What's next on the data frontier? Microsoft will take us into the world of in-memory transactional databases and big data. And if you know how to write code and queries against SQL Server, then you already have the necessary skills to play there.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 01/02/2013
.NET developers are database developers. Whether using ADO.NET, the Entity Framework or data binding, .NET devs work with transactional data as a matter of course.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 12/01/2012
With Visual Studio 2012, Microsoft is replacing its traditional Service Pack model with a series of Updates to offer developers up-to-date tooling that supports modern development trends.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 11/27/2012
Microsoft released the November preview of Windows Embedded 8 Standard on Tuesday, and provided a timeline for its embedded OS product line, which is based on Windows 8.
Microsoft has released the beta version of BizTalk Server 2013, which adds support for Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012 and Visual Studio 2012.
Microsoft kicked off its Build 2012 conference this week with executives pulling out all the stops to convince developers to build applications for its new Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 platforms.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 11/02/2012
TypeScript is designed to make JavaScript development scalable, something Microsoft clearly needs if it's to use JavaScript in its own work.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 11/01/2012
Microsoft released what is likely the final Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Visual Studio 2012 Update 1 on Monday.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 10/11/2012
The new "Apps for Office" model allows developers to build add-ins for Office that are implemented with HTML5 and JavaScript.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 10/01/2012
Modern apps are user-centric, data-centric, integrate social media and need continuous improvement. Microsoft's latest tooling can help developers build continuous services, according to company executives.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 09/14/2012
Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Server 2012 on Tuesday during a launch event that showcased its latest server technology.
JavaScript has been part of the Microsoft technology stable since the 1990s, and its prominence in the next wave of Microsoft products is huge.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 08/31/2012
Microsoft opened registration for its Build 2012 developer conference on Wednesday, and the event quickly sold out, according to the company.
The Windows Server 2012 RTM signals that server hardware manufacturers can begin imaging Microsoft's newest server OS onto new machines.
Microsoft has finalized the Windows 8 operating system and made it available for equipment manufacturers to start imaging the OS onto new hardware, including PCs and tablets. The release to manufacturing (RTM) also means that developers soon will have the first complete build of the OS (known as "build 9200") to finalize their applications.
Microsoft announced the dates for its Build 2012 developer conference on Wednesday.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 07/25/2012
Microsoft has announced the official release date of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system.
Microsoft previewed Windows Phone 8, its next-generation smartphone platform, at a Windows Phone Summit for developers, held on Wednesday, in San Francisco.
Microsoft has released a .NET Framework Repair Tool aimed at solving migration or update problems with .NET Framework 4.
GrapeCity, a provider of developer tools for Microsoft Visual Studio and related platforms, announced the acquisition of longtime partner ComponentOne this week.