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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Rant of the day: IDisposable
My colleagues are probably used to the fact that I rant about code quality frequently. I take code quality very seriously. Not because I’m especially expert in it, but because features of basic code quality make it easier for other … Continue reading
Developer Day Scotland 2009
There is less than 2 weeks until Developer Day Scotland 2009. There are still a few places left so if you haven’t got one, now is your chance. If you’re still not sure then read on. Developer Developer Developer events … Continue reading
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Upcoming events
There are a lot of upcoming events that you may be interested in. I’ve been putting posts on the Scottish Developers site as I get told about them and there have been a fair few this week. So, here’s a … Continue reading
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MSDN Library now has a low bandwidth version
This is fantastic news. MSDN has always been slow and now Microsoft have produced a low bandwidth version designed for travelling developers on slower 3G and HSDPA connections. However, it will probably be my default view from now on. It … Continue reading
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Microsoft MVP Award
Last week, Microsoft honoured me once again by bestowing on me the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award again. This is an annual award that Microsoft give to “exceptional technical community leaders from around the world.” From the MVP website: Microsoft … Continue reading
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