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Serialize and Deserialize JSON by craigshoemaker

On one of the projects I am working on I needed a way to work get the JSON string generated from some sort of serialization process. If you are working Ajax or MVC controller actions, this work is done for you automatically, but I wanted the string all...
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VM Workshop: Model View ViewModel (MVVM) and the Presentation Model Pattern in 5 UI Platforms by craigshoemaker

For some reason the family of design patterns that exist around the Model View Controller pattern seem to be an elusive band of characters. The first time I encountered Model View Controller I studied the text hard trying to understand how the Strategy...
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ASP.NET AJAX Preview 6 with Stephen Walther by craigshoemaker

Stephen Walther , Microsoft Product Manager for ASP.NET AJAX , joins the show to discuss the recent advancements in the AJAX toolset found in Preview 6. Listen or download below! Full Speed: download Fast Version: download Just about all the details discussed...
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Magic, Mind-Controlled Interfaces and What Makes an Experience Architect by craigshoemaker

Rick Barraza returns to Pixel8 to discuss magic, storytelling, mind control interfaces and even a little development! According to Rick, true experience design mixes elements you may not automatically attribute to software design. Using these unexpected...
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15 Desktop Backgrounds to Support .NET Development (and pay homage to the Gu) by craigshoemaker

Update: I created a Windows 7 theme pack with all of these backgrounds. You can download it here. This weekend was one of those times I just couldn't get “that thing” out of my head. After a short conversation on Twitter earlier in the week about desktop...
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Updated Video for ‘Using Firebug and jQuery’ Post by craigshoemaker

Dave Ward and I recently recorded a video demonstrating Dave’s techniques for quickly working with jQuery on any webpage. Dave does a great job quickly showing you how you can work with tools like jQuerify and SelectorGadget to easily prototype functionality...
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Expression Blend Design Time Data Using MVVM by craigshoemaker

Today’s show features Microsoft MVP and Identity Mine integrator Laurent Bugnion . Laurent discusses his experience with working in XAML applications that use MVVM and working with developers and designers to create beautiful applications. Full Speed...
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Using Firebug and jQuery by craigshoemaker

A recent episode of the Polymorphic Podcast includes jQuery Secrets with Dave Ward . During our discussion Dave mentioned some techniques and tools to use alongside Firebug and jQuery . After our interview we got together again to record this video that...
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Professional Activity August 2008 to Date by craigshoemaker

Every year around this time I turn my attention to what I’ve done over the past year in order to update my MVP profile . While the engine Microsoft provides has many ways to list accomplishments and activities, I’ve always had a difficult time trying...
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7 Dos and Don'ts in Getting Started in User Centered Design by craigshoemaker

This week’s Pixel8 episode continues the series of user experience fundamentals with Dr. Tobias Komischke Director of User Experience at Infragistics . Tobias shares seven user-centered design concepts and the associated “dos” and “don’ts” with each point...
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