The other day I was struggling with generating XML data from a database I was working with. After talking with a co-worker, he mentioned using Transact-SQL and the “For XML Explicit” options related to a query. So I looked at how to accomplish this task using the .NET Framework.
A JavascriptSerializer twist
I had some trouble parsing some JSON text using JavascriptSerializer class. Here is some code that I used to parse the troublesome text.
Compiling C# Code from the Command Line (Updated)
Compiling C# Code from the command line is a useful skill. CSC.EXE and MSBUILD.EXE are two tools which professional developers should know how to use. Here’s how/why I recently had to dust off my skills in these areas.
Javascriptserializer and .NET – Why the sudden interest?
A while back, I put up a page on my first introduction to the Javascriptserializer class in the .NET library. Specifically, it dealt with how […]
Complete MySQL and iTextSharp Example
I present a small sample web application that illustrates how to use iTextSharp to create a PDF document using data derived from a MySQL datasource. Specific workarounds for GoDaddy hosting are implemented.
Compiling iTextSharp for use on GoDaddy
On this site, I have a page that discusses some of the problems that I encountered while getting a website up and running on GoDaddy […]
Microsoft Certifications
As you may know, I’ve been doing .NET programming since 2002. In all that time, I’ve never bothered to get one of those fancy Microsoft Certifications, such as a MCSD…. Until now
Rookie Mistake: custom tool error failed to generate code
(The solution to my problem is detailed below) The project that I’ve spend most of the last eighteen months working on uses Microsoft’s Windows Communications […]