C++ at Work: Persisting View State Update, Using Managed Extensions in a DLL

Glenn Block explains how the Managed Extensibility Framework, a new library coming in .NET Framework 4.0, tackles the longstanding issue of building applications and components that can be reused and extended by others. Learn how to build apps that can use new functionality introduced by developers, framework authors and third-party extenders.Glenn BlockMSDN Magazine February 2010

Team Foundation Server's work iIem tracking system provides a number of advanced customization options.This article explores custom control support that lets you link to date, enhance the user experience, present data, and more.Brian A. RandellMSDN Magazine October 2009

We demonstrate creating a peer-to-peer processing platform where multiple players function together for a common purpose: getting your work done.Matt NeelyMSDN Magazine June 2009

Jeremy Miller continues his discussion of persistence patterns by reviewing the Unit of Work design pattern and examining the issues around persistence ignorance.Jeremy MillerMSDN Magazine June 2009

By using Managed Services Engine service virtualization technology, you can begin participating in the cloud by simply configuring virtual service endpoints and operations that integrate with the .NET Service Bus.Aaron SkonnardMSDN Magazine May 2009

In this article, you'll learn how to avoid problematic tight coupling by applying the Model-View-ViewModel pattern in Silverlight 2.Shawn WildermuthMSDN Magazine March 2009

In this article we explain just how simple it can be to build a WPF application the right way using the MVVM Pattern.Josh SmithMSDN Magazine February 2009

There's a danger in using one-size-fits-all exception handling, and you need to know how to avoid it by being as specific as possible about how you handle errors.Andrew PardoeMSDN Magazine February 2009

There are many factors to consider when building your app with both managed and native code. Find out how to employ interop and how to choose the interop that's right for you.Jesse KaplanMSDN Magazine January 2009

To introduce you to VSTO Power Tools Office interop API extensions, we'll walk through the development of an application that automates Outlook, Excel, and Word.Andrew Whitechapel, Phillip Hoff, and Vladimir MorozovMSDN Magazine December 2008