2015 - November/December
What's New In Visual Studio 2015? Read CODE to find out! Also in this issue - TypeScript, HTML, JavaScript and using OpenWeatherMap to add Weather Features to your App and much, much more!
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Editorial
Rod Paddock discusses over-engineered code - how you should always code as if the person who ends up maintaining your code is a violent psychopath who knows where you live.
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Manager’s Corner: The Long View!
In "Manager’s Corner: The Long View!" Mike Yeager reflects on a pivotal lesson in business: the importance of understanding and delivering what customers truly need, rather than simply offering what one has. Drawing from his own experiences, Yeager shares how losing a major contract due to a narrow focus prompted a shift in his approach to software development. He advocates for viewing software solutions as evolving, long-term services rather than finite projects, emphasizing proactive adaptability, customer collaboration, and comprehensive system support. By taking the "long view," businesses can thrive in an ever-changing landscape, fostering enduring client relationships and mutual success.
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CRUD in HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery
Paul begins a new series on working within HTML and the Web API with this close-up look at JavaScript and jQuery. You’ll learn some of the juicy details, but you’ll also get a good overview of what these technologies can do for you.
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TypeScript: The Best Way to Write JavaScript
In this continuation of his series, Sahil focuses on TypeScript and why it’s mandatory if you want to write good, reliable code in JavaScript.
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The Baker’s Dozen: A 13-Question Pop Quiz of SQL Server Items
If you’ve ever wondered how your SQL Server knowledge stacked up, you’ll want to take Kevin’s unofficial test. He explains both the right and wrong answers, so no matter what your skills are, you’re bound to learn something new.
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Building a Weather App using OpenWeatherMap and AFNetworking
Take a look at third-party applications and code before sitting down to develop because the tools you need to build your masterpiece might already be available. Jason shows us some clever shortcuts as he builds a weather app.
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Visual Studio 2015: Ushering in a New Paradigm
You’re going to have to hold onto your hat! Jeffrey looks at what’s new in VS 2015, and it’s all good.
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Telerik Kendo UI Outside the Box
Bilal takes us on a tour of Telerik’s Kendo UI and its great number of widgets that facilitate your Web or mobile app development process. There’s no need for multiple libraries anymore!
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Managed Coder: On Motivation
Ted talks about the difference between being motivated and needing motivation in the first of a series on the subject.