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dotNetTemplar vs. angryCoder: To Go Live, or Not to Go Live
Angry Coder - Jonathan Goodyear and J. Ambrose Little - July/August 2005
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Die VSS Die!
Jonathan D. Goodyear critiques Microsoft's continued support for Visual Source Safe (VSS), a widely recognized subpar version control system, despite the availability of more robust alternatives like the newly introduced Visual Studio 2005 Team System. He argues that VSS is outdated, inadequately scalable, and poorly suited to modern development needs, urging Microsoft to phase it out and prioritize universal access to their SQL Server-based version control and work item tracking tools. Goodyear advocates for fostering better development practices by providing high-quality tools to all developers, emphasizing that this approach could benefit Microsoft’s reputation and encourage adoption of premium offerings.
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Showing Some MVP Love
Jonathan Goodyear (the Angry Coder) discusses MVPs and ASP.NET.
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The Mind of an Angry Coder: Dances with Vacuums
As the pace of software development continues to accelerate, the way in which we approach it must change to keep up as well. What made sense before isn't as practical now.
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The Mind of an Angry Coder: Waiting to Inhale
The recent Professional Developer Conference (PDC) fostered great excitement about the power of the .NET Framework v2.0. Unfortunately, it is going to be well into next year before most developers even get a whiff of all things Whidbey; and that's only in beta form. Some important .NET language and framework enhancements are in a big holding pattern, though, and I don't think that's right.
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The Mind of an Angry Coder: I Take Exception to That
Many products are taking advantage of the enhanced exception management features that the .NET Framework provides, yet very few are going the extra mile to provide instant solutions.
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The Mind of an Angry Coder: Kicked to the Curb
In "The Mind of an Angry Coder: Kicked to the Curb," Jonathan Goodyear criticizes Microsoft’s decision to retire Visual Basic 6 (VB6) certification exams prematurely, despite the company's prior promises of extended support. He argues that VB6 remains widely used and vital for maintaining legacy systems, and that retiring its exams risks alienating developers and organizations still reliant on the technology. Goodyear contends that Microsoft’s move appears to force an accelerated shift to .NET, disregarding the realities of the development community and the ongoing need for VB6 expertise. He also highlights the lack of consultation with certified professionals before the decision was made.