Tutorials

Tutorials

• ASP.NET Ajax tutorial

  This reference introduces developers to Microsoft's ASP.NET Ajax framework with a plethora of tips, tutorials and webcasts.  Continue Reading

• Silverlight tutorial

  Silverlight is Microsoft's framework for building browser- and platform-agnostic Web apps. This resource will help developers see what Silverlight can do for them.  Continue Reading

• Considering Bill Gates' Legacy

  The Post-Gates era at Microsoft begins in July 2008 as Bill Gates leaves day-to-day duties to oversee his philanthropic foundation. SearchWinDevelopment.com talked with a host of experts and pundits to try and gauge Gates' technology legacy.  Continue Reading

• Ajax Learning Guide

  Are you a Web developer? The time has come to rethink your entire approach to developing Web applications. Find out about the Ajax approach (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and learn how Web developers using Ajax are enriching the user experience ...  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: LINQ and Visual Studio 2008's new language features

  This section of the LINQ Learning Guide examines the new features in Visual Basic 2008 and C# 3.0 that help make LINQ possible.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: Third-party LINQ Implementations

  This section of the LINQ Learning Guide looks at LINQ implementations for data sources as various as Amazon.com, JSON and PHP.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: LINQ to XML

  In this section of the LINQ Learning Guide, we link to resources that help programmers use LINQ with XML data.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: LINQ Providers

  In this section of the LINQ Learning Guide, we link to tutorials that explain how to build LINQ providers and, thus, make a data source accessible through LINQ.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: LINQ to Entities

  In this section of the LINQ Learning Guide, we offer some perspective on LINQ to Entities, the implementation that's tied to the upcoming ADO.NET Entity Framework.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide: LINQ and Web applications

  This section of the LINQ Learning Guide looks at how LINQ can be used in ASP.NET applications in both Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008.  Continue Reading

• LINQ Learning Guide

  This learning guide examines LINQ, one of the most important new features of Visual Studio 2008.  Continue Reading

• F# Programming Fast Guide

  F# is a functional programming language that runs on the CLR and the .NET Framework. This Fast Guide links to resources that introduce and explain F#.  Continue Reading

• .NET Architecture: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide looks at improvements to the architectural tools that come with the IDE.  Continue Reading

• Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide: Beta 2 News and Notes

  This section of our Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide features important news and notes about the Beta 2 release.  Continue Reading

• Web development: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide looks at what's new for Web and mobile application development.  Continue Reading

• Quick Start: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This Learning Guide links to helpful resources for developers and architects who want to get started with Visual Studio 2008.  Continue Reading

• Visual Basic 2008: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide looks at the new and improved features of Visual Basic 2008.  Continue Reading

• Testing and Debugging: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide looks at testing and debugging improvements in the new IDE. The inclusion of unit testing is a biggie.  Continue Reading

• Visual Studio Tips and Tutorials: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of our Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide offers some general tips and tutorials for VS 2008 developers and architects.  Continue Reading

• C# 3.0: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide looks at the new and improved features of C# 3.0.  Continue Reading

• Data Access: Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide

  This section of the Visual Studio 2008 Learning Guide examines data access and management improvements to ADO.NET and XML.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide

  This Learning Guide introduces .NET developers and architects to SharePoint 2007 through a series of articles, blog entries, tutorials and videos.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide: Articles and blog entries

  Here SharePoint 2007 is explained through a series of articles and blog entries, many written by top SharePoint experts.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide: Videos and Webcasts

  Here we link to video tutorials that demonstrate SharePoint 2007 features such as the Business Data Catalog and custom search capabilities.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide: Business Data Catalog Tutorial

  Here we link to a 10-part blog series that explains how .NET developers can use and customize SharePoint 2007's Business Data Catalog.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide: General Tutorials

  These resources will introduce .NET developers to the finer points of SharePoint 2007.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2007 Learning Guide: Workflow Tutorials

  Here we link to resources that will help .NET developers write workflows for their SharePoint 2007 applications.  Continue Reading

• Mini-guide: Interop Forms Toolkit

  Are you a Visual Basic 6 developer in need of some interop love? You're in luck, Microsoft recently released the Interop Forms Toolkit 2.0. This free migration add-in allows VB6 applications to display .NET forms and controls. And thankfully, the ...  Continue Reading

• XAML Learning Guide: Development Tools

  This section of the XAML Learning Guide links to file converters, code editors and other XAML development tools.  Continue Reading

• XAML Learning Guide

  XAML is a central part of Windows Presentation Foundation, Silverlight and Expression development. This learning guide introduces developers to XAML best practices.  Continue Reading

• ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit Learning Guide

  The ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit is a set of ready to use Ajax controls and extensions for ASP.NET apps. This reference introduces the toolkit and links to a variety of controls.  Continue Reading

• Choosing VB.NET or C# Learning Guide

  One of the biggest questions facing Visual Basic 6 developers is whether to make the jump to C# or to VB.NET. This Learning Guide aims to make that decision-making process easier.  Continue Reading

• Visual Studio 2005 Learning Guide

  We've added a plethora of articles, tips, book excerpts and other references to this learning guide, which dives deeply into Microsoft's IDE for application development.  Continue Reading

• Object-Oriented Programming in VB .NET Learning Guide

  Object-oriented programming is a major part of Visual Basic .NET. This Learning Guide offers best practices for OOP and addresses its major characteristics: abstraction, encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance.  Continue Reading

• Visual Basic .NET Deployment Techniques Mini-Guide

  You've squashed the last known bug in your application and are all set for deployment. Your troubles are over, right? Sorry, but deploying an application can sometimes be just as problematic as the development and debugging phases. Luckily, ...  Continue Reading

• Vista Series: Windows Workflow Foundation

  In the two previous guides we examined the Windows Presentation Foundation and the Windows Communication Foundation. This final guide wraps up the series with a comprehensive mix of resources for the Windows Workflow Foundation. WWF can be used to ...  Continue Reading

• Vista Series: Windows Communication Foundation

  In the first installment of this 3-part series, we covered the Windows Presentation Foundation. Now we'll tackle the Windows Communication Foundation (formerly known as "Indigo"). WCF is a unified programming model that merges existing Microsoft ...  Continue Reading

• ASP to ASP.NET Migration Learning Guide

  Need a little motivation to finally convert your ASP applications to ASP.NET? Our newly updated migration guide can help by spelling out what to expect before porting your applications. Discover conversion tips and tricks, hands-on tutorials, ...  Continue Reading

• Mini-Guide: Visual Studio Tools for Applications

  VSTA brings the familiarity of Visual Basic for Applications into the .NET Framework. This Mini-Guide introduces the technology and offers tips for getting started with it.  Continue Reading

• Visual Basic Programming Techniques Mini-Guide

  Here are a dozen video tutorials from Microsoft illustrating step-by-step how to enhance your applications for a more professional look. Discover techniques to access the registry, monitor file and folder activity, work with and manipulate images, ...  Continue Reading

• Visual Studio Tools for Office Learning Guide

  Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office isn't your father's VBA. The line between Windows and Office development continues to blur with Word and Excel now integrated within the Visual Studio IDE. Developers can use new host controls to extend Office ...  Continue Reading

• Visual C# 2005 Learning Guide

  Ready to try your coding skills with Visual C#? There's no better time than now with the recent release of Visual C# 2005. No matter whether you're coming from another Microsoft language or even Java, this learning guide provides a wealth of ...  Continue Reading

• Visual Basic 2005 Learning Guide

  Get prepared for Visual Basic 2005 today with this extensive collection of resources. Along with being introduced to new features, you can download the prerelease software. Learn how to upgrade your existing projects and applications and get your ...  Continue Reading

• .NET Migration Learning Guide

  This learning guide provides experienced Visual Basic 6 developers with a one-stop source for .NET migration information. If you haven't made the move to .NET yet, now is the time to pump new life into your existing Visual Basic skills. Learn what ....  Continue Reading

• VSTO Fast Guide

  VSTO represents a major upgrade over Visual Basic for Applications. This reference offers a quick intrpoduction to Visual Studio Tools for Office.  Continue Reading