In part 1, we looked at an existing library that we wanted to move to core-clr; we covered the basics of the tools, and made the required changes just to change to the project.json build approach, targeting the same frameworks.
The road to DNX - part 2In part 1 I gave a brief introduction to the core-clr project and the key tools involved, from the perspective of a library author with existing .net libraries that they want to migrate to core-clr.
The road to DNX – part 1Target audience: library authors who want to get into this “dnx” thing. Unless you have been asleep at the wheel, you probably know that Microsoft have been working really really hard at moving forward with the “corefx” / “core-clr” / “dnx” / “asp.
Hoisting in .NET Explained"Hoisting" is a compiler optimization that moves loop-invariant code out of loops. "Loop-invariant code" is code that is referentially transparent to the loop and can be replaced with its values, so that it doesn't change the semantic of the loop.
Const vs Static vs Readonly in C# ApplicationsJust last week I had a new-to-ASP.NET developer (we'll call him Roger) ask me to explain what the difference was between a variable declared as const variable and that same variable declared as static readonly.
New is GlueWhen you’re working in a strongly typed language like C# or Visual Basic, instantiating an object is done with the new keyword.
The 5 Laws of Software EstimatesEstimates are typically a necessary evil in software development.
Fody/FodyManipulating the IL of an assembly as part of a build requires a significant amount of plumbing code. This plumbing code involves knowledge of both the MSBuild and Visual Studio APIs. Fody attempts to eliminate that plumbing code through an extensible add-in model.
TIFU by using Math.random()Like most good TIFUs this didn’t happen today. It actually happened about two years ago. It is, however, still relevant. More significantly, it’s not just me who screwed up. Math.random() in the V8 Javascript engine is screwed up, too.
MagSpoof - "wireless" credit card/magstripe spooferMagSpoof is a device that can spoof/emulate any magnetic stripe or credit card. It can work "wirelessly", even on standard magstripe/credit card readers, by generating a strong electromagnetic field that emulates a traditional magnetic stripe card.
This Read-It-Later-list is just that, bookmarks of stuff I intend to read or have read. I do not necessarily agree with opinions or statements in the bookmarked articles.
This list is compiled from my Pocket list.