March 2006 - Posts

Are we still talking about Stored Procedures vs. Dynamic SQL?

Rob Howard and Frans Bouma still are. And I guess, I am now too. Let's summarize a few of the facts from these counter points: Any form of pre-compilation or cached query plan arguments are moot betweem SQL and Procs. Rob has some outdated information Read More...

Upgrading from Team Foundation Server Beta 3 Refresh to RTM

The other day I blogged about which version of TFS RTM to install since only the Trial and Workgroup editions are available on MSDN as of today. Today I thought I'd blog a few thought about a common upgrade scenario: Upgrading Team Foundation Server Beta Read More...

Team Foundation Server RTM & License Issues

You may have noticed that Team Foundation Server is now RTM and available on MSDN Subscriber Downloads. The standard version is not technically available yet but it's a licensing/pricing issue, not a technical one. If you are eager to get going now, your Read More...

Paying it backward to Hanselman's Walk for Diabetes

Scott's an awesome blogger that I watch almost as closely as my inbox. He's an entertaining writer/speaker, but more than anything - the stuff I get from his blog helps, truly helps. Not only do I read whatever he has to say, I use his site for repeat Read More...

10% Discount on VS Live Toronto [Via Guy Barrette]

[ Via Guy Barrette ] Wanna save 10% on VSLive Toronto? http://www.ftponline.com/conferences/vslive/2006/toronto/ Then use this code when you register: TGUYB Read More...

If Microsoft made the IPod

This video is not exactly new, but new to me. This is only funny because a) it's true, and b) Microsoft made the video . Read More...

Claudio Lassala @ Houston .NET UG on LInQ Mar 9, 2006

Fellow MVP Claudio Lassala will be speaking at the Houston .NET UG March 9th from 6:30-8:30pm , on one of my favorite topics: Language INtegrated Query (LINQ). Read More...

Class design considerations for extension methods and anonymous types

One of my readers was watching the DNRTV episode I did on LINQ recently and had this question: At some point, when you're explaining object initializers and anonymous types, you say something regarding extension methods, like how they could be used with Read More...

Speaking at Chicago .NET Users Group in Downers Grove on March 15th

I'll be speaking at the Chicago .NET Users Group in Downers Grove on March 15th Stay tuned for details.... http://www.cnug.org/Default.aspx?tabid=31 Read More...