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Auto-implemented properties is a feature built into the .NET Framework at version 2.0, and using them can have a positive impact on making maintenance easier in your code.  Often times we’re tempted to just create a class with fields rather than properties when we’re under the gun to get the code out the door or when we don’t think that ...

Now that we’ve closed on the first annual CodeStock conference of Knoxville, TN, I’ll share my experience as a speaker and attendee.  I am absolutely thrilled that I was asked to present at CodeStock 2008, and just as thrilled to be able to participate in the excellent sessions and open spaces that were available. ...

See Phil's post: http://haacked.com/archive/2008/07/16/aspnetmvc-codeplex-preview4.aspxAnd of course ScottGu's post: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2008/07/14/asp-net-mvc-preview-4-release-part-1.aspx  Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!

Dunno if it means anything to anyone, but I just got email stating that Joteke's Blog has scored 8.2 on Blogged.com. According to them " We evaluated your blog based on the following criteria: Frequency of Updates, Relevance of Content, Site Design, and Writing Style. After carefully reviewing each of these criteria, your site was given ...

Most developers pay lip service to security, but there aren’t so many who actually take the time to actually secure their site.  We usually leave it to the sys admins.  Yes, those same sys admins who like to make our lives miserable by actually locking things down, not allowing us access and enforcing rules (how dare ...

How old were you when you first started programming? Adolescent. Possibly 12-13, I got a hold of a TRS-80 (that belonged to my brother in law) and an Apple IIe and wrote Applesoft BASIC & BASIC level 1 programs for fun. How did you get started in programming? I so enjoyed the creative process involved in making what were, ...

Huge title while the subject or the example in this case is actually very simple and straightforward. I saw a question on newsgroups which went something like: - poster states he doesn't know much about control events - he/she asked if he/she had a method like  protected void tbPreRender(object sender, EventArgs e)     ...

The Strong Coders Community will be hosting its Ask An Expert Live chat on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time and I've been invited to sit in on the expert panel.   Get your tough development questions answered by Microsoft MVPs, Regional Directors, and other industry experts. Community experts will be on hand to ...

DDD Community Event.  May 3, 2008. More at Plip's.

.NET Valley Pre-Bash Party at Sidel's Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM If you've never been to a Pub Night before, you don't know what your missing. It's time to roll up the sleeves and dig in to some great food from Sidel's. We'll have Bruschetta, Fried Mozzarella, Antipasta, Tortellini salad, Mini-beef ...