Newsletters

linqpad-server: View and execute your LINQPad snippets over a Web API

May 01, 2016

This week’s issue features LINQPad snippets via Web API, a Docker and .NET Core workflow, the pitfalls of Thread.Sleep in unit tests, and tips for web performance and localization in ASP.NET MVC 5. Don’t miss it.

Visual Studio 2015 Image Visualizer

April 24, 2016

This issue features essential resources for C# developers, explores SQL Server distinctions, and highlights ASP.NET innovations. Dive into Service Fabric and discover the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Null-Conditional Operator in C# 6.0

April 17, 2016

This week’s highlights include the Null-Conditional Operator in C# 6.0, ASP.NET Core’s new configuration model, and tips for hosting your own NuGet server. Plus, explore React Native on UWP and the release of Visual Studio Code 1.0.

LogicalOperationStack Is Broken With async-await

April 10, 2016

This week’s newsletter highlights async-await issues in LogicalOperationStack, new C# features in Visual Studio, and insights from the ASP.NET Community Standup. Plus, discover the new free SQL Server Developer Edition.

Microsoft Build 2016: What to expect

April 03, 2016

This week, explore highlights from Microsoft Build 2016, dive into Windows Runtime components, demystify async/await, and discover Ubuntu on Windows. Plus, updates on Visual Studio and Xamarin for all developers.

Understanding CSRF, the video tutorial edition

March 27, 2016

This issue features a deep dive into coding with Unity 3D, understanding CSRF, creating NuGet packages, testing Web APIs with Specflow, and exploring audio/video full-text search. Get ready to enhance your development skills.

Damian Widera : What's New in SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate

March 20, 2016

This week's newsletter highlights exciting advancements in game development and programming, including Unity 3D scripting, SQL Server 2016 updates, and insights into ASP.NET Core. Don't miss out on these essential resources.

Better single-page apps with ASP.NET MVC 6

March 13, 2016

In this issue, dive into improving single-page apps with ASP.NET MVC 6, explore localization syntax in ASP.NET Core, and discover the new SQL Server on Linux. Plus, tips for avoiding common C# pitfalls.

How to Send Emails in ASP.NET Core 1.0

March 06, 2016

This issue features insights on ASP.NET Core email handling, explores the truth behind out-of-memory errors, and delves into C# generics and design notes. Plus, discover new Visual Studio extensions and localization tips.

ASP.NET Core 1.0 - Routing - Under the hood

February 28, 2016

This week’s newsletter covers essential insights on ASP.NET Core routing, simulating inheritance in C#, Moq for .NET Core, Razor view errors, and performance tricks. Plus, get the latest on the Xamarin team joining Microsoft.

A Way Forward for Windows Phones

February 21, 2016

This week's newsletter highlights include insights on Windows Phones, API surface discussions, ASP.NET WebHooks, and the evolution of Interactive C#. Dive into .NET Core's impressive performance and the joy of live coding.

Five Little Tricks to Make Your Life with Entity Framework Easier

February 14, 2016

This week’s favorite includes tips for simplifying Entity Framework, insights on OCaml game development, and performance comparisons for SQL Server. Plus, discover the C# slicing proposal and useful Visual Studio extensions.

West of house

February 07, 2016

This week's issue features insights on ASP.NET middleware, .NET Native, and managing resources effectively. Plus, learn how to insert GUIDs in Visual Studio Code and explore new C# 7 features.

Tor.NET - A managed Tor network library

January 31, 2016

This week’s issue features tools and insights for developers, including a managed Tor library, Visual Studio tips, Azure file syncing, and an overview of ASP.NET MVC. Dive into open-source deep learning and coding interactivity.

C# REPL - Introducing C# Interactive

January 24, 2016

This week’s issue features C# Interactive, optimizing Json.NET serialization, SQL Server change tracking, WPF TouchManager, and more on Azure Microservices. Dive in for essential insights and tools.

Unit Testing Apache Cordova Apps with Visual Studio, Part 1

January 17, 2016

In this issue, explore unit testing for Apache Cordova apps, dive into functional programming, learn how to maintain your ASP.NET MVC site, and discover tips for using Visual Studio and C# effectively.

The Evolution of INotifyPropertyChanged

January 10, 2016

This week’s issue explores the evolution of INotifyPropertyChanged, tips for checking IQueryable memory status, and rendering Markdown with Pandoc. Plus, discover best practices for config data in ASP.NET and more.

No, you can’t join my wifi network

January 03, 2016

This week’s issue features insights on 64-bit development in Visual Studio, multithreading in ASP.NET, a new SQL Server configuration for Azure VMs, and fast integration testing with xUnit. Dive in for practical tips.

How To Load XAML Files Asynchronously In .NET

December 27, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on loading XAML files asynchronously in .NET, using Azure Storage Queues, AutoMapper with attributes, JIT optimization techniques, and Mono's SGen cooperative mode.

Installing the Unreal Engine in Visual Studio

December 20, 2015

In this issue, explore installing Unreal Engine in Visual Studio, dive into WPF type converters, and learn about code conventions with Phil Haack. Plus, insights on tail call optimization and C# 6 features await you.