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Python and Django Development IDE from JetBrains - PyCharm

JetBrains is churning out a lot of IDE's lately. I wonder what is next.

posted @ 2/9/2010 12:08 AM by Dave Hayden

Download Unity 2 and Enterprise Library 5 Beta 1

Time to start playing with the beta 1 release.

posted @ 2/8/2010 11:06 PM by Dave Hayden

PHP Web Development on Mac with Espresso

Having a bit of fun with Espresso and PHP Development on the Mac. More learning than anything else.

posted @ 2/7/2010 1:27 PM by Dave Hayden

Teaching Children Programming - Computer Education for Young Kids

My kids are crazy about the Scratch Programming Language over at MIT!

posted @ 2/4/2010 10:12 PM by Dave Hayden

Enterprise Library 5 DAAB Tutorials

A handful of Enterprise Library 5 DAAB Tutorials. Some interesting changes.

posted @ 2/3/2010 10:34 PM by Dave Hayden

Entity Framework ASP.NET and Silverlight Developer Code Samples

Microsoft updated their All-In-One Code Framework with various samples for the .NET Developer.

posted @ 1/31/2010 5:13 PM by Dave Hayden

JetBrains Web IDE - PHP and Web Development Tool

Still in public preview but looks promising.

posted @ 1/29/2010 4:51 PM by Dave Hayden

Microsoft CodePlex using Mercurial Version Control Got My Attention

Using Mercurial Version Control System now on a small client project. Here are some handly links for those interested in getting started.

posted @ 1/27/2010 12:16 PM by Dave Hayden

Unity 2 Examples

A couple of examples on Unity 2.

posted @ 1/24/2010 8:45 PM by Dave Hayden

Sarasota Web Developer Group - Learn ASP.NET 4 and ASP.NET MVC

Learn ASP.NET 4 and ASP.NET MVC from scratch.

posted @ 1/18/2010 10:08 PM by Dave Hayden

Search Engine Optimization of ASP.NET 4 Websites Using Response.RedirectPermanent

Another little change in ASP.NET 4 for convenience.

posted @ 1/12/2010 12:13 PM by Dave Hayden

SEO in ASP.NET 4 Websites - Page.MetaKeywords and Page.MetaDescription

A couple of additional properties on the Page Class to help set HTML meta tags.

posted @ 1/10/2010 4:39 PM by Dave Hayden

Apple Mac Spotlight - Do not Index My External Hard Drives Please

Finally told Spotlight to leave my hard drives alone.

posted @ 1/7/2010 11:44 AM by Dave Hayden

TweetSharp - .NET Twitter Library using Fluent API for Twitter

Another option for integrating Twitter into your applications.

posted @ 1/7/2010 10:29 AM by Dave Hayden

Sarasota Developers Windows Live Group

A group for .NET developers in the Sarasota Area interested in staying up-to-date on events, activities, and other opportunities.

posted @ 1/6/2010 9:47 AM by Dave Hayden

Free PDF Reader - Foxit Reader - Free PC Tools and Utilities

Free PDF reader for Windows.

posted @ 1/6/2010 7:46 AM by Dave Hayden

Ab Rocket Workout - Tips to Ab Crunches in the New Year!

Getting a number of emails asking about my Ab Rocket Workout. I am no expert. Just applying a little common sense and learning as I go. Here are some humble tips. Hope it helps.

posted @ 1/5/2010 10:10 AM by Dave Hayden

Microsoft Office 2010 Developer Kit Released - Hands on Labs

For those of you leveraging Microsoft Office in your applications.

posted @ 1/4/2010 11:11 AM by Dave Hayden

Free AntiVirus Software and Spyware Removal - Microsoft Security Essentials

Don't really need to pay for it if you don't want to.

posted @ 12/30/2009 4:36 PM by Dave Hayden

Ab Workout and Ab Exercises - Ab Wheel Review

Got the Ab Wheel as a present for Christmas to vary my ab workout. Seems like a big bang for your buck at $10.

posted @ 12/29/2009 1:36 AM by Dave Hayden

ReSharper 5.0 Beta Released for Visual Studio 2010 and 2008

ReSharper 5 beta has been released.

posted @ 12/24/2009 11:24 AM by Dave Hayden

Sarasota Nerddinner #3 - Get Your Geek On in the New Year!!

Ring in the new year with other developers at the next Sarasota Nerddinner!!

posted @ 12/23/2009 11:49 AM by Dave Hayden

ADO.NET Data Services Update for .NET 3.5 SP1

Noticed it was temporarily pulled from Microsoft Downloads when about to download.

posted @ 12/22/2009 9:54 AM by Dave Hayden

LinqPad - Query LINQ To ADO.NET Data Services

Nice improvement to the tool.

posted @ 12/20/2009 5:27 PM by Dave Hayden

Enterprise Library 5 DAAB - DatabaseExtensions Class and DAAB Accessors

Some cool changes to the Data Access Application Block in EntLib 5.0.

posted @ 12/18/2009 6:50 PM by Dave Hayden

MonoDevelop 2.2 Released - Official ASP.NET MVC Development Support on Mac OSX

Can't wait to try this out.

posted @ 12/17/2009 11:20 AM by Dave Hayden

Download ASP.NET MVC 2 Release Candidate

The release candidate is out!

posted @ 12/17/2009 9:23 AM by Dave Hayden

Enterprise Library 5 Configuration Editor Preview

Can't get over how much the config editor has changed.

posted @ 12/16/2009 5:20 PM by Dave Hayden

LightSpeed 3.0 O/R Mapper Released from Mindscape

Lots of really nice changes in LightSpeed 3.0!

posted @ 12/15/2009 11:28 PM by Dave Hayden

Smoothie as a Meal Supplement for Health and Fitness without Dieting

Made a smoothie today and thought about how smoothies are a great part of my healthy lifestyle.

posted @ 12/15/2009 3:09 PM by Dave Hayden

IronPython 2.6 Released - Python for .NET and Silverlight

Iron Python 2.6 is out.

posted @ 12/15/2009 9:37 AM by Dave Hayden

Push ups - Perfect Pushup Home Exercise and Gym Equipment

Pushups can certainly help you achieve a healthy lifestyle this new year.

posted @ 12/13/2009 11:32 AM by Dave Hayden

Create a Bootable CD DVD or USB Flash Drive from ISO - Install Windows 7 on Netbook

A handy tool if you have nothing else for creating a bootable device.

posted @ 12/11/2009 5:40 PM by Dave Hayden

Telerik OpenAccess Data Services Wizard CTP - Create CRUD Data Services Layer

Productivity tool from Telerik based on their o/r mapper.

posted @ 12/8/2009 10:28 PM by Dave Hayden

Manage and Share Flickr Photos within Windows Explorer - Windows Shell Extension

Neat Windows Shell Extension...

posted @ 12/8/2009 9:44 PM by Dave Hayden