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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. 

Hi Guys ... SQLite is a software library that implements a  self-contained ,  serverless ,  zero-configuration , transactional  SQL database engine. Now SQLite’s branch for WinRT is available and we can start to use it to store the data of our applications, with the help of another library called  sqlite-net , that provides LINQ based APIs to work with data, both with sync and async support.

Hi Guys ... This Post is about adding an existing SQLite database file to the Windows Metro App project. As I think "using SQLite" is the best way to create local database for Windows Rt applications.Actually SQLite is very easy to learn but I really think if Microsoft SQL Server CE supports windows rt applications it will more fun. .Isnt it ?. :)

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We first  heard rumors  about a possible comeback of the Start menu button in Windows 8.1 last week, but now sources speaking to  The Verge  have confirmed that this will indeed be the case, only it’s probably not what most detractors were hoping for. The newly reintroduced button will reportedly sit on the traditional bottom left corner, and will look near-identical to the existing Windows flag used in the Charm bar, but clicking on it will simply bring up the tile-based Start screen rather than the old Start menu. Read Full Article