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2014 - July/August

New tools are always good! See how adding Ruby and Python to your toolbox can make you a better programmer! Other topics include Node.js, XAML, WPF and CODE Framework.

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2014 - July/August · 10 articles

  1. Rod Paddock

    Editorial

    By Rod Paddock

    Rod takes a look at how to evaluate the winners and losers when it comes to new technologies.

  2. Mike Yeager

    Manager’s Corner: Words Matter

    By Mike Yeager

    Words aren’t the only aspect of good communication. Mike teaches us that the code should stand on its own, now, next week, next year, and for the next decade.

  3. Sahil Malik

    SharePoint Custom Code Performance

    By Sahil Malik

    If you’ve ever wondered why SharePoint is so slow and if there was anything you could do about it, you’ll want to read Sahil’s exploration of this common problem.

  4. Ben Coe

    Node.js Best Practices

    By Ben Coe

    You might have heard about Node.js and always wanted to try it. With Ben’s guidance, you can get a simple Node.js app up and running, and learn about some other useful tools as you go.

  5. Kennedy, Michael (DevelopMentor)

    Python for C# Developers

    By Kennedy, Michael (DevelopMentor)

    Michael compares Python to .NET and C#, and shows us why you’d want which one and when.

  6. Rick Garibay

    Building a Simple NodeJS API on Microsoft Azure Websites from Start to Finish

    By Rick Garibay

    Rick illustrates the benefits and shortcomings of using NodeJS, and also builds a handy tool for making shortened URLs while he’s at it!

  7. Scheirman, Ben

    Using Ruby to Find Beer

    By Scheirman, Ben

    Ruby is a very popular programming language. Ben explains why it’s so popular and helps us build our first app. And he helps us find beer.

  8. Markus Egger

    XAML Anti-Patterns: Virtualization

    By Markus Egger

    Markus shows us why virtualization gets a bad reputation and how to clean it up.

  9. Markus Egger

    What’s New in CODE Framework in 2014

    By Markus Egger

    There are a bunch of hot new tools in CODE Framework that you’ll want to explore, including a new theme, new View Actions, List improvements, a Flow Form layout, support for new versions of Visual Studio and the .NET Framework, and enhancements to the View Visualizer.

  10. Ted Neward

    On Mental Strength

    By Ted Neward

    13 Things Mentally Strong Programmers Avoid