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DataBinding a DropDownList in a FormView
Providing a drop down list in your ASP.NET Web applications help users avoid wasting time with bad data and it's a kinder, gentler thing to do.
The Wonders of the File System Object
The file system object (FSO) is a wonderful tool that few web developers know about. You can do nearly anything with the FSO, from making databases, to message boards, to content management. The FSO is an essential block in an ASP developer's foundation. We'll discuss the basic operations of the FSO here, along with some examples on creating a guestbook, and some more complex features.
Web Service Method to Back Up a Database from a Mobile Device
Learn about a web service method to back up a database from a mobile device using the SQL Backup command and asynchronous method calls.
Load Images from and Save Images to a Database
Learn how to build a Windows Forms interface that allows you to work with your images database.
The Big ASP.NET DataGrid Article, Part 3
Implement the likes of paging and sorting into your DataGrids, but first, start off with the most gruesome of tasks: adding an editable drop-down box to your DataGrid!
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Implementing a WCF Message Contract
WCF implementations normally take two different approaches; a Document style or an API style. Document style implementations are more flexible and often easier to extend and version. Also, Document style or rather, Message Contract service implementations, work well between systems with a shared message assembly. Jeffrey Juday guides you through architecting a WCF Message Contract implementation.