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Password Validation: ASP.Net MVC 4 Wsup Guys… Let’s have a small talk about how to customize password validation in ASP.Net MVC default template.

Apache Cordova with Visual Studio What is Apache Cordova ? Apache Cordova is an open source framework which enables developers to create packaged apps using HTML, CSS and Js   for 3 major platforms (Windows, iOS and Android) Apps which have developed using Cordova have ability to access to native capabilities. Support for offline scenarios    Resources : Visual Studio Tools for Apache Cordova   Creating your first Hello World app with Tools for Apache Cordova Building Apache Cordova Apps with Visual Studio Multi-Device Hybrid Apps for Apache Cordova Thank You

HttpClient Request HttpClient  class provides a base class for sending HTTP requests and receiving HTTP responses from a resource identified by a URI. Namespace:  Windows.Web.Http; Assembly:   Windows.Web.Http (in Windows.Web.Http.dll)              

Using a Background threads Foreground thread : You can use foreground threads to keep the application alive. When non of foreground threads are running, CLR (common language runtime) will shut down your application.  Background threads are then terminated.

Multithreading with C# Think about old days, you have one central processing unit (CPU) in your pc which is capable of executing one operation at a time. If we have 5 operations to run then we have to wait till one operation is completed and then only other one can start. What will happen if the running operation has a bug and got stuck, then whole computer going to be freeze and useless unless we restart it. This is a huge problem. So if we can run multiple operation in the same time that would be great because it will solve this problem.

This post explains how you can display data as A-z grouped list in LongListSelector  control .. In this example we are going to develop a Friends List ...each friend , groped by their first letter of the name .. final outcome would be looks like following ..

Character combinations consisting of a backslash ( \ ) followed by a letter or by a combination of digits are called "escape sequences." To represent a newline character, single quotation mark, or certain other characters in a character constant, you must use escape sequences. An escape sequence is regarded as a single character and is therefore valid as a character constant.

In Visual Studio 2013, we have introduced new features that boost productivity and save time when working inside the Editor. Some of these are new features and some are the most popular extensions from  Productivity Power Tools . These features are a result of the feedback you gave us through  User Voice  requests, forum posts and Connect bugs. The MVP community also helped us pick some of these experiences. Our primary focus for the Editor in this version is to keep the developer in context as much as possible. This blog post describes capabilities that bring information to your fingertips and allow you to do as much as possible without leaving your place in code.

Hi guys .. Get ready for imagine cup 2014 In NewZealand .In the next few days imagine cup 2013 finals will happen in Russia. So It is time to wear your thinking hat.You have one year to develop your marvelous ideas.  The Microsoft Imagine Cup is the world’s most prestigious student technology competition, bringing together student innovators from all over the world. If you have a great idea for a new app, bring it to life through Imagine Cup. Over the past 10 years, more than 1.65 million students from 190 countries have participated in the Imagine Cup.