Inside the Microsoft Build Engine, 2nd EditionAs software complexity increases, proper build practices become ever more important. This essential reference - fully updated for Visual Studio 2010 - drills inside MSBuild and shows you how to maximize your control over the build and deployment process. Learn how to customize and extend build processes with MSBuild - and scale them to the team, product, or enterprise level with Team Foundation Build. ...
Network Your Computers & Devices Step by StepTeach yourself how to use the networking features in Windows 7 to connect your home computers, even if they use different operating systems. With Step by Step, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
Network your Windows 7-based PCs and set up security; Add a Mac or Linux-based computer; Share printers, devices, and files with everyone in your home; Stream media over your network or to a remote PC; Tweak your network and sharing settings; Troubleshoot problems and perform easy maintenance. ...
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Step by StepExperience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to use Microsoft SharePoint Foundation to enable effective team collaboration. With Step By Step, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them.
Build your own SharePoint site with easy-to-use templates; Create lists and libraries to store information; Add discussion boards, wikis, and blogs; Set up Document and Meeting Workspaces for easy collaboration; Share calendars, contacts, and data from Microsoft Office programs; Customize your pages with Web Parts. ...
Parallel Programming with Microsoft Visual C++Your CPU meter shows a problem. One core is running at 100 percent, but all the other cores are idle. Your application is CPU-bound, but you are using only a fraction of the computing power of your multicore system. Is there a way to get better performance?
The answer, in a nutshell, is parallel programming. Where you once would have written the kind of sequential code that is familiar to all programmers, you now find that this no longer meets your performance goals. To use your system's CPU resources efficiently, you need to split your application into pieces that can run at the same time. ...
Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 4Completely reengineered for ASP.NET 4 - this definitive guide deftly illuminates the core architecture and programming features of ASP.NET 4 in a single, pragmatic volume. Web development expert Dino Esposito provides essential, architectural-level guidance, along with the in-depth technical insights designed to take you - and your solutions - to the next level. The book covers Dynamic Data, AJAX, Microsoft Silverlight, ASP.NET MVC, Web forms, LINQ, and security strategies - and features extensive code samples in Microsoft Visual C# 2010. ...
Programming Microsoft LINQ in Microsoft .NET Framework 4With LINQ, you can query data from a variety of sources - including databases, objects, and XML files - directly from Microsoft Visual Basic or C#. Guided by data-access experts who've worked in depth with LINQ and the Microsoft development teams, you'll learn how .NET Framework 4 implements LINQ, and how to exploit it. Clear examples show you how to deliver your own data-access solutions faster and with leaner code. ...
Windows Communication Foundation 4 Step by StepYour hands-on, step-by-step guide to building connected, service-oriented applications.
Teach yourself the essentials of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) 4 - one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the clear guidance and hands-on examples you need to begin creating Web services for robust Windows-based business applications. ...
Introducing Microsoft WebMatrixGet a running start with Microsoft WebMatrix - the free, downloadable web development solution featuring all the tools you need for server-side programming. This practical book introduces the templates, helper libraries, and other tools in WebMatrix for building and customizing a data-driven site - including techniques for adding video, email, web forms, and other features. Learn how easy it can be to create a dynamic web presence for your small business or organization with WebMatrix. ...
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 Step by StepThe smart way to build applications with Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 - one step at a time!
Experience learning made easy - and quickly teach yourself how to create SharePoint 2010 applications and workflows with Microsoft® SharePoint® Designer 2010. With Step by Step, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! ...
Developing Microsoft Media Foundation ApplicationsCreate professional-quality media applications and components with Microsoft Media Foundation - and deliver the next generation of high-definition multimedia. With this hands-on book, you'll learn how to build applications to capture video and audio files of different types, process media information, and stream it over the Internet. If you program with C++ and the Component Object Model (COM), this book is ideal - especially for developers looking to transfer their skills from Microsoft DirectShow. ...