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Getting hierarchical (nested) data from DataSets

Posted on February 18, 2013 by -tomas

The other day I was struggling with generating XML data from a database I was working with. After talking with a co-worker, he mentioned using Transact-SQL and the “For XML Explicit” options related to a query. So I looked at how to accomplish this task using the .NET Framework. Continue reading →

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A JavascriptSerializer twist

Posted on November 27, 2012 by -tomas

I had some trouble parsing some JSON text using JavascriptSerializer class. Here is some code that I used to parse the troublesome text. Continue reading →

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Compiling C# Code from the Command Line (Updated)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by -tomas

Compiling C# Code from the command line is a useful skill. CSC.EXE and MSBUILD.EXE are two tools which professional developers should know how to use. Here’s how/why I recently had to dust off my skills in these areas. Continue reading →

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Why I hate Microsoft CRM

Posted on March 31, 2012 by -tomas

As you may have read in my other post Too Many Changes I recently got a new job. In this new job, I will be the Administrator of an installation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Manager). The Microsoft CRM … Continue reading →

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Javascriptserializer and .NET – Why the sudden interest?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by -tomas

A while back, I put up a page on my first introduction to the Javascriptserializer class in the .NET library. Specifically, it dealt with how I used to to write a “hello world” application for Facebook. But in the last … Continue reading →

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Complete MySQL and iTextSharp Example

Posted on April 23, 2011 by -tomas

I present a small sample web application that illustrates how to use iTextSharp to create a PDF document using data derived from a MySQL datasource. Specific workarounds for GoDaddy hosting are implemented. Continue reading →

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My First WordPress Post

Posted on November 28, 2010 by -tomas

I’ve finally decided to do something new: I installed the WordPress application on my website. This was actually pretty easy to do. This site is hosted by GoDaddy, with whom I’ve had some head-banging good times (see this). But this … Continue reading →

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