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SQL Server CE vs. Access CE

Looking for a robust database for your handheld or mobile device? Edmond Woychowsky takes a closer look at SQL Server CE and Access CE head-to-head. Read more »

Is SQL a legitimate programming language?

Bigotry within the ranks of the development community is rampant. Many developers view SQL as an afterthought. Is this a mistake? Builder.com investigates. Read more »

Implement custom paging with SQL Server 2005

In previous columns, I covered the basics of using the .NET 3.5 ListView control and explained how to pair it with the DataPager control. Now I'll show you how to use these controls with a SQL Server 2005 backend to implement custom paging, in which only a subset of the data is retrieved for display. Read more »

Understand how .NET can talk to OCI

To fine-tune performance, it's useful to understand how .NET can talk directly to the Oracle Call Interface (OCI). Learn how to speed up your app with this tip. Read more »

Server-side state management for .NET architects

Sometimes client-side state management isn't a viable solution. That's when you'll need to turn to one of .NET's server-side state management tools. Read more »

Enhance the admin interface when storing images in SQL Server

Using SQL Server to store and manage application images can be a welcome approach, but the management interface must provide all features necessary to properly maintain the data. Read more »

Practical .NET SOAP

Microsoft may be hyping SOAP as the next big thing, but it's really just a bit of XML. We'll show you how to work with SOAP to store anything from data structures to full-blown objects, all in VB.NET. Read more »

Working with null values in .NET

One of the trickier aspects of application development is dealing with null or nonexistent data. Tony Patton takes a closer look at null values in the .NET framework. Read more »

Improve data access in ASP.NET applications

Using the right tool for the right job is the best way to create optimised Web applications. Builder.com writer Tim Landgrave gives these tips to improve data access in ASP.NET applications Read more »

Simplify .NET SQL queries with the DAAB

Microsoft's Data Access Application Block (DAAB) makes connecting .NET applications to SQL databases easier--if you know how to use it. Read more »

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