Newsletters

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.

The dedoublifier, part three

December 13, 2015

This week’s newsletter highlights Eric Lippert's insights on C# number conversions, the exciting open-source release of Microsoft Edge's JavaScript engine, and essential ASP.NET performance tools. Plus, explore new debugging features in Visual Studio Code.

Announcing PowerApps with Azure App Service

December 06, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on PowerApps with Azure, Eric Lippert's deep dive into doubles in C#, and Troy Hunt's exploration of piracy on Udemy. Plus, learn about improving build times in Visual Studio and the latest in C# 6.

HOWTO: Check JIT Inlining

November 29, 2015

This week's issue features insights on JIT inlining, the impact of partial views on performance, and the release of GhostDoc v5.0. Plus, learn about DNX setup, running C# scripts in VS Code, and more.

Monitor madness, part one

November 22, 2015

This week's issue features Eric Lippert's deep dive into C# locks, Filip Woj's guide on localizing ASP.NET routes, and highlights from Connect 2015, including new Node.js tools and exciting WPF projects. Don't miss it.

C# 6 String Interpolation

November 15, 2015

In this issue, explore C# 6 string interpolation, username usage in ASP.NET Identity, optimizing PLINQs, Roslyn for code generation, and seeding many-to-many relationships in Entity Framework. Plus, discover insights into SQL Server and async programming.

When would you use & on a bool?

November 08, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on using the & operator in bools, ASP.NET 5 configuration, and Visual Studio Enterprise. Plus, learn about Markdown in Razor Pages and remote JavaScript debugging in VS2015.

ASP.NET 5 Middleware Pipeline and Startup Class

November 01, 2015

This week’s issue highlights ASP.NET 5 middleware, essential Visual Studio 2015 features, optimizing operations, custom U-SQL code, and insights into C# 7 and LDAP integration. Dive in for valuable tips and updates.

Inferring from “is”, part one

October 25, 2015

This week's issue features Eric Lippert's exploration of the "is" operator, Scott Hanselman's tips for ASP.NET 5 development with Visual Studio Code, and insights on web scraping in C#. Plus, discover essential C# collections.

Universal Windows Platform - XAML Styling

October 18, 2015

In this issue, explore XAML styling in UWP apps, learn ASP.NET 5 configurations without environment variables, and discover Aurelia integration. Plus, insights on type parameters and DNX framework choices for .NET developers.

Null-Conditional Operators

October 11, 2015

This week’s newsletter features essential C# 6 insights, tips for optimizing XAML app performance, and a dive into ASP.NET session management. Plus, learn about Azure File Storage and using Mono with Docker.

Introducing U-SQL – A Language that makes Big Data Processing Easy

October 04, 2015

In this issue, explore the power of U-SQL for big data processing, learn about the latest in Azure Data Lake services, and dive into C#6's nameof operator. Plus, secure password storage tips and an intro to ASP.NET WebHooks.

Roslyn in MonoDevelop/XamarinStudio

September 27, 2015

This issue features insights on integrating Instagram with ASP.NET, creating your first Windows 10 app, and using dependency injection in C#. Plus, catch up on .NET developments and explore new tools like ReSharper and Microsoft Source Browser.