Datagrid Girl

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Fixing the Datagrid's Height

We've talked before about fixing the width of an ASP.NET Datagrid to a specific size, but I've been seeing a lot of questions recently about how to fix the height of a Datagrid.  (For example, keep the items from expanding their height on the last page of a page-able Datagrid).  I just wanted to point out Alexander Zeitler's article that covers this issue, “Fixing the ASP.NET Datagrid”

I also use a similar technique in my new article for CodeProject, Separating Datagrid Items.

Datagrid Girl

Serialization Controversy

A recent CodeProject article has stirred up some controversy:  Nine Reasons Not To Use Serialization.  There are plenty of responses in the forums located at the bottom of each article, and Scott Hanselman posted about it here.  Today a new article also addresses this topic:  Dispelling Crazy Rumors About .NET Serialization.  Feel free to add your own remarks to the debate :)

P.S.  The RSS feed for CodeProject articles is available here.

Marcie

Update:  A new parody article has been added, Nine Reasons Not to Use “int” :)

Client-acting Calendar Control Recommendations?

A CodeProject user is asking for recommendations for a good calendar control that operates on the client.  Anyone have one that they've used and would recommend?  (Either a Javascript solution, or an <asp:Calendar> replacement that doesn't require so many postbacks).

Datagrid Girl

First day on the job at CodeProject

I'm just wrapping up my first day here on the new job at CodeProject.  The facilities are nice--it's pretty much your standard cube farm with some folks in offices + open spaces, and the decor is quite yellow, much like the site itself.  I'm obviously in no position to talk about color overload, since I forced my readers and site visitors to endure all that pink :)  Curiously, there's a door to a stairway here with a sign that reads, “Open door with caution, there may be someone on the other side.“  Well, duh.  I'm wondering if there's a story here, perhaps the building was the subject of a lawsuit prior to that sign going up.

My basic duties right now are getting up to speed with the site itself, and more particularly the ASP.NET content currently on the site.  They're looking to make ASP.NET a major part of the site, so I'll be looking to help fill in the gaps there.  Any suggestions regarding the ASP.NET materials at CodeProject are welcome, or even general comments about what you like to see in a good ASP.NET community and reference site.  I'll also be writing some ASP.NET articles myself, and assisting in the rewrite of the site from Classic ASP to ASP.NET (yay!)  For those that aren't aware, CodeProject is always looking for members to submit articles, so if you've ever wanted an opportunity to write up a little something about .NET that might help others, please stop by and submit an article!

Marcie