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Codemash 2.0.1.6: My Exhaustive Week

Codemash 2.0.1.6: My Exhaustive Week

Codemash 2016 was one of the best conferences this year. Today, I cover the sessions and workshops I attended from last week.

Real-World Refactoring: Use a generic HtmlHelper For Your WebGrid

Real-World Refactoring: Use a generic HtmlHelper For Your WebGrid

Displaying an update link can be very repetitive for every one of your WebGrids in ASP.NET MVC, but this refactoring makes it a bit easier.

Twas the 'Net before Christmas

Twas the 'Net before Christmas

Here's a little spin on the classic story, but just a little bit updated for our time.

The Difference Between An Interface and an Abstract Class

The Difference Between An Interface and an Abstract Class

I've had a couple developers ask if they should use an interface or an abstract class. Today, I'll talk about the differences between the two and which one you should use based on your needs.

5 Major Mistakes I Made With ASP.NET MVC

5 Major Mistakes I Made With ASP.NET MVC

Being eager to dive into something so new rather quickly can be a curse and a blessing. Today, I cover five mistakes I made when programming with ASP.NET MVC.

Web Design Trends for 2016

Web Design Trends for 2016

Here we are in the final stages of 2015. Let's take a peek forward and see what 2016 has in store for us.

Quick Tip: Changing the Location of Views

Quick Tip: Changing the Location of Views

For those looking to point their views to a different directory, here is a quick tip on how you can change the directory of where your views are stored.

Using Display and Editor Templates in ASP.NET MVC

Using Display and Editor Templates in ASP.NET MVC

Today, we discuss how Display and Editor Templates keep your custom MVC form fields consistent in your web application.

One-Sheet Templates for Clients

One-Sheet Templates for Clients

As a freelancer, most clients want a cheat sheet of settings in one location. Today, we cover a way to take all of those settings and place them into a document called a one-sheet.

Top 50 Technology Christmas Gift Ideas for 2015 (with money-saving tips)

Top 50 Technology Christmas Gift Ideas for 2015 (with money-saving tips)

Finding that perfect gift for family members is always a tough nut to crack every year. Since I'm always on the lookout for the latest gadgets, here are my picks of technology gifts for 2015.