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The Daily Grind 1305

by Mike Gunderloy
31 December 2007

This is the final issue of the Daily Grind.

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The Daily Grind 1304

by Mike Gunderloy
28 December 2007

Not much happening. Back for my swan song on Monday.

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The Daily Grind 1303

by Mike Gunderloy
27 December 2007

Off to the Red Cross again this morning.

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CodeIt.Right is a new generation code analysis tool that combines static code analysis and automatic refactoring to best practices in one application. And CodeIt.Right will automagically correct code errors and violations (e.g. naming conventions, incorrectly implemented coding patterns, etc)!

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  • Produce quality code
  • Easily enforce coding guidelines within your team(s)
  • Identify potential issues earlier in development cycle
  • Automatic code reviews
  • With a push of a button get violations fixed instead of just having it nag you about them
  • more...

Feature Highlighs

  • Microsoft .NET Guidelines and best practices - right out of the box
  • Auto correct violations (BEST)
  • Automagical Refactoring to Patterns (BEST)
  • Command line version
  • Custom Rules, Powerful API - develop own rules using SDK
  • more...

 CodeIt.Right brings Coding Standards to Reality! 

More Details or Download Share Your Feedback

Data Dynamics Reports is a new reporting engine for .NET developers that adds significant enhancements to standard RDL-based reports!

Master Reports
Allow report authors to create living templates that automatically update when the master report is updated.
Data Visualizers
Make it easier for those consuming the report to get the general idea of what the data is doing without comparing every single line.
Advanced Printing
N-up printing outputs N pages per physical page. Booklet mode organizes the pages in an order suitable for making a folded booklet.

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The Daily Grind 1302

by Mike Gunderloy
26 December 2007

Just a few post-Christmas links.

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