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Blog Post:
A Map for the Microsoft Application Development Platform
JD Meier
When you can speak the language, it’s easier to find your way around. One of the key things I’ve learned at Microsoft is that I can find my way around the platform fast, *if* I know the language. The language usually consists of scenarios or topics, features, and APIs. The toughest...
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28 Nov 2011
Blog Post:
Developer Guidance Maps Roundup for ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Silverlight, Windows Azure and Windows Phone
JD Meier
Developer Guidance Maps are treasure maps and guided tours of our developer content collections. They are consolidated and organized views of content collections spanning Channel9, MSDN Developer Centers, MSDN Library, Code Gallery, CodePlex, the All-in-One Code Framework, www.ASP.net, www.Silverlight...
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2 Nov 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Phone Developer Guidance Map
JD Meier
If you’re interested in development with the Microsoft Windows Phone, this map is for you. Microsoft has an extensive collection of developer guidance available in the form of Code Samples, How Tos, Videos, and Training. The challenge is -- how do you find all of the various content...
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1 Nov 2010
Blog Post:
ADO.NET Developer Guidance Map
JD Meier
If you’re interested in Microsoft data access (ADO.NET, Entity Framework, etc.), this map is for you. Microsoft has an extensive collection of developer guidance available in the form of Code Samples, How Tos, Videos, and Training. The challenge is -- how do you find all of the various...
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1 Nov 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Azure Developer Guidance Map
JD Meier
If you’re a Windows Azure developer or you want to learn Windows Azure, this map is for you. Microsoft has an extensive collection of developer guidance available in the form of Code Samples, How Tos, Videos, and Training. The challenge is -- how do you find all of the various content...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Code Sample Collections Roundup for ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Silverlight, WCF, Windows Azure, and Windows Phone
JD Meier
Code Sample Collections are a simple way to gather, organize, and share code samples. Rather than a laundry list, each collection is organized by a set of common categories for that specific technology. The collections of code samples are created by mapping out the existing code samples from...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Phone Code Samples Collection
JD Meier
The Microsoft Windows Phone Code Samples Collection is a roundup and map of Windows Phone code samples from various sources including the MSDN library, Code Gallery, CodePlex, and Microsoft Support. You can add to the Windows Phone code examples collection by sharing in the comments or emailing me...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Azure Code Samples Collection
JD Meier
The Microsoft Windows Azure Code Samples Collection is a roundup and map of Windows Azure code samples from various sources including the MSDN library, Code Gallery, CodePlex, and Microsoft Support. You can add to the Windows Azure code examples collection by sharing in the comments or emailing...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
WCF Code Samples Collection
JD Meier
The Microsoft WCF Code Samples Collection is a roundup and map of WCF code samples from various sources including the MSDN library, Code Gallery, CodePlex, and Microsoft Support. You can add to the WCF code examples collection by sharing in the comments or emailing me at FeedbackAndThoughts at...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
ASP.NET Code Samples Collection
JD Meier
The ASP.NET Code Samples Collection is a roundup and map of ASP.NET code samples from various sources including the MSDN library, www.ASP.net, Code Gallery, CodePlex, and Microsoft Support. You can add to the ASP.NET code examples collection by sharing in the comments or emailing me at FeedbackAndThoughts...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
ADO.NET Code Samples Collection
JD Meier
The ADO.NET Code Samples Collection is a roundup and map of some of the various data access code samples from various sources including the MSDN library, Code Gallery, CodePlex, and Microsoft Support. You can add to the code examples collection by sharing in the comments or emailing me at FeedbackAndThoughts...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Scenario Maps Roundup for ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Silverlight, WCF, Windows Azure, and Windows Phone
JD Meier
Scenario Maps are a simple way we collect, organize, and share user scenarios for a given problem space or technology. They serve as a fast and scannable index of the problems that users face. They are one of the most effective ways to see the forest from the trees. Rather than get...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Phone Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The Microsoft Windows Phone Scenarios Map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks developing applications hosted on Windows Phones. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent common...
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31 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Windows Azure Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The Windows Azure scenarios map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks developing applications for the Windows Azure platform. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent common tasks...
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30 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
WCF Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The Microsoft WCF (Windows Communication Foundation) scenarios map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks around developing WCF services. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent...
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30 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Silverlight Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The Microsoft Silverlight Scenarios Map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks developing Silverlight applications. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent common tasks developers...
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30 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
ASP.NET Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The Microsoft ASP.NET Scenarios Map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks with ASP.NET. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent common tasks developers would face when building...
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30 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Microsoft Application Platform at a Glance
JD Meier
“To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up.” -- Peter Gallagher Periodically I create a map of the Microsoft application platform. (Here is my previous map of the Microsoft application platform .) Making the map helps me stay on top of the platform, identify potential changes...
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29 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
ADO.NET Scenarios Map
JD Meier
The ADO.NET Scenarios Map is a consolidated and shared view of the common scenarios and tasks around Microsoft data access technologies. You will find Getting Started and Architecture scenarios first, followed by other common areas. Scenarios in each group should represent common tasks developers would...
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28 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
5 Keys to Effective Scenario Maps
JD Meier
The better the map of the problem space we have, the better we can shape our platform and technologies, improve our tooling, and create more effective prescriptive guidance. The key to an effective map of the problem space is creating a simple frame for the problem space, and getting customers...
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28 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
Silverlight Developer Guidance Map
JD Meier
If you’re a Silverlight developer or you want to learn Silverlight, this map is for you. Microsoft has an extensive collection of developer guidance available in the form of Code Samples, How Tos, Videos, and Training. The challenge is -- how do you find all of the various content collections...
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26 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
ASP.NET Developer Guidance Map
JD Meier
If you’re an ASP.NET developer or you need to learn ASP.NET, this map is for you. Microsoft has an extensive collection of developer guidance available in the form of Code Samples, How Tos, Videos, and Training. The challenge is -- how do you find all of the various content collections? …...
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25 Oct 2010
Blog Post:
MSDN Developer Centers at a Glance
JD Meier
I created a simple map of the MSDN Developer Centers. I’m doing a quick assessment and evaluation of the Information Architecture across the various Dev Centers. I exposed the URLs so I could see at a glance, where the Dev Center actually lives. Before I give my feedback on the Dev Centers, I like...
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7 Sep 2010
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