Visual Basic Code Samples

Here is a link to the Visual Basic code samples site. Lots of samples for .NET 4, parallel programming, Office and Sharepoint! http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vbasic/ms789074.aspx

Converting C# and VB.NET Code

If you ever need to covert C# code to VB or the other way, I always use this free online tool: http://www.developerfusion.com/tools/convert/vb-to-csharp/ It does a pretty good job. It does have some issues with complicated LINQ, but it will always let you know. Tip By: David McCarter

Thinking About Moving To Java?

You might want to think again or send this article to your CIO:http://ayende.com/Blog/archive/2010/01/14/my-java-experience.aspx

Using Bing Maps in Your Web Sites

If you are interested in added Bing.com maps into your web sites, check out the SDK's below: Bing Maps AJAX Control SDK 6.2 This software development kit (SDK) provides programming reference and how-to topics for getting started with the Bing Maps AJAX Control. Bing Maps Web Services SDK 1.0 This software development kit (SDK) provides … Continue reading Using Bing Maps in Your Web Sites

VSTO Training on Channel 9

If you are interested in learning how to use Visual Studio Tools for Office in Visual Studio 2010, check out this series of training videos on the Channel 9 web site: http://channel9.msdn.com/learn/courses/office2010/

Windows Azure Platform Training Kit

The November update of the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit has been released. The Azure Services Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how to use the Windows Azure platform including: Windows Azure, SQL Azure and .NET Services. The November … Continue reading Windows Azure Platform Training Kit

Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework

The Windows® API Code Pack for Microsoft® .NET Framework provides a source code library that can be used to access some new Windows 7 features (and some existing features of older versions of Windows operating system) from managed code. These Windows features are not available to developers today in the .NET Framework. Click here to … Continue reading Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework

Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 to Release in March 2010

Microsoft has announced with the release of Beta 2 of Visual Studio 2010 that the target release date is March 22, 2010. For the press release go to: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/oct09/10-19vsfinalstretchpr.mspx

Windows Embedded Preview

Check out the new Windows Embedded preview! Now you can code embedded devices with VB.NET!http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/default.mspx