Explains how to optimize SQL query performance by avoiding functions in WHERE clauses, using date filtering as a key example.
Explains how to use C# LINQ expressions to automatically generate null-safe property access, eliminating repetitive null-check code.
A technique for creating custom checkboxes and radio buttons using CSS sprites, improving on an existing method for better image control.
Guide to using LINQ to SharePoint in SharePoint 2010 with SPMetal.exe to generate entity classes for LINQ queries.
Explains how to view the CAML query generated by LINQ to SharePoint queries using the Log property of DataContext.
A satirical take on becoming a 'superstar' developer is contrasted with genuine advice for becoming a truly productive 10x programmer.
A demonstration of recreating the iPhone keyboard interface using only CSS3, including gradients, shadows, and custom fonts.
Explains how to use the SP:StmtCompleted SQL Profiler event to identify slow individual statements within a stored procedure.
Exploring challenges with downcasing UTF-8 strings containing Polish characters using command-line tools like tr and dd.
A technical guide comparing SqlBulkCopy vs. SqlDataAdapter for high-speed data loading into SQL Server, demonstrating significant performance gains.
Oracle terminates its official Support Blog and social media presence, silencing direct community communication about support issues.
Announcing EuroScipy 2010, a European conference on Python for scientific computing, featuring tutorials and keynote speakers in Paris.
A developer shares three key methods for improving technical skills: learning by doing, participating in communities, and sharing knowledge through blogging.
Performance comparison of three methods for sorting in-memory DataTables in C#/.NET, with LINQ to DataSet emerging as the fastest.
Compares three methods for passing multiple IDs to a SQL Server stored procedure: CSV lists, XML, and Table Valued Parameters.
A critical analysis of the original iPad's limitations, including lack of multitasking, USB ports, Flash support, and its closed software ecosystem.
A developer shares their anticipation and planned schedule for the QCon London 2010 conference, focusing on architecture, .NET, and scalability.
Developer announces joining SpringSource/VMware as Senior Consultant, reflecting on past work with Spring and enterprise Java.
A developer shares their Clojure implementation of the Set card game, including game logic and a Swing-based GUI, in under 250 lines of code.
Analysis of a now-removed blog post containing performance results from an Oracle Exadata V2 proof-of-concept test.
