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Enhancing the Class with Windows Meeting Space
On day two of teaching Advanced ASP.NET 2.0 at [itt], I implemented a newly discovered feature that allows students to easily follow along in the class - Windows Meeting Space. -
What Does Advanced ASP.NET Mean?
This week I am teaching Advanced ASP.NET 2.0 at [itt]. -
Apply in Javascript
After reading an older blog post by Scott Cate, I was curious if the apply function in Javascript would work if no arguments were defined in the calling function. It turns out that it does work. Consider the following javascript: -
What is it Worth To You?
How important is your reputation? -
What's in Your eWallet?
I have been a long time user of ListPro from IliumSoft. However, I was "misusing" ListPro. What I really needed was the features found in their product called eWallet. I need the ability to sync (not overwrite) sensitive data between my PC and my mobile phone. I also wanted the UI to be as simple as possible to use. After reviewing the product features, and running the trial version on my PC, I made the decision to purchase it and the smartphone version. After installing the product on both PC and mobile phone (Motorola Q, Windows Mobile 5.0), I quickly attempted to sync. -
Do You SnagIt Everyday?
If you created a list of software products that you use virtually everyday - what would your list contain? -
Video: Troubleshooting in Silverlight 1.0 using Visual Studio 2008
In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to debug your Silverlight 1.0 applications in Visual Studio 2008. As a new web site is constructed in the video, you will learn and use the interactive debugging tools of Visual Studio 2008. -
Video: Errors in Silverlight 1.0?
In my latest video available at the Silverlight.net site, I briefly demonstrate the default error handling capabilities of Silverlight 1.0 applications, and then show how to intercept errors to provide custom error handling. -
C# Training using 4994 Microsoft Courseware
This was my first time teaching the 4994 Microsoft courseware at [itt]. The course is an introduction to programming using either C# or VB. At Interface, we teach it exclusive to the language. This week I had a full house of developers, and we tackled the C# language together. Of course, I deviated from the outline and introduced the class more like "Introduction to C# using ASP.NET". Even though the courseware favored Windows development, it has been my experience that most developers coming in for .NET training actually move into ASP.NET programming. At the end of the week, my group was able to write C# code, create web sites & pages, talk to SQL Server, and know use Visual Studio effectively.
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Who are the Microsoft Regional Directors?
I've recently been notified that I will continue to serve as a Microsoft Regional Director for the area that I live in (southwest part of the United States). I am often asked questions such as: Are you an employee of Microsoft? What does it mean to be an RD (Regional Director)? How does the RD program compare to the MVP program? What does it take to become an RD? -
MVP in 2008
Yesterday I was notified that I have been awarded MVP status again! This is my 5th year as an MVP, and I am thrilled to be involved with such a great program. Click my picture to view my MVP Profile. -
82 Blog Posts in 2007
My blog post count in 2007 is 82. That number is higher than all my blog posts combined before 2007. Compared to some, 82 is nothing to brag about. With that said, I am setting a personal goal in 2008 to post over 240 blogs. My reason is simple - the best blogs I read are typically from those who blog frequently.