Explains a subtle async/await issue with CoreDispatcher.RunAsync in UWP and provides a solution using TaskCompletionSource.
Discusses a bug in XAML Compiled Bindings when using null fallback values, with code examples and a warning for developers.
Fixes for a C programming book's OSX Makefile error (Error 64) when using the c99 compiler, offering three solutions.
Explains how to use CancellationTokenSource.CreateLinkedTokenSource in C# to combine multiple cancellation sources for async operations.
A developer shares their experience using AForge.NET to implement a 'magic color' image processing feature, detailing the filter steps and results.
A guide to using Usenet newsgroups, including how to set up the NZBGet client on Linux for downloading files.
Developer announces open-source work on a native compiler for .NET Core, enabling C# programs to run as lean, dependency-free native apps.
Explains how to explicitly switch back to the UI thread in async C# code, especially after using ConfigureAwait(false), with solutions like custom awaiters.
How to use ccache to dramatically speed up compile times for large C++/Objective-C projects, with setup instructions for Xcode.
Inqlude now lists 184 third-party Qt libraries, providing a comprehensive archive and tools for Qt developers to discover and integrate extensions.
A developer recounts their experience participating in Ludum Dare 33, a game jam, detailing their technical challenges and tools used.
An improved implementation of the weak event pattern in C# to prevent memory leaks, focusing on performance and API design.
Comparing Swift protocol extensions with C# abstract classes, analyzing similarities, differences, and best use cases.
Comparing Swift protocol extensions with C# abstract classes, exploring similarities, differences, and which is preferred for abstraction.
Explains the key advantage of C# 6 exception filters: they preserve the call stack for debugging by not unwinding it when a filter condition fails.
Explores how C# 6.0 features, like the nameof operator, help developers write safer, less error-prone code by preventing common mistakes.
Explains differences in Swift access control vs C#, focusing on how 'private' works differently in Swift.
Explains how to use ReSharper's code annotation attributes to improve static analysis and code quality in C# development.
A C# programming puzzle testing understanding of the 'out' parameter keyword and variable assignment.
Explores advanced C# 6 string interpolation, covering IFormattable conversion for custom formatting like culture control and URL encoding.
