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Visual Studio 2005 SDK 4.0 now available
Microsoft has released its fourth and final SDK for Visual Studio 2005. The focus in this release is to make the SDK easier to use for veterans and newcomers alike. Article
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How .NET developers can address the DST change
Microsoft has published several guidelines for bringing Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 applications in line with the new Daylight Savings Time (DST) regulations. Article
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Book excerpt: Upgrading to Visual Studio 2005
This chapter from "Professional Visual Studio 2005" walks developers through the ups and downs of upgrading a Visual Basic 6 application. Tip
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Podcast: .NET Development and Windows Vista
In this podcast, two MSDN developer evangelists discuss how Windows Vista lets developers focus less on "plumbing" code and more on building a better user experience. Article
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What Windows Vista means for .NET developers
From the Office 2007 Ribbon to Visual Basic 6 support and a Registry "Jedi mind trick," Microsoft says there is a lot for developers to like about the new Windows Vista. Article
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Book excerpt: Code snippets in Visual Studio 2005
This chapter from "Professional Visual Studio 2005" explains code snippets, which let developers save frequently used chunks of code and call them up whenever needed. Tip
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VB, C# and C++ keyboard shortcut hints now available
Microsoft is now offering wall posters that list keyboard shortcuts for Visual Basic 2005, Visual C# 2005 and Visual C++ 2005. Article
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Make .NET 1.1 and 2.0 apps work on Windows Vista
Developing for Vista is supposed to mean using .NET 3.0, but older apps will work on the new operating system, a white paper from SSW suggests. The key is using Virtual PC 2007. Tip
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.NET code generator adds Visual Studio 2005 integration
CodeSmith Tools, a template-based code generator for text-based languages like VB and C#, now offers VS 2005 integration and robust code snippets. Article
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Mike Gunderloy's top .NET development tools of 2006
It's been another fun year in software. Mike Gunderloy looks at 20 of the new programs that caught his eye in 2006 and have had some staying power on his desktop. Article