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My move from VB.NET to C#

The author confesses why he stuck with VB.NET for so long rather than moving to C# and reveals how life has been now that he's taken the plunge. Read more »

Protect sensitive data with .NET 2.0's SecureString class

Beginning with .NET Framework 2.0, the SecureString class is available to easily hold encrypted data in memory. Here are details about using the SecureString class. Read more »

Handle exceptions properly in C#

Developers often overlook the importance of exception handling to the detriment of their own code. Read more »

Easily sort values with the .NET Array class's Sort method

Tony Patton details the methods for sorting arrays in .NET, from the simple approach to customised sorting. Read more »

Tags: .net, array, sort

Take advantage of code platform advances by creating and using anonymous methods

With C# 2.0, Microsoft has introduced a new way to declare a delegate and the associated method called "anonymous methods." What are they and how to you use them? Read more »

Tags: .net, c#, delegates

Applied Reflection: Creating a dynamic Web service to simplify code

While Visual Studio and the .NET Framework enable developers to create and consume Web services via a simple interface, there are times when a developer must dig a little deeper into the technology to accomplish what is required. Zach Smith explains how to leverage a combination of the .NET Framework's Reflection API and Web services to create a dynamic business layer proxy. Read more »

Work with multiple data values with arrays in .NET

Arrays are a basic feature of the .NET languages. They allow you to easily work with multiple data items in one container. Tony Patton tells you more about using arrays in your code. Read more »

Tags: .net, array, c#

C-sharp reflection: Save development time throughout the project life-cycle

As a powerful feature of the .NET Framework, reflection provides developers with the ability to examine classes and structures at runtime. This article explains the concept of reflection and how it saves development time throughout the project life-cycle. Read more »

Quick Start guide to Microsoft .NET development

Tony Patton offers a brief overview of the main aspects of the .NET Framework and discusses where to get and then install the necessary tools. Read more »

Return resources to the system to improve .NET performance

A common problem in the .NET platform is the consumption of system and database resources when developers fail to clean up after themselves when working with a database. Read more »

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    I recently wrote an introduction to the Google Web Toolkit based on Lars Rasmussen's session at the Google Developer Day 2008 in Sydney. Following the introductory session Lars gave us a deeper insight into GWT, particularly what's new in version 1.5. Read more »

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