Author: Adnan Masood
POJO and POCO
Now after cloning everything with an n-* prefix, we're traversing down in the object hierarchy. POCO is an acronym for Plain Old CLR Object. It is a play of the term POJO from the Java programming world used by developers targeting the .NET Framework. Similar to Java, the term is used to contrast an object…
In Search of Real Google
In the Time Magazine's Feb 20th issue's cover article, In Search of Real Google, I came across several interesting things. Like Dr. Eric Schmidt; Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer "We try very hard to look like we're out of control... But in fact the company is very measured. And that's part…
What's up with the .NET show?
Does anyone know what happened to the .NET show? Since WinFX SDK (LIVE! from PDC05) last year 07 Nov 2005, there is no new episode. Also, there are no updates on the .NET show blog, people have been wondering and tech community is definitely missing the updates from Robert Hess and Erica Wiechers. At the…
Enterprise Library for .NET Framework 2.0
Genographic Project
National Geographic and IBM are embarking on a landmark five-year study that will assemble the world's largest collection of DNA samples to map how humankind populated the planet. The Genographic Project will use sophisticated computer analysis of DNA contributed by hundreds of thousands of people—including indigenous populations and the general public—to reveal man's migratory history…
Fewer Females in Computer Science
Finally, someone did pay attention to my growing concerns I've been raising with Jeremy Cunningham for the longest time, thank you Purdue University. In the ACM Tech newsletter this morning, I read.Fewer Females in Computer Science Purdue Exponent (02/15/06) Weibel, Kristin Purdue University's computer science department has implemented a few changes in order to attract…
Crossroads - Paul Graham on the The Future of Programming
This morning I recieved ACM Crossroads magazine and found Paul Graham's interview on "The Future of Programming". While answering a question about future programming disciplines, Paul said “I don’t think Microsoft realizes the danger they’re in. They’re worrying about Google. And they should. But they should worry even more about thousands of twenty year old…
Using InfoCards for User-Centered Identity - MSDN TV
San Gabriel Valley .Net Developers Group Monthly Meeting
Following are the details of February's San Gabriel Valley .NET Developers group monthly meeting. San Gabriel Valley .Net Developers Group Monthly Meeting Wednesday, 15th Feb 2006 Best Practices with the .NET Event/Delegate Framework This session will start with the basics: we’ll create and handle unique events with custom event args, and then dive into the…