Articles tagged with: Patterns & Practices

Windows Live Agents: Structuring and Refactoring the code

Summary: A guide on structuring and refactoring code for Windows Live Agents, including organizing patterns, creating localized responses, and using macros for text substitutions.


Protecting from SQL Injection in ASP.NET

Summary: Tips for protecting against SQL Injection in ASP.NET.


Windows Live Agents: Structuring data into n-tiers

Summary: A discussion on structuring data into n-tiers using Windows Live Agents.


To mock or not to mock, that is the question

Summary: A discussion on the importance of using mock objects in software development projects to simulate external dependencies.


5 Things we can learn as developers from videogames

Summary: Developers can learn from PC videogames in areas such as efficient updates, secure software, good resource management, correct localization, and usability. Games use encrypted communications, thin-client logic, and anti-keyloggers to ensure security. Good games are easy to play and have ingame tutorials.