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WebMatrix Series #1: How to Create Visual Basic Websites Using WebMatrix
Microsoft WebMatrix is an exciting new product that makes the creation of custom ASP.NET Web sites possible without all the complexity of the full Visual Studio environment. WebMatrix supports web site development in both C# and Visual Basic. In this blog post, I will demonstrate how to create VB websites using Webmatrix. Before you begin, you need to have the following settings configured on your machine: You can create the Visual Basic websites using WebMatrix in the four simple steps as follows: Step 1: Select a Template Step 2: Create a Website using the Calendar Visual Basic Template Step ...
Silverlight 4 Firestarter Series #3: How to work with Panels, XAML, and Controls in Silverlight
I am back with details on how to work with Panels, XAML, and Controls in Silverlight. In this walkthrough, we will see how to work with Panels, XAML, and Controls to create a Data-Driven Silverlight Interface. During this walkthrough we will cover the following topics: Before you begin, you need to download the offline kit from the Firestarter Labs to use the existing applications. To work with Panels, XAML, and Controls follow these three simple steps: Step 1: Create a Data-Driven Interface Step 2: Create a Form Entry to edit the Interface Details Step 3: Add a Menu using the StackPanel Step 1: Create a...
Silverlight 4 Firestarter Series #2: How to migrate an ASP.NET Web Forms Application to Silverlight
In this walkthrough, I will demonstrate how to convert an existing ASP.NET/jQuery application that consumes data from a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service to Silverlight. Here are some topics that we will cover: Before you begin you need to download the offline kit from the Firestarter Labs, to use the existing applications. You can migrate an ASP.NET Web Forms application to Silverlight in three simple steps as follows: Step 1: Explore the ASP.NET Web Forms application Step 2: Migrate the ASP.NET application to Silverlight Step 3: Call a WCF Service and Bind data Step 1: Explore the ASP.NE...
Silverlight 4 Firestarter Series #1: How to migrate a Visual Basic Windows Form Application to Silverlight
In this walkthrough, I will demonstrate how to convert an existing Windows Forms application that consumes data from a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service to Silverlight. Also in the process of conversion we will ensure that the existing functionality is preserved. Here are some topics that we will cover: Before you begin you need to download the offline kit from the Firestarter Labs, to use the existing applications. You can migrate the Windows Forms application to Silverlight in three simple steps as follows: Step 1: Explore the Windows Forms Application Let’s take a look at the...
Async Feature Control Flow (Alan Berman)
What is asynchronous programming? Let's say you send out an email, then wait and do nothing for the two minutes it takes to get a response back. You do nothing while you're waiting. It's worth waiting because it'll be back fast. When that happens, sending the email and getting a response is synchronous. But another time you send an email and then forget about it and do something completely different. Three and a half hours later--while you're engrossed in activity B, Outlook pops up a message that you got your response. That's asynchronous. You don't know when the response will be received, and you don't hang aro...
Visual Basic Windows Phone 7 Series #11. How to create an accelerometer for Windows Phone 7
Previously, I explained how to create a panorama and pivot effect for Windows Phone 7. In this blog post, I want to share a sample that will help you to create an accelerometer for Windows Phone 7. An accelerometer is a device that measures the proper acceleration of the device. It is a sensor that measures acceleration forces caused by moving the sensor. In this application the accelerometer feature will allow you to determine the orientation and the motion of the phone. Now I will demonstrate how to create an accelerometer for Windows Phone 7, using Visual Basic for Windows Phone Developer Tools. Sounds intere...
Visual Basic Windows Phone 7 Series #10. How to create a panorama and pivot effect for Windows Phone 7
Previously, I explained how to create a keyboard input scope application for Windows Phone 7. In this blog post, I want to share a sample that will help you to create a panorama and pivot effect in Windows Phone 7. A Panorama is any wide-angle view or representation of a physical space, whether in painting, drawing, photography, or a three-dimensional model. This feature allows you to view controls, data, and services by using a long horizontal canvas that extends beyond the confines of the screen. A Pivot is a page orientation in which a rectangular page is oriented for normal viewing. It helps you to easily man...
Visual Basic Windows Phone 7 Series #9. How to create a keyboard input scope application for Windows Phone 7
Visual Basic Windows Phone 7 Series #8. How to create a settings page for Windows Phone 7