Articles associated with topic: microsoft development
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5 Must-Have Windows Desktop Development Tools
If you develop desktop software, you most likely have a favorite set of software tools to help you get things done. I'm going to steer clear of the well-known ones like Excel for preparing data or version contr… -
.NET Framework vs. .NET: What You Need to Know
It's been twenty years since the .NET framework first appeared. Since April 2019, it has been frozen at .NET Framework 4.8, and .NET (formerly .NET Core) has replaced it. Starting with .NET Framework 4.5.2, Mic… -
Cross-Platform Development: Which Languages and Platforms are Best?
Throughout computing history, your system dictated your software development process. In the personal computing eras of the late 70s and early 80s, if you had a Tandy, you wrote programs for Tandys, Apple II/II… -
Weekend Roundup: Super Mario Smartwatch; Deepfaking Bourdain
It’s the weekend! Before you shut down for some much-needed relaxation, let’s revisit some of the biggest tech stories from the week that you might have missed, including the unveiling of Windows 365, a Super M… -
SponsoredChanging The Way The World Moves
How Ford’s Technical Specialists Manage a Globalized Workforce The automotive industry is in a state of rapid change. In addition to the expedient move to electrification, auto manufacturers around the world ar… -
Weekend Roundup: Windows 11 Unveiled; A.I. Restores a Masterpiece
It’s the weekend! Before you shut down for the weekend, let’s revisit some big stories from the week, including the unveiling of Windows 11 (finally!) and how A.I. helped restore a world-famous painting. Let’s… -
Weekend Roundup: Windows’ Big Mystery Update; Jeff Bezos Has a Date
It’s the (long) weekend! As you shut down for the next three days (seriously, it’s nice outside), let’s take a minute to review some of the biggest tech stories of the week that you might have missed, including… -
Swift 5.3: A Programming Language for a Growing Ecosystem
Six years after its initial launch, Swift is still in a fairly rapid development cycle, with a focus on stability and maturity. If you’re developing apps and services for iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, you’ll want to… -
Microsoft BUILD: Project Reunion May Solve Unique Windows Issue
Windows has a bit of a fragmentation problem. Decisions made during the Windows 8 era have cascaded until, today, you have two branches of Windows apps: Those built for win32 desktop and Universal Windows Platf… -
Microsoft BUILD: Linux GUI Apps Coming to Windows 10
Once upon a time, Microsoft loudly opposed anything open source. Former CEO Steve Ballmer once infamously referred to Linux as a “cancer.” But now that view seems to be changing: Not only has Microsoft spent th… -
As Windows 7 Dies, Windows 10 Transition Could Prove Tough for Firms
Windows 7 has reached the official end of its support. Companies (and technologists tasked with managing their tech stack) should have seen this coming, but even so... transitions are always hard. Upgrading emp… -
SponsoredWhy Finding Your 'Work-Life Integration' is Better Than 'Work-Life Balance'
We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…