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Automatic generation of data-binding interfaces for data context objects
From the new Clarius Labs release:
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Evolving community guidelines on XAML and WPF
I just found the following excelent guidelines (especially the ones on resources organization) at Paul Stovell's blog.
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Automatic input validation in WPF with data binding and Enterprise Library Validation Application Block
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Serious flaw in WPF validation infrastructure for ValidationRule and Binding
Adam Nathan's excelent book on WPF states:
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Why we need an EntLib Standalone Validation Application Block
In my previous post about XAML and its future as a domain model/DSL serialization format, I've argued that System.Configuration as well as Enterprise Library Configuration (part of the core of EntLib) will soon become irrelevant.
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Why XAML makes System.Configuration and Enterprise Library Configuration obsolete
It may seem unrelated, but if you haven't read Fowler's article on DSLs (from Google cache if it's down like now), please do so now. It will help you understand why XAML goes far beyond WPF and presentation.
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How to use Airport Express as a range extender for Linksys WRT54G
I know I'm years behind this, but just solved some range problems I had at home by using my existing Airport Express as a range extender in addition to a remote speaker, as explained in an article about Linksys WRT54G, Airport Express, and WDS.
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Forget about extending WPF data-binding support
Databinding in WPF is implemented in the Binding class, which in principle looks like just a MarkupExtension. A MarkupExtension is a core piece of XAML markup "magic". It's rather simple, though:
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Why the iPhone is not ready for prime time
My "baseline" phone is my Nokia N95, so my quality and functionality bar is high. I'll go straight to the point here:
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How to develop WPF applications in VS2005 and VS2008 simultaneously
In order to develop WPF apps in VS2005, you must install the corresponding CTP tools for it. These will basically bring in some new project templates, project types, MSBuild taks and designers. The designers are quite slow, and don't always work as expected. Being a CTP, and with VS2008 ("Orcas") already in the beta phase, I don't expect these to be updated anymore. Wouldn't it be great if you had a choice to use VS2008 or VS2005 with the same project files?
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UNLOCKED iPhone is HERE
Finally, it's free and for everyone: http://iphone.unlock.no/
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Where are all the power outlets in airports???
I can't believe that we still have to "fish" for the few power outlets on airports, and frequently end up sitting on the floor, on a remote corner, below a phone booth, or next to a trash can.