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    Using Multi-Line Lambda Expressions in VB 2010

    The VB and C# programming teams have merged and you'll start to notice capability features--like Lambda Expressions and automatic properties--that are more similar in these two languages, but both languages are suited for the same kinds of software development.

    My Favorite New Features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

    Earlier this week, Microsoft released Visual Studio 2010. This article, by Scott Mitchell, looks at several new and exciting features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

    [Updated] Creating your own Tetris game with VB.NET - Part 3

    In this part of my series, I am going to cover the whole creation of all the shapes, and the game playing methods.

    A Guided Tour of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Database Development

    Learn about the new database development features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

    Top Ten Things .NET Developers Will Like About Visual Basic 2010

    Paul Kimmel writes about his favorite top ten new features that are being rolled out with this recent Microsoft update of Visual Basic.

    Microsoft Offering Deals on Visual Studio Upgrades

    In preparation for the official release of Visual Studio 2010, the software giant is brewing up deals for loyal users that let them buy the new package at a discount as well as to get a new subscription for MSDN.

    Using CodeRush in Microsoft Visual Studio

    Learn to use CodeRush in Microsoft Visual Studio to write code faster and easier than ever before.

    Comparing the Performance of Microsoft Visual Studio's Web Reference to a Custom Class

    This article compares the performance of using a Web Service proxy class created by Visual Studio vs. a custom created class.

    A Glimpse at Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

    In this article you'll explore the notable features of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional Edition.

    Visual Studio 2010 Launch Back On

    After delaying rollout plans for March, Microsoft reschedules.

    Visual Studio 2010 Delayed

    Developer feedback extends beta for quality reasons.

    DoJ May OK Microsoft to Collect Protocol Royalties

    Latest development in antitrust settlement may let Microsoft resume charging licensing fees.

    Dynamic Programming with Lambda Expressions

    Add ultimate flexibility and power to your programs with function parameters and Lambda Expressions.

    Autorun Menu Creator in VB.NET

    Use Visual Basic .NET to create an Autorun menu, through the use of HTA, JavaScript and VBScript.

    The Future of Managed Languages: C# and Visual Basic

    Learn three industry trends that are influencing the next releases of C# and Visual Basic.

    Using IHttpModule to Intercept Every HTTP Request

    Respond to every HTTP request. Just implement event handlers or an IHttpModule (which is a cool way to write a re-deployable solution for multiple projects).

    A Tour of WPF in Visual Studio 2008

    Take a look at the various features of Visual Studio for working with WPF.

    Good Old OOA, OOD, OOP Techniques are Economically Sound

    How do I hide the unneeded features? Don't cut corners just because people are cutting budgets and staff.

    Blog: And the Visual Basic Type Is...

    Do you know what your variable's type is? If not, then VB "10" might! Visual Basic "10" is adding Type Inference.

    Changing Mouse Settings With VB.NET

    Learn how to change all the mouse settings through the use of your Visual Basic program and the Registry.

    The TaskBar and VB.NET

    Learn to create an application that can set and apply most TaskBar settings.

    There is More Than Just a Little Touching...

    The way you interact with a personal computing device is changing and is about to change even more with lots of touching and even a little hidden video.

    Tip: To Disable Virtualization

    Learn how to disable Vista's virtualization for your application.

    Slow Chat with the MS Visual Basic Team

    VBForums had a Slow Chat with some of the members of the Microsoft Visual Basic team. Find out what's new and important with VB here.

    Creating a Service with Windows Communication Foundation and LINQ to SQL

    The .NET framework is full of small, discrete, and useful classes and big chunky bits. When you start combining the chunky bits, like LINQ to SQL and Windows Communication Foundation, things get interesting real fast.