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Microsoft reaches out beyond .Net

The software giant has announced the .Net Framework Developer Center portal to help educate non-.Net developers in its technologies Read more »

System.Globalization namespace in .NET

The .NET Framework has built-in support for globalisation in its System.Globalization namespace. This namespace can help you build international support into your applications. Read more »

Microsoft to push Silverlight 1.0 RC out the door

Microsoft's Adobe flash-killer Silverlight is entering its next phase with the software maker set to debut Silverlight 1.0 Release Candidate late this week. Read more »

Bash + cmd = Powershell?

CommentaryMicrosoft's PowerShell looks to be a revolution that envelopes the advantages of both bash and cmd as well as adding a powerful new dimension to scripting in general. Read more »

Simplify your life with PEAR classes

Most PHP Web developers have heard of PEAR, the PHP Extension and Application Repository, but very few of them actually use it on a regular basis. Here are 10 reasons to get started today. Read more »

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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 »

Easily format string output with String.Format

The .NET Framework provides a clean approach to string concatenation with the String class's Format method. Learn about the syntax for formatting string values. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Inside .NET with Juval Lowy

Builder AU caught up with Lowy during his masterclass in Sydney and discussed what is in .NET 3.0, the design review process and how developers can better learn. Read more »

Cleaning up your ADO.NET mess

Although .NET eases the burden of managing system resources, you're not totally disconnected from the process. Take care to free your database resources! Read more »

.NET and serviced components

The .NET Framework provides enterprise services for building highly scalable solutions, but the implementation can be tricky. Learn when and where these services should be used. Read more »

OOP designs with VB.NET and Java

As a .NET developer, it might surprise you what you can learn from the Java crowd. The two languages may be more similar than you think. Read more »

Analyse your managed .NET code with FxCop

Check your .NET code for bugs and compare it against Microsoft's design guidelines via the freely available FxCop. Learn more about this code analysis tool. Read more »

Caching ASP.NET pages

Want a faster ASP.NET application? Try this tutorial from Tony Patton that will show you how to cache your pages. Read more »

More efficient coding with advanced user control caching in .NET

With advanced user control caching in Microsoft .NET, application developers can create reusable controls without having to try to write the HTML output themselves. Read more »

Easily manipulate data with LINQ

The buzz around .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) is hard to ignore, especially since Microsoft is embracing it with the latest release of the .NET platform (beginning with C# 3.0 and Visual Basic 9.0) and Visual Studio 2008. Read more »

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