADO.Net Connectivity using Stored Procedure and Output parameters

10 May 2015Ankit Bansal MVP

This articles explains the insertion of data into SQL Database using Stored Procedures with Output Parameters. Some Bootstrapping is also used to create a good looking HTML.

Android's Graphics Buffer Management System (Part I: gralloc)

14 May 2015Neta777

CodeProjectIn this post series I'll do a deep dive into Android's graphics buffer management system.

.NET

Windows

VBA : encrypted / password protected PDF for MS Office

19 May 2015algor-AG

VBA : encrypted / password protected PDF for MS Office

Dynamically Update SharePoint App Package

19 May 2015Er. Rahul Jain

This tip explains how we can modify SharePoint App package properties like Remote end points, app clientId, and Custom action URL, etc.

SharePoint

Windows

VS2013

SQLiter - Change, Set & Remove Passwords on SQLite Databases

20 May 2015lasuax

A small project for encrypting/decrypting SQLite databases.

Automated dynamic report reconciliation process for SSRS using C#.NET and Nunit(.NET)

29 May 2015Asanka Perera

This process can be set up to run on a daily basis to make sure that reports which are interrelated does reconcile with each other, in order to make sure the consistency in report quality.

SharePoint 2010 - Customizable Sequential Workflow

10 May 2015Namkem

The article is a description of the SharePoint 2010 Sequential Workflow project in VS2010. The generated solution, .wsp, allows user to quickly create SP 2010 Workflows just by writing an XML file and uploading it to the SharePoint WFE.

Binding jqxGrid to SQL Database using ASP.NET Web Service ( Responsive & Right-to-Left & Farsi )

12 May 2015Masoud Ehteshami (Iran)

main source : https://www.jqwidgets.com

Animations made easy in WPF.

19 May 2015Bhanu Pratap Singh Rathore

Animate Controls with ease using the MAnimation class developed by myself and can be used by anyone.

WPF

animation

Fix CCITT Fax G4 bi-level Images Broken by PDFSharp

20 May 2015Mikolaj Barwicki

Code to fix PDFs containing 1-bit CCITT Fax Group 4 images broken by PDFSharp

.NET

PDF

CRM to CRM Leads Qualification by Aggregated Leads Indicator Using Office 365 and Microsoft CRM Online

26 May 2015CRMcoaching

In this article I will demonstrate an advanced topic that can improve bussiness processes that start in one CRM and continue in another CRM.

3 Best Practices for GUID data in MongoDB

5 May 2015Tomasz Naumowicz

Take a closer look at scenarios where working with GUID and UUID in a MongoDB environment becomes tricky. We will make you aware of those configurations and provide a set of best practices to follow.

Face and Head Tracking using the Intel® RealSense™ SDK

13 May 2015Android on Intel

Face and Head Tracking using the Intel® RealSense™ SDK

Intel® RealSense™ SDK Code Samples

13 May 2015Android on Intel

This set of code samples was created to be used during the Brazilian Intel RealSense Hands-on Labs to make it easier for the participants to understand how to use the Intel® RealSense™ SDK.

WPF

product-showcase

Statistics Workbench

25 May 2015César de Souza

Explore your data using statistical distributions: explore, initialize, create, estimate and use statistical distributions from the Accord.NET Framework using an application based entirely on reflection.

Ray Tracing a Black Hole in C#

24 May 2015Mikolaj Barwicki

Approach to visualisation of black hole surrounding using non-linear ray-tracing. Inspired by "Interstellar"

.NET

Windows

parallel-processing

The Code Project API - Part 2 - Getting Some REST

6 May 2015Pete O'Hanlon

In this article, we're going to extend the work done in Part 1 and start reading in from the REST API.

CQRS : A Cross Examination Of How It Works

21 May 2015Sacha Barber

A look at how a CQRS app may work, with the added bonus of a demo app

Dev

patterns

Interception of Two Moving Objects in 2D Space

13 May 2015Mike Oberberger

Compute a velocity vector which allows a first moving object to intercept a second moving object given known positions and current velocities within a game or simulation environment

TWAINComm - A C# TWAIN Communications Library

13 May 2015Ryan.McD

An explanation of TWAIN basics

Current Participants

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DataBytzAI

Chief Technology Officer The DataWorks

United Kingdom

Allen is a consulting architect with a background in enterprise systems. His current obsessions are IoT, Big Data and Machine Learning. When not chained to his desk he can be found fixing broken things, playing music very badly or trying to shape things out of wood. He runs his own company specializing in systems architecture and scaling for big data and is involved in a number of technology startups.

Allen is a chartered engineer, a Fellow of the British Computing Society, and a Microsoft MVP. He writes for CodeProject, C-Sharp Corner and DZone. He currently completing a PhD in AI and is also a ball throwing slave for his dogs.

algor-AG

Web Developer

United States

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

Android on Intel

United States

Intel is inside more and more Android devices, and we have tools and resources to make your app development faster and easier.

Ankit Bansal MVP

Software Developer HCL Technologies Ltd.

India

I am a software developer. I have working on .NET Technology for a long time and still learning and sharing.

Asanka Perera

Software Developer

Sri Lanka

Software engineer with 3+ years of experience in the IT industry working for reputed local and international companies. Currently pursing a career in Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence field while having special interests in the areas of Pattern Recognition, Bioinformatics and Statistical Data Analysis. Reading for Msc in Data Science, Engineering and Analytic at University of Moratuwa - Sri Lanka.

Atish Dipongkor

Instructor / Trainer Jashore University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh

2016 Microsoft MVP

Currently, I am devoted to provide technical and development support to the SharePoint clients and also I am working on angularjs. I am experienced with C#, ASP.NET, SharePoint, SignalR, angularjs, MS SQL, Oracle 11g R2, Windows Phone, Firefox OS and so on. I have fallen in love with many technologies but never got married to any of them. I am evolving myself as full stack developer. I always like to share knowledge as much as to gather from you.

beep

Web Developer

United States

Bruce Pierson is the CTO of Connexa Softools, Inc. (www.connexatools.com), a software company specializing in product configuration and build-to-order manufacturing tools.

Ben Liebert

Architect BlackBall Software

New Zealand

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

Bhanu Pratap Singh Rathore

Student

India

I am an inspired developer. I enjoy developing applications for windows and android. I wish every other developer best of luck for their future work.
https://devgroup2017.wordpress.com/

César de Souza

Engineer NAVER LABS Europe

France

Computer and technology enthusiast, interested in artificial intelligence and image processing. Has a Master's degree on Computer Science specialized on Image and Signal Processing, with expertise on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Data Mining systems. Author of the Accord.NET Framework for developing scientific computing applications.

If you would like to hire good developers to build your dream application, please check out DaitanGroup, one of the top outsourcing companies in Brazil. This company, located in Brazil's Sillicon Valley but with US-based offices, has huge experience developing telecommunications software for large and small companies worldwide.

CRMcoaching

Software Developer (Senior)

Israel

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

DaveMathews

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

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

Er. Rahul Jain

Software Developer

India

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

Etienne Louise (974)

Software Developer

France

Software developer since 2000, I started with Delphi 5 and now I'm working with Visual Studio in particular with ASP.Net platform (WebForm/MVC).

FrankSzendzielarz

Czech Republic

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

HUONG Minh-Luong

Architect

France

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

Hussain Patel

Technical Lead

United States

Having 11+ years of experience on Microsoft Technologies.
Extensively worked on both windows based and web based application development.
My focus has been more on Web technologies. Excellent working knowledge on C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, Ajax, HTML, CSS, WCF,JQuery, WCF, Web Services. Have worked on SQL server Databases and Stored procedures.
Currently working on Kendo UI and Kendo Charts..
Have worked on WPF, XAML, Expression blend. I keep in updating my self with new technologies and try out new tools and demos in my free time.
I have knowledge in HTML5, JQuery UI, Entity Framework, Enterprise Library, Ms-Build, MS-fakes and Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft CRM dynamics.

Recently I have started reading and working on IOT application, got a Raspberry Pi and Arduino. I have self-learned Python and scratch.

ASP.NET Article of the Day

1) Title : ASP-NET-MVC-application-with-Custom-Bootstrap-Theme : Oct 7, 2016

JorgeLuisOrejel

United States

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

lasuax

Software Developer

Turkey

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

Leonid Osmolovski

Israel

fan of Microsoft technology and Microsoft programming style

Magnus Rindeberg

Software Developer

Sweden

Magnus holds a MSc degree in Computer Science and Technology from Linköping University, Sweden.

He is curious about all things software and did his first hacks in Basic on a Texas TI-99/a at the tender age of 13, followed by bare-metal demo coding on Commodore 64 and the Amiga before moving on to software development for a living. Magnus has been working as a software developer/architect since 1994 on products ranging from OpenGL 3D graphics programming in C++ to web development using ASP but most of the time he spent developing embedded software for engine control systems.

His programming experience includes most mainstream programming languages and design patterns used on a multitude of platforms in a plethora of development environments. He just can't help exploring exciting new stuff professionally or as a hobby.

Magnus likes writing about himself in third-person singular.

Mamasha Knows

Chief Technology Officer Cpp2Mtl Integration Solutions

United States

My real name is Reuven Bass. My first article here was published under the Mamasha Knows pseudonym. It worked. So, I stay with Mamasha for a while. (If it works - do not touch it)

Programming became my life from thirteen. I love coding. I love beauty. I always try to combine coding and beauty.

RB

Mark Heath

Software Developer (Senior)

United Kingdom

Mark Heath is a software architect working for NICE Systems and also creates courses for Pluralsight. He is the author of several open source projects, including NAudio, an audio library for the .NET platform.

markgwatts

137 Consulting

Switzerland

Now retired after 30+ years in non-technical managerial roles, mainly Supply Chain and business improvement through Lean Six Sigma.

PhD in Physics and early experience in Nuclear Engineering.

Love maths and computing. Hence (a) Sudoku program and (b) just started studying for MSc in Mathematics.

MarkWardell

United States

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

Masoud Ehteshami (Iran)

Software Developer (Senior)

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

This member doesn't quite have enough reputation to be able to display their biography and homepage.

Mike Oberberger

Chief Technology Officer

United States

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

Mikolaj Barwicki

Poland

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Mostafa Asaduzzaman

Software Developer (Senior)

Australia

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

Namkem

Azerbaijan

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

Neta777

Israel

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

Ondrej_Uzovic

Architect

Slovakia

My programming path started in 1987 when I got my first computer Sharp MZ-800.
It came with 8 bit CPU Z80, 64Kb RAM and the tape recorder. It was a great machine. I think I still have it somewhere.
I was fascinated and I started to write first programs. Eventually I became developer and software architect. I like innovations and clean nice solutions.

Pete O'Hanlon

CEO

United Kingdom

A developer for over 30 years, I've been lucky enough to write articles and applications for Code Project as well as the Intel Ultimate Coder - Going Perceptual challenge. I live in the North East of England with 2 wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife.

I am not the Stig, but I do wish I had Lotus Tuned Suspension.

rahulsahay20

Team Leader

India

I am Software Developer by profession, currently spearheading the development activities with Dell R&D Bangalore. My role is pretty much design analysis and Implementation. Designation wise am Lead here. So, pretty cool stuffs like Development, Requirement Analysis, client interaction are the key attributes of my profile. Also, I take my time to write quick snippets which can be useful to tune the existing software and can be easily integrated with any new software. I also blog @ http://myview.rahulnivi.net

A dedicated and results oriented Software professional and B.Tech (Information Science & Engineering) degree holder, with 7 years of Software Consulting experience. I have an enviable track record through a series of Software Development, Software Support and Software Testing & Debugging. The results have been achieved by a mix of dedication, focus, persuasiveness, and a ‘can do’ attitude. I am able to adapt to new technologies in a quick time. I am well-versed with design and development of .net based applications. I am proactive and self-motivated to identify and acquire current trends and advancements in the organization. I possess the ability to expand job-related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to change.

To associate myself with an organization of repute which provides avenues for growth in the fields of software design, development and implementation, with a strong inclination towards system and penchant for taking up bigger challenges. ➤ My Current work:- Creating new features and maintaining the existing ones for premier customers for dell. I do take care of Dell Account portal end to end. The purpose of this portal is to help enterprise customers with smooth shopping experience @ dell.

Ryan.McD

United States

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

Sacha Barber

Software Developer (Senior)

United Kingdom

I currently hold the following qualifications (amongst others, I also studied Music Technology and Electronics, for my sins)

- MSc (Passed with distinctions), in Information Technology for E-Commerce
- BSc Hons (1st class) in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

Both of these at Sussex University UK.

Award(s)

I am lucky enough to have won a few awards for Zany Crazy code articles over the years

Microsoft C# MVP 2016
Codeproject MVP 2016
Microsoft C# MVP 2015
Codeproject MVP 2015
Microsoft C# MVP 2014
Codeproject MVP 2014
Microsoft C# MVP 2013
Codeproject MVP 2013
Microsoft C# MVP 2012
Codeproject MVP 2012
Microsoft C# MVP 2011
Codeproject MVP 2011
Microsoft C# MVP 2010
Codeproject MVP 2010
Microsoft C# MVP 2009
Codeproject MVP 2009
Microsoft C# MVP 2008
Codeproject MVP 2008
And numerous codeproject awards which you can see over at my blog

Shai Raiten

Architect Sela

Israel

Shai Raiten is VS ALM MVP, currently working for Sela Group as a ALM senior consultant and trainer specializes in Microsoft technologies especially Team System and .NET technology. He is currently consulting in various enterprises in Israel, planning and analysis Load and performance problems using Team System, building Team System customizations and adjusts ALM processes for enterprises. Shai is known as one of the top Team System experts in Israel. He conducts lectures and workshops for developers\QA and enterprises who want to specialize in Team System.

My Blog: http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/shair/

syed shanu

Team Leader

India

Microsoft MVP | Code Project MVP | CSharp Corner MVP | Author | Blogger and always happy to Share what he knows to others. MyBlog

My Interview on Microsoft TechNet Wiki Ninja Link

Tom Chantler

Architect

United Kingdom

I write about various things (e.g. security, privacy, cloud architecture) at TomSSL.

Tomasz Naumowicz

United Kingdom

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

Tony Jen

United States

Hello, I'm a developer in the Orlando area. I enjoy playing basketball, golf and learning about new technologies. I have a passion in the web development space and hope to learn more about how to creating useful apps and more importantly share my knowledge with the community.

I'm available for freelance work, specializing in web applications.
You can reach me at tonyjen0905@gmail.com

Vahe Karamian

Software Developer Noorcon Inc.

United States

Published Books:

Introduction to Game Programing: Using C# and Unity 3D designed and developed to help individuals that are interested in the field of computer science and game programming. It is intended to illustrate the concepts and fundamentals of computer programming. It uses the design and development of simple games to illustrate and apply the concepts.

Book Preview:
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Available from:
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Vahé Karamian
www.noorcon.com
www.facebook.com/NoorconInc

Vasil Trifonov

Software Developer (Senior) Telerik

Bulgaria

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

VictorSotnikov

Software Developer

Belarus

I am a .NET and MS SQL developer. See my personal website https://sites.google.com/site/vicsotnikov

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Second Prize	Mikolaj Barwicki - Ray Tracing a Black Hole in C#
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

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