PowerShell Script for Setting VS 2010 Symbol Paths
Edit (July 7, 2010): Get the latest version of this script here. A while ago, I wrote a PowerShell script that sets up the _NT_SYMBOL_PATH environment variable as well as […]
Dynamic Module Loading with Silverlight Navigation using Prism
I started a project to update my personal website using Silverlight. The goal is to use Prism/Composite Application Guidance to build out a nice site that demonstrates some Silverlight capabilities […]
Fixing a Nasty Windows 7 + Mac Pro Sleep and Hibernation Problem
As I’ve written before, Windows 7 and Mac Pros are made for each other. Except when the Mac Pro doesn’t want to wake up from sleep or restore from hibernation. […]
WiX Projects vs. TFS 2010 Team Build
As I mentioned before, I’m in the process of moving my life over to TFS 2010 Beta 2. I’m using the excellent WiX 3.5 Beta that plugs into Visual Studio […]
Inline Hyperlinks in Silverlight 3 (Equivalent of A HREF)
One common complaint I see regarding Silverlight is the inability to include inline hyperlinks. While Silverlight does provide a HyperlinkButton, you cannot do something simple like: This is some text. […]
ASP.Net Dynamic Data (LINQ) Tips and Tricks
Dynamic data is a technology that enables RAD (rapid application development) for data-driven applications. What is a data-driven application, or rather, when does it make sense to use ASP.NET Dynamic […]
Facebook Meets Silverlight: Microsoft Facebook SDK
It’s here! I haven’t had the opportunity to play with it yet, but I just downloaded the bits for the Microsoft SDK for Facebook platform and am really looking forward […]
Silverlight Communication: Three Ways to Connect
Silverlight has myriad ways to connect to other systems and retrieve information for your applications. It is a common question people ask (“How do I get my data from the […]
What’s new in CLR via C#, 3rd Edition as compared to the 2nd Edition
Last week I submitted the reaming chapters for my new book. It is now being edited and should be available right around the time that Visual Studio 2010 launches (March […]