TFS Event Handler in .NET 3.5

I have decided to have a little go at creating a Team Foundation Server Event Handler in .NET 3.5 that is resilient and scaleable. I will be using as many of the features of Team Suit as I can, but bear with me as there are a few things that are new to me. TFS Event […]

TFS Event Handler in .NET 3.5 Part 1 – The Architecture

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I have decided to have a little go at creating a Team Foundation Server Event Handler in .NET 3.5 that is resilient and scaleable. I will be using as many of the features of Team Suit as I can, but bear with me as there are a few things that are new to me. I […]

TFS Event Handler Prototype Feedback

I would be interested in finding out if anyone is using the TFS Event Handler I created on CodePlex. The main reason for this is to solicit feedback for the process and integration capabilities. The TFS Event Handler removes the need to integrate with the Team Foundation Server events. It provides a simple API for […]

TFS Event Handler prototype Configuration Demystified

There are a number of config options for the TFS Event Handler Prototype. I will describe all of them in depth here. The first step is to set the Windows Communication Foundation service options, which really only requires you to change one value. <system.serviceModel> <services> <service name=”RDdotNet.TeamFoundation.NotificationService”> <endpoint address=”http://[LocalMacheneName]:8677″ binding=”basicHttpBinding” bindingConfiguration=”” contract=”RDdotNet.TeamFoundation.INotificationService” /> </service> </services> […]

TFS Event Handler: Prototype Released

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As promised I have released the application and code for my prototype TFS Event Handler. I am currently working on the documentation, but I though I would give the bravest of you advanced notice of the release. You should be able to figure out how to configure it and extend it without much help (who […]

Creating your own Event Handler

Creating an event handler with the Team Foundation Server Event Handlers is very easy. You will need to inherit from the AEventHandler class which is part of RDdotNet.TeamFoundation.dll located in the install directory (I will make an SDK later). Imports Microsoft.TeamFoundation.Client Public MustInherit Class AEventHandler(Of TEvent) Public MustOverride Sub Run(ByVal EventHandlerItem As EventHandlerItem(Of TEvent), _ […]

TFS Event Handler: CTP 1 Delayed

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Due to a number of reasons: My wife is due to give birth this week some time I only have access to TFS at work, and my development time has been cut down. I’m lazy… The first CTP of the Team Foundation Server Event Handler has been delayed. I have, however made a number of enhancements […]

Workflow

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I am thinking of adding WF support to my Team Foundation Server Event Handler, but I am interested in a discussion on the topic of the how’s and wherefores. I have seen a lot of people implementing Workflow for Team Server and this would provide them a host system. I have started a discussion on […]

TFS Event Handler Progress

I am making lots of progress with this project and I have only a couple of work items left for CTP1: 138 Security issues on uploaded assemblies 203 Error handling on service 204 Create Admin system as Application Now 204 is nearly complete, with only testing to go and that is dependant on 203. The […]

TFS Event Handler: CTP1 Imminent

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I have decided to go the same root as MS and use the Community Technology Preview (CTP) structure for my releases as there are quite a few people interested in using the TFS Event Handler. I am working this week on getting TFS Event Handler CTP1 up and running with the full initial functionality. As I […]