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Explains how to call an object method in a WPF DataTrigger, the limitations with extension methods, and common errors when binding methods in XAML …

Describes integrating Heat ITSM with Team Foundation Server to sync and manage support calls, automate work item creation, and streamline IT support …

Tips for staying productive without a computer, including using mobile devices for web browsing, writing, and software tasks when your main PC is …

A poll asking .NET developers which Windows operating system they prefer for running Visual Studio 2008, including XP, Vista, and Server 2008 options.

Guidance on upgrading from Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Beta to SP1, including required tools, steps, and downloads for both Visual Studio and .NET …

Describes a Team Explorer error after installing Visual Studio 2008 SP1 RTM, troubleshooting steps taken, and issues with accessing version control …

Visual Studio 2008, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, and Team Foundation Server 2008 Beta 1 released, featuring major improvements for developers in data, …

A tool for managing and integrating local and remote services in .NET applications, enabling easy creation of client-side APIs for web services and …

Explains how to use a custom IHttpHandler and handler factory in ASP.NET to redirect old URLs to a new site, preserving links and SEO with permanent …

Access a hosted version of TFS Sticky Buddy, requiring .NET 3.5 and Team Explorer 2008, with fast performance and ClickOnce deployment for easy …

A portal for hosting and sharing .NET tools and ClickOnce applications, including TFS Sticky Buddy and TFS Event Handler, with links to related …

A web app enabling integration between Microsoft Messenger, LinkedIn, and Facebook, supporting third-party sync and part of Microsoft’s Connected …

Explains how to resolve AddressAccessDeniedException when running tests in Team Build by granting the Build Agent service account permission to create …

Explains the MSB4018 "BuildShadowTask" error in TFS when using Accessors in unit test projects, its cause, and how removing .accessor files resolves …

Explains how to configure .NET applications, like OutSync, to work with proxy servers by editing the config file for proxy authentication and …

Bug fixes and improvements have been made to the TFS Event Handler, resolving recent issues and enhancing reliability for .NET, ALM, and WIT …

Discusses the need for a streamlined, end-to-end way to build and deploy SharePoint solutions in Visual Studio, including remote development and …

Guide to setting up Visual Studio 2008 and required tools for developing and testing SharePoint solutions locally without a full SharePoint server …

Explains the decision to develop a system independent of SharePoint for easier testing, with plans to integrate into MOSS and assess SharePoint …

Follow the development of a .NET 3.5 SharePoint Time Off Management app using WebParts, Workflow, InfoPath, SQL Server, and test-driven development …

A LinkedIn group for developers customising or extending Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), covering .NET, ALM, TFS, version control, testing, and …

Join LinkedIn groups for Codeplex developers and coordinators. Membership requires a Codeplex account and project involvement. Profile verification is …

Insights from the MSDN Roadshow in Glasgow, covering ADO.NET Entity Framework, Data Services, Silverlight 2, and Team Suite, plus event resources and …

Highlights from Developer Day Scotland, featuring sessions on ADO.NET Data Services, anti-patterns, continuous integration, and test-driven …

Event for software developers in Glasgow featuring talks, networking, and a post-event dinner. Held at Glasgow Caledonian University on 10 May 2008.

Explains a Visual Basic compiler bug where assembly version numbers do not update after rebuilding, affecting Workflow and other projects, and offers …

Explores extending SharePoint Designer with custom workflow activities from CodePlex, highlighting solutions for user profile lookups beyond default …

Vote for upcoming TFS Sticky Buddy features, view current suggestions, and submit your own ideas to help shape future updates for this .NET WPF tool.

A critical SharePoint migration project faces urgent deadlines after performance issues, requiring rapid deployment of a new MOSS portal to support …

Addresses Kerberos double hop authentication issues in workplace networks, with links to resources on Kerberos basics and troubleshooting delegation …

Graphical tool for viewing, navigating, and managing TFS Work Items with customisable templates. Built in VB.NET and WPF; requires .NET 3.5 and Team …

Update on TFS Sticky Buddy: new support for connecting to external TFS servers, project loading, and customisable skins for different Team Foundation …

TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 lets you customise and display TFS work items by query, with colour-coded states and support for Visual Studio and TFS Web …

Preview release of a WPF-based dashboard for Team Foundation Server, showing Areas and Iterations as diagrams; early version with limited features and …

Explains issues using ObservableCollection with generic types in .NET, why errors occur, and discusses workarounds and limitations when working with …

Explains building a flexible WPF data model in VB.NET for visualising hierarchical relationships using generics, ObservableCollections, and …

A new developer, Eric Willeke, has joined the TFS Sticky Buddy project team, bringing experience as a tester to help improve and advance the project’s …

Explains the 0x80072020 error in .NET 3.5 PrincipalContext when using ASP.NET impersonation with Active Directory, its cause, and security concerns …

Discusses the challenges of creating non-technical SharePoint documentation for business users, highlighting the platform’s flexibility and the …

Explains how to access and manage user and security information in .NET applications using System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement instead of …

Proof of concept release of a WPF-based Team Foundation Server dashboard app, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team …

Proof of concept Windows Forms dashboard for Team Foundation Server, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team Explorer. …

A developer shares challenges and insights from building a TFS Sticky Buddy UI in WinForms and WPF, comparing layout issues and ease of use between …

Open source tool for visualising Team Foundation Server project status, showing work items, assignments, and progress in real time on large displays …

A personal reflection on taking a Battlestar Galactica character quiz after finishing season 3, sharing excitement and anticipation for the upcoming …

Guidance on moving SharePoint SQL Server databases to a new server using DNS redirection, aiming to simplify migration and minimise downtime and …

Guidance on deploying SharePoint for global enterprises, including architecture considerations and best practices for multi-country user access and …

Explains how to configure Kerberos authentication for SharePoint 2007 by setting Service Principal Names (SPNs) in Active Directory for each DNS and …

Step-by-step guide to installing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 from a clean environment, including prerequisites, SQL setup, service packs, …

Explains how updating DNS and Service Principal Names (SPNs) in Active Directory enables secure Windows Authentication connections to SQL Server …

Explains how to enable Windows Authentication for SQL Server connections via DNS by configuring the SQL Server Browser service and setting up Service …

Adds two event handlers for TFS: one emails users when assigned a work item, the other notifies users when work is reassigned. Includes setup and …

Bug fixes and updates for the TFS Event Handler Prototype, now supporting .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Includes installer refresh and event …

CTP 2 of TFS Event Handler is now available, offering updated executables and source code for managing Team Foundation Server events. Requires Team …

Early release of a TFS Event Handler tool for managing server events, requiring manual setup and not production-ready; includes a basic client app …

Explains how to identify and remove access control entries (ACLs) for deleted Active Directory accounts using .NET, including challenges and code …

Learn how to display your Twitter feed as a badge using HTML and FeedBurner, making it easy to share live updates in emails or on any web page.

Suggestions for improving Community Credit, including category management, privacy for user profiles, SEO, faster page loads, moderation rewards, and …

SharePoint lists include a built-in unique, auto-generated ID column. Enable its display in list settings to show unique IDs for each item without …

Discusses updating a TFS Event Handler prototype for Visual Studio 2008 and Team Foundation Server 2008, highlighting challenges with code and …