MSDN Flash - Pattern Matching in F#; Dynamic C#; Azure Code Samples

Customize MSDN Flash | Unsubscribe Volume 15, Number 4 | February 14, 2011     Top Stories     Dynamic Data: Pattern Matching Database Records with F# When migrating data from other sources into a single database used by your app, you'll probably have to employ some matching and de-duplication processes to end up with a useful data store. We'll show you four different matching algorithms and the F# code to implement them. Dynamic .NET: Understanding the Dynamic Keyword in C# 4 The dynamic keyword brings exciting new features to C# 4. We'll show you how it works and why it simplifies a lot of your coding tasks, including some handy COM interop possibilities. Code Samples Index for Windows Azure Code samples for Windows Azure application developers - check back often to see what's new. Your Featured Content 6 New Windows Phone Virtual Labs Learn how to build great applications for Windows Phone through a series of guided hands-on labs that take 90 minutes or less. MSDN Virtual Labs require no installation and are available immediately - for free. •  Building your First Windows Phone 7 Application •  Hello Windows Phone •  Launchers and Choosers •  Using Pivot and Panorama Controls •  Application Lifecycle •  Windows Phone Navigation and Controls The Whens, Hows, and Whys of Load and Performance Testing February 23, 2011, 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time Website load and performance testing helps you understand and minimize the risk of user abandonment. Video: Microsoft SDL Requirements Phase Security Practices The security practices of the requirements phase of the Microsoft SDL help you build more secure, reliable, and standards-compliant software. Ramp UP: Web Development with ASP.NET Take this free course to learn the nuances of building web applications with ASP.NET - no prior knowledge needed. Work hands-on, quickly learn basic skills, plus how to get started building web applications with Visual Studio. Learn How to Use the Windows Azure SDK Tools to Package and Deploy an Application The Windows Azure SDK provides tools and resources that you can use to package and deploy your application, including local compute and storage emulators, and tools for deploying to the emulators.   Bytes by MSDN Interview: Tim Heuer Discusses Silverlight Learn about the future (no, Silverlight is not going away) and the feature wish list. Silverlight 4's top features tie back to the top 15 feature wish list. Find out how to submit your next Silverlight feature request! Developing a Real Outlook Social Connector Provider by Using a Proxy Library Learn how to create an Outlook Social Connector provider, return friend and non-friend information, return activity information, and create a Microsoft Windows Installer (.msi) package for deployment. See more new Office resources. 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