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  • WebSphere vs. .NET: IBM and Microsoft Go Head to Head

    After carrying out a number of benchmarks, Microsoft concluded that .NET offers better performance and cost-performance ratio than WebSphere. IBM rebutted Microsoft’s findings and carried out other tests proving that WebSphere is superior to .NET. Microsoft responded by rejecting some of IBM’s claims as false and repeating the tests on different hardware with different results.

    Abel Avram
    on Aug 17, 2009

  • Expression as a Compiler

    The ability to dynamically generate code can greatly increase the expressiveness of developers. Repetitive code can be eliminated and complex decisions be pushed back to configuration files that can be changed by business analysts. In the past .NET developers built dynamic code using Reflection.Emit or CodeDom, but with LINQ Expressions a lightweight alternative has become available.

    Marc Gravell
    on Aug 10, 2009

  • A Fusion of Proven Ideas: A Look Behind S#arp Architecture

    In this article Billy McCafferty presents S#arp Architecture, an ASP.NET MVC architectural framework meant to leverage current best practices in architecting ASP.NET web applications by providing a project code template which uses Domain-Driven Design techniques and has built-in support for NHibernate, Castle Windsor and SQLite.

    Billy McCafferty
    on Mar 16, 2009

  • Rapid Application Development using Naked Objects for .NET

    Domain driven design will help you build the core of an application, but then you still have to develop the presentation layer, duplicating the validation logic as you go. For internal applications where functionality really is more important than form, Naked Objects can be the answer. With proper annotation, Naked Objects can automatically generate a matching presentation layer in Java or .NET.

    Richard Pawson
    on Dec 23, 2008

  • Silverlight and Java Interoperability

    Robert Bell, Microsoft, introduces interoperability scenarios for using Silverlight from Java and provides architectural guidance using sample code snippets.

    Robert Bell
    on Aug 05, 2008

  • Implementing Manual Activities in Windows Workflow

    Windows workflow is an excellent framework for implementing business processes. One thing that is missing in it is direct support for human activities. Several approaches to solving this problem exist, but they are not generic enough for general usage. In this article we will define one of the approaches to a completely generic implementation of human activities in WF.

    Boris Lublinsky
    on May 05, 2008

  • Book Published: Essential Windows Communication Foundation

    InfoQ is pleased to provide a hosted chapter from the recently published "Essential Windows Communication Foundation" authored by Steve Resnick, Richard Crane, and Chris Bowen.

    James Vastbinder
    on Apr 04, 2008

  • Beyond Foundations of F# - Asynchronous Workflows

    Robert Pickering continues the conversation in this third article on F# and this time focuses on Asynchronous Workflows and the resulting peformance gains obtained when used. While this article focuses on F#, the learnings are applicable across .NET languages.

    Robert Pickering
    on Mar 23, 2008

  • Beyond Foundations of F# - Workflows

    Continuing Robert Pickering's series of articles on F#, this InfoQ exlclusive article focuses on workflows in F#. Workflows are the building blocks for library implementers interested in the basics of DSLs.

    Robert Pickering
    on Jan 03, 2008

  • Test Driven Development with Visual Studio for Database Professionals

    Developers familiar with Test-Driven Development would like to continue their familiar Red-Green-Refactor cycle even when working with Stored Procedures. Cory Foy shows how to use Visual Studio for Database Professionals and inclusive tools as a framework for performing database unit tests.

    Cory Foy
    on Oct 18, 2007

  • Steve Sloan on BizTalk Server 2006 R2

    InfoQ talked to Steve Sloan, Senior Product Manager, about the BizTalk Server 2006 R2 in the context of SOA.

    Jean-Jacques Dubray
    on Oct 04, 2007

  • Interview: Dino Chiesa on Microsoft's SOA strategy

    Microsoft has intensified its marketing efforts on SOA with the launch of a new web site, a series of webinars, an ebook, “SOA in the Real World” and the “SOA & Business Process Conference 2007”. In the next couple of months Microsoft will also be releasing .Net 3.5 and an ESB Guidance. InfoQ talked to Dino Chiesa, Director of Marketing for .Net to better understand Microsoft's SOA strategy.

    Jean-Jacques Dubray
    on Sep 04, 2007
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