Dr. Dobb's .NET Articles

Scala for C# Developers: A Tutorial

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:34:00 -0400

If you work with C#, you have already mixed object-oriented code with some aspects of functional programming. Why not master Scala?

APIs for Image-Capture Applications

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:00 -0400

TWAIN, WIA, and DirectShow are three popular APIs for imaging apps. How do they differ and which one should you pick?

Reference Counting and Object Harvesting in Delphi

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:12:00 -0400

The latest versions of Delphi reclaim unused object and memory automatically. This feature requires a new perspective on calls to Free and to destructors.

Working with TypeScript in Visual Studio 2012

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:49:00 -0400

Using Visual Studio makes working with TypeScript easy and helps reveal subtleties of the language implementation and code generation.

Supercharging ASP.NET Web Form Apps

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:34:00 -0400

With the introduction of the ASP.NET Web API in ASP.NET 4.5, it is now possible to add advanced client-side functionality to existing sites

Microsoft TypeScript: The Lay of the Land

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400

By creating a language that adds types to JavaScript, Microsoft made it easier to write complex Web apps, do compile-time syntax checking, and get better coding support in Visual Studio.

Pulling Back from Windows 8

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:40:00 -0400

The lack of hardware sales, the deep dissatisfaction among consumers, and the lack of interest in Win8-specific development suggest that Microsoft needs an immediate restart.

MongoDB with C#: Deep Dive

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:36:00 -0400

Using MongoDB in an ASP.NET MVC Web app.

The Quiet Revolution in Programming

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:14:00 -0400

During the last two years, one of the longest eras in programming has quietly drawn to a close.

Prevent Cross-Site Scripting in ASP.NET Web Apps

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:00 -0400

Cross-site scripting threats can be greatly minimized by proper encoding. On ASP.NET apps, the Microsoft AntiXSS Library is one of the easiest ways to do the encoding correctly.

Xamarin 2.0 Review

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:34:00 -0400

Write Android and iOS Apps in C# from Microsoft Visual Studio.

Win 8 Development: The Lessons Learned

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:14:00 -0400

Know what combination of technologies to use, design your architecture correctly, and differentiate your app from others — these are the fundamental practices of coding in the age of Windows 8.

PowerShell for Developers with Admin Tasks

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:14:00 -0500

Repetitive actions, such as starting up remove services, reloading apps, and kicking off test suites, can be automated easily using PowerShell — Microsoft's highly productive shell language.

The New Socket APIs in Windows 8

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:09:00 -0500

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 introduce important extensions to the venerable Microsoft Winsock stack. For some apps, the new APIs are your only option; for others, they might be your best performing option.

Concurrent Programming with Chain Locking

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:10:00 -0500

Concurrent access to trees and lists requires carefully managed fine-grained locking. Here's a generic solution in C# that removes many of the typical problems.

Task-Based Programming in Windows

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:30:00 -0500

Convert programs into a series of independent executable parallel tasks.

More Information-Rich Programming with F#

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:28:00 -0500

Once you start taking advantage of F# 3.0 type providers, it is really difficult to go back to using code-generation tools.

Information-Rich Programming With F# 3.0

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:12:00 -0500

F#'s type providers make it possible to easily access data sources with sometimes unknown data formats.

Testing Python and C# Code

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:48:00 -0500

Monkey patching and reflection are just a couple of ways to test complex systems.

Mobile as the Driver of Desktop Software Design

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:07:00 -0500

The metaphors and conventions of mobile apps on phones and tablets are driving the design of desktop software. The tail is definitely wagging the dog. Good dog!

Gesture-Based Computing for the Desktop

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:24:00 -0500

The Intel Perceptual Computing SDK works with a Web-cam to add motion/gesture sensing and facial recognition to desktop apps. This first release shows considerable promise, with some important limitations.

The Best of 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:47:00 -0500

The most popular articles of the past 12 months from Dr. Dobb's, plus some additional pieces chosen for your thoughtful consideration by our staff.

Developer Reading List

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:31:00 -0500

New books on C, C#, Node, Win8 Apps, Perl and Groovy.

Access Data with REST in Windows 8 Apps

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:07:00 -0500

Develop and consume a REST service that provides data to a Windows Store app that uses the Grid app — using C# and XAML.

Customizing the Appearance of Windows 8 Apps

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:32:00 -0500

Appearance is managed by images and XML files spread throughout the app. Here's how to figure where each asset goes and how to marshal them together to give Win8 apps a finished look