Steve Resnick Livres

Professional guidance on using Microsoft’s Visual Studio toolset for agile project management Focusing on both process and results, this professional guide offers a practical approach to running agile software projects using Visual Studio’s project management templates and tools. You’ll first get a thorough overview of the interaction between traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Soutions Framework, before drilling down into the detail. The book covers tools, best practices, key templates, key data, team and process models, necessary tracking assets—and a host of other project challenges, such as project communication, organization, and budgets. Shows how to use Microsoft’s agile Visual Studio toolset for agile project management Written by leading experts from Microsoft and industry, this is an authoritative guide to agile development for all Microsoft-based projects Teaches basic concepts through best practices for delivering great software on time Covers the interaction of traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Solutions Framework Focuses on what must be in place to keep a project on track, including team models, process models, detailed tracking assets, and more Professional Scrum with Team foundation Server 2010 combines theory with practical experience to help experienced software project managers and developers ship reliable software on time.

“Whether this is the first time or the fifty-first time you’re using WCF, you’ll learn something new by reading this book.” --Nicholas Allen, Program Manager, Web Services, Microsoft. Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) simplifies the production and consumption of Web services on the Microsoft platform. With the extensive revamp in .NET 3.5 and the powerful tools offered by Visual Studio 2008, this resource is essential for developers looking to maximize their use of WCF. Drawing from their extensive experience with early adopters, three Microsoft insiders provide practical advice, best practices, tips, and tricks for addressing common challenges in WCF development. The authors offer detailed explanations and solutions to the "pain points" developers encounter, along with a wealth of reusable code examples. The book covers a wide range of topics, including contracts, channels, bindings, behaviors, serialization, hosting, security, diagnostics, exception handling, workflow services, peer networking, and the programmable web. The authors—Steve Resnick, Richard Crane, and Chris Bowen—are seasoned experts at the Microsoft Technology Center in Boston, specializing in enhancing technical agility through WCF and related technologies. Their combined experience spans over 15 years in various roles, making this guide a valuable asset for developers at any level.