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Microsoft ADO.Net team released (this month June 2009) a set of features that build on top of Entity Framework 4.0 Beta 1
The features included in this CTP are :

1.Templates for Self-Tracking Entities (N-Tier support)
2.Templates for POCO (Plain Old CLR Objects) Entities
3.Code-Only Programming Model that allows you to write Entity Data Model based applications without requiring external artifacts

Scott Mitchell reviews a user interface mockup tool, a blog for user experience tips, a JavaScript code checker and a book that expertly explains the ins and outs SQL Server Reporting Services.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine January 2010

This month we look at tools for enhancing the LINQ to SQL and Entity Framework designers, Oren Eini's .NET development blog, Visual Studio tab customization, and more.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine December 2009

This column covers common user interface groupings, configuring NHibernate using C#, and a look at interesting books and podcasts.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine October 2009

This column covers Web application performance with distributed caching, a utility for object-object mapping, and a look at interesting blogs.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine September 2009

This article shows you the new face of SQL Data Services, explores its architecture, and shows how it is truly an extension of SQL Server in the cloud.David RobinsonMSDN Magazine August 2009

If you want to save, organize, and annotate snapshots of your database data, find an easy way to install and configure Subversion, and automate the organization of your source code, then you'll want to read more about these latest tools.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine August 2009

In this article, the author delves into some commonly used ways of writing data access code and looks at the effect they can have on performance.Bob BeaucheminMSDN Magazine August 2009

If you want to apply static analysis to your databases, connect to remote computers, find out more about the Entity Framework, or just check into some cool podcasts for your daily commute, then you'll want to read more about these latest tools and resources.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine July 2009

Now that you're even managing projects in the cloud, you'll need some tools to help. This month we illustrate one, discuss UX design patterns, a book by Anders Hejlsberg, and more.Scott MitchellMSDN Magazine June 2009