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Entity Framework: Creating Custom Validation Attributes, Part 1

Entity Framework: Creating Custom Validation Attributes, Part 1

Validation attributes are used for validating entities when a user enters data from a web page. Today's post covers how to create your own custom validation attributes for those pesky hard-to-reach validations.

Creating Google AMP Pages With ASP.NET MVC

Creating Google AMP Pages With ASP.NET MVC

With the recent announcement of Google AMP, you don't need to worry about a redesign of your site. Today, I show you a quick and easy way to make AMP pages with ASP.NET MVC.

10 Reasons To Start Using ASP.NET MVC

10 Reasons To Start Using ASP.NET MVC

For those looking for a reason to use ASP.NET MVC, I have the perfect post for you. Today, I cover the 10 reasons why now is a great time to use ASP.NET MVC.

Enhancing the WebGrid: Paging Enhancements

Enhancing the WebGrid: Paging Enhancements

In the last post, I showed you how to create a paged list of records in the WebGrid. Today, we continue by adding paging enhancements to the bottom of the grid.

Enhancing the WebGrid: Paging

Enhancing the WebGrid: Paging

Here we go adding another WebGrid enhancement. Today, we focus on the simplest function in a WebGrid: Paging.

Review: Lenovo Yoga 900-13ISK

Review: Lenovo Yoga 900-13ISK

Last weekend, my computer bit the bullet. Luckily, I found a replacement: The Lenovo Yoga 900-13ISK which I'll review today.

Why I'm Going to Use Aurelia

Why I'm Going to Use Aurelia

Aurelia is the new kid on the block with just over a year in the industry. Today, I talk about why I will be using Aurelia on new client-side projects.

Real-World Refactoring: Parameter List to Parameter Object

Real-World Refactoring: Parameter List to Parameter Object

While most methods require 1-3 parameters, developers sometimes go overboard with parameter lists in the method signature. Today, we refactor a large parameter list into a Parameter Object pattern.

The Ultimate Guide To Unit Testing in ASP.NET MVC

The Ultimate Guide To Unit Testing in ASP.NET MVC

With most development, you need checks-and-balances with your application. Today, I show you what makes unit testing great and the best ways to achieve exceptional unit test coverage in your ASP.NET MVC application.

A Better Entity Framework Unit Of Work Pattern

A Better Entity Framework Unit Of Work Pattern

The standard Unit Of Work pattern has been around for the last 5 years. Today, I talk about a better way to implement the Unit of Work design pattern.