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CODE Magazine, Issue 2011 May/Jun is now available!

JavaScript comes in many colors and flavors. In this issue you will learn about using JavaScript in your web applications. Learn plug in development with jQuery UI, examine object oriented concepts with Mootools and explore the world of Async javascript with node.js.

Online Article: Improve Your Soft-Skills and Keep Your Job!

What can you do to improve your job prospects in a weak economy? Paul has some thoughts on that.

Online Article: SharePoint Applied: The MasterPage Story in SharePoint 2010

MasterPages are SO much better in SharePoint 2010 that only in rare cases should you should make a page that isnt based on one. Sahil explains why.

Online Article: Post Mortem: Developing the OSS Project AutoMapper

Jimmy explores what went right and what went wrong with version 1.0 of AutoMapper.

Online Article: Understanding the Data Validation Framework in Visual Studio LightSwitch

Any application that deals with data needs data validation. Prem walks through aspects of data validation in Microsoft Visual Studio LightSwitch and provides insight into certain details of the underlying framework and design.

Online Article: On Conferences

Rod gives you some pointers on how to get the most out of conferences and why you should go.

Online Article: An Introduction to node.js

Brian explores node.js and shows you the basic concepts needed to develop with it.

Online Article: Git for Subversion Users

Git has some similarities to Subversion, but its in the differences that Git shines. Derick looks at some of the features that Git provides, for which Subversion has no equivalent.

Online Article: Ask the Doc Detective

Finding what you need in the Microsoft Visual Studio documentation, which has over 200,000 topics, can be a daunting task. The Doc Detective is here to help, utilizing his investigative skills to probe the depths of the documentation.

Online Article: Managed Coder: Advice to a New Programmer

Writing software is hard, particularly when the schedule keeps a programmers nose to the grindstone; every so often, its important to take a breather and discover what there is to findironically, what you find can often help you write better software. If youre new to the industry, trying to figure out what to study, much less what to study next, frequently turns into the Paradox of Choice.

Online Article: Discovering MooTools

MooTools is an object-oriented JavaScript framework aimed at experienced web developers who need to write effective code quickly, effectively, and in a cross-browser manner. Dino walks you through how to use it and why you just might want to.

Online Article: Using Configurations to Manage SQL Server Extended Properties

Before you start hard coding parts of your project to work with metadata in SQL Server, make sure that the functionality you want isnt already part of the product.

Online Article: Creating Wijmo: The New JavaScript Library in Town

Wijmo contains over 30 widgets built on jQuery and jQuery UI that can help you build a better Web.

CODE Magazine, Issue 2011 Mar/Apr is now available!

This issue of CODE Magazine focuses on LightSwitch. Learn what LightSwitch is and why you should care!

Online Article: Community Roles