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January 2008

Framework Design Guidelines 2nd Edition In the works!

This is great news!!! I have used this book as a coding standard on all my projects since the release of the first edition. On several projects I have made the companies buy the first edition for every developer on my team.

Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008 Book Review

This book claims to be about code, code, and then more code. I completely agree with the author's claim, it is code from front to back.

Pro C# 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform Book Review

Andrew hits the mark again. This is the 3rd version of this book I own. Everyone of them does an excellent job of covering all the new features in the latest release.

Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 Book Review

This book is an excellent resource for learning ASP.NET 3.5. It also serves as a great reference. Matthew does a great job relating everything to real world scenarios. He also provides very usable code samples. If you are developing in ASP.NET 3.5, this is a must have book.

December 2007

Service Factory - Modeling Edition CTP (VS2008) Available

The Web Service Software Factory: Modeling Edition (also known as the Service Factory) is an integrated collection of resources designed to help you quickly and consistently build WCF and ASMX Web services that adhere to well-known architecture and design patterns. These resources consist of models with code generation in the form of tools integrated with Visual Studio 2008 and patterns and architecture topics in the form of written guidance.

Real World Software Architecture

David has posted a new MVP Bundle Screencast on the WCSF v2.0 Model View Presenter Design Pattern.

New Video on the New Features in the Entity Data Model Tools December CTP

Microsoft has posted a new Camtasia video that demonstrates a number of important new features in the Entity Data Model Tools December CTP. It is worth checking out.

Next version of Web Client Software Factory (WCSF)

Blaine has posted an update on the next version of the Web Client Software Factory (WCSF). It will include support for Visual Studio 2008.

ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview Updated Release Available

The ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview is a preview of new functionality being added to ASP.NET 3.5 and ADO.NET. The release includes an ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Dynamic Data, Silverlight controls for ASP.NET, ADO.NET Data Services, Entity Framework runtime, and new features for ASP.NET AJAX.

The New Iteration: XAML transforms the collaboration between Designers and Developers

A new white paper has been released on windowsclient.net, "The New Iteration: How XAML transforms the collaboration between Designers and Developers in Windows Presentation Foundation."

Visual Studio 2008 Linq Samples and the Query Visualizer

If you haven't had the chance to check out the linq Samples that come with Visual Studio 2008, I'd suggest you do. It is a great way to get familiar with the linq syntax. Microsoft has included a that allows you to see the code and the results of the code. It also organizes the examples based on attributes in the code.

November 2007

WCF, WF and .NET 3.5 Whitepapers by David Chappell

Collection of whitepapers authored by David Chappell on .NET Framework 3.5. This includes an introduction to Windows Communication Foundation, an introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation and an overall introduction to .NET Framework 3.5. There's also a paper describing the diverse array of communications protocols and transports supported by WCF.

November Release Date for Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5

Microsoft Commits to November Release Date for Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5

Windows Workflow Foundation Web Workflow Approvals Starter Kit V2 Available

Windows Workflow Foundation Web Workflow Approvals Starter Kit version 2 is Available with updates for Visual Studio 2008.

.NET Framework 3.5 Common Namespaces and Types Poster

Microsoft has created a .NET Framework 3.5 Common Namespaces and Types Poster.

October 2007

What is patterns & practices WPF Composite Client?

This is not a new version of CAB . It is an entirely new set of libraries and guidance, built from the ground up, targeting development of new WPF Composite applications. We'll be working with both the UIFX and WPF teams, the same people who build the platform.

Options for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 VPCs Early Expiration

Jeff did some experimenting to find out what is actually going to happen when the OS trial period expire on November 1st.

READ THIS: VS2008 Beta2 VPCs expiring prematurely

Microsoft recently discovered that the VPCs we distributed as part of the VS2008 Beta2 release will expire on Thursday, November 1, 2007, much earlier than they had originally expected.

Introducing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 3.5

David Chappell has released a new paper on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 3.5.

Microsoft will be releasing the Source Code for the .NET Framework Libraries

Today Scott Guthrie announced that Microsoft will be allowing .NET developers to download and browse the source code of the .NET Framework libraries. They will be providing this with the .NET 3.5 and VS 2008 release later this year.

September 2007

Cool Links III- .NET 3.0, 3.5, Acropolis, TFS, AJAX, Visual Studio 2008, CAB, WPF, Silverlight, WCF, SQL Server 2008

I posted a few sets of links a few months ago. Here is another list. There has been a ton of new info to keep up with. Topics - .NET 3.0, 3.5, Acropolis, TFS, AJAX, Visual Studio 2008, CAB, WPF, Silverlight, SQL Server 2008, Architecture, WCF, LINQ, MVP, Repository Factory, etc...

Microsoft Codename "Astoria" - Sept 2007 Community Technology Preview Available

Microsoft Codename "Astoria" - Sept 2007 Community Technology Preview is available for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2.