DevTools - Diego Samuilov's Blog

Will you be around Orlando, FL this Weekend?

2008-06-06T18:43:55Z

If you are in any way interested in Development for Windows and Windows Mobile devices then you are invited to attend a FREE event Saturday and Sunday. The weekend event is called Microsoft Community Summit 2008 or ]InBetween[ or Tweener (?!?!). The whole event is FREE. This event involves several minor events held during the weekend in between the TechEd Developer (happening this coming week) and the TechEd IT Professionals (the following week). It is a group of events organized by the Florida user...(read more)

How to Trigger the Use of Mobile Devices at Work

2008-06-03T14:48:52Z

We all agree that Mobile Devices are a great tool, there is no question about that. Regardless of your platform of preference, they all facilitate a multitude of tasks that used to require of us doing work at the office/home office. From email to remote access to administer a server, mobile tools are a great solution. However; not every company has a mobility strategy, some will just purchase cell phones to some of their key employees and management, some only management, some have no strategy at...(read more)

Florida Code Camp 2008

2008-05-30T15:00:15Z

No, this is no repeat of the Code Camp we did back in February; that one was the South Florida Code Camp, and it isn't a repeat of the Orlando Code Camp we did in March, although this one will be held in Orlando. The Florida Code Camp will be one of the events held during the weekend in between the TechEd Developer (happening this coming week) and the TechEd IT Professionals (the following week). It is a group of events organized by the Florida user group communities in the Orlando Convention...(read more)

Mobility Opposing Forces - Be Prepared!

2008-04-25T17:12:11Z

No matter how prepared you are or how well laid out is your project, you could find some opposing forces to progress. This is something you may encounter in some though not all "old-school-type" businesses. Change, specifically aimed at progress is always something that might be feared by some people. Just be prepared to hold hands and guide through the process and get armed with a killer training program so that changes are well received. Some of the opposing forces to mobility could be...(read more)

Is Your Company Thinking About Mobile Solutions?

2008-04-21T19:59:07Z

If it's not, then it should. Let me explain why. Every company wants at least their executives to have work email access on-the-go. They may not have it already but if they don't they are certainly craving for it. We live in a business world that is globally managed 24/7/365. A good and timely decision right now can save millions. Smart business requires companies to take a similar approach with other groups such as the sales force to what they do with their executives. Sales force team members...(read more)

Who Should Decide on Implementation Details?

2008-04-16T22:40:22Z

There seems to be different positions in this matter. There are people that think that IT Management should have final say in these matters and people that are convinced that once the general specifications for the architecture and methodology are laid out, the development team (or the development leadership) should follow with the decision on how to implement the solution. While some people will argue to death one way there are people who will argue to death the other way. I say: It depends! According...(read more)

How Secure Is Your Mobile Application Data?

2008-04-10T01:13:44Z

When developing mobile applications we usually think in terms of a single user; doing only a few tasks in a small device. However, this may no longer be true. We are now faced with devices that have large screens (for a smartphone, that is) such as the HTC Advantage 7501 with a 5" screen and a decent size keyboard. Some of them are quite frankly borderline-UMPC sized. This means that not only the usage paradigm will shift into more desktop-like functions while keeping the mobile form factor...(read more)

Windows Mobile 6.1 Emulators Out

2008-04-08T14:19:13Z

With the release of Windows Mobile 6.1 and some models already announced, it was only logical that we would see the WM 6.1 emulators out for Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008. Just like their predecessors, the emulators are stand alone and can be used outside of Visual Studio. They seem to work like a charm (so far no bugs to report). One new feature to report is that since there have been a few devices with new resolution screens, the emulator now supports those as well. Windows Mobile 6...(read more)

Webcast: Creating Location-Aware Applications for Windows Mobile

2008-03-28T20:26:11Z

Maarten Struys will be presenting a webcast on April 9th. He is going to talk about how incorporate GPS functionality to your applications and how to build "location awareness" by using the GPS API and the "Fake GPS" GPS Emulator for testing. Please register here to attend: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032374410&Culture=en-US...(read more)

Orlando Code Camp a Success

2008-03-24T02:09:25Z

Another successful Code Camp organized by .Net User Groups from Orlando, Lakeland and the Space Coast! Shawn did a great job and had pretty much everything under control. Attendance was full, and everyone was happy about the presentations. Here is a picture of him with Master Chief working some overtime as a bodyguard. He was making the keynote opening to the atrium that can be seen in the next picture. The facilities were great, Seminole Community College was a great environment for the event. Their...(read more)

How to Associate the Device Emulator with the Cellular Emulator

2008-03-20T14:21:51Z

When working with Windows Mobile these days it is very common to have to do work with the cellular connection. Either programming the phone dialing out, receiving calls or testing any other cell-related functionality is very important to make sure that your application behaves appropriately. Hence, the need for the Cellular Emulator to create a "virtual call": incoming, outgoing, SMS message, and even network events allowing your Windows Mobile emulator and your application to behave as...(read more)

Orlando Code Camp 2008 - Preparing presentations

2008-03-17T13:31:54Z

Today I am starting to prepare my presentations for this coming Saturday's Orlando Code Camp 2008 ( http://www.orlandocodecamp.com ). There are no more spaces available, but if you want to attend, there is a waiting list in case some people cancel. My recommendation: if you are interested, still attend to check-in and if there are any openings, you may be able to get in. And if you want to attend to my presentations we'll make you a spot! I will give two presentations: Introduction to Windows...(read more)

BlueKatana Tool-Applications for Windows Mobile 2

2008-03-14T20:13:50Z

Continuing with our release of tool-applications completed by out team, we are releasing today a very cool application that we all started using right away. It is a MPG calculator and Vehicle Maintenance log, that everyone can have in their Windows Mobile. A very good alternative to calculating every time you fill-up your gas tank. Here it is: Car Maintenance and Fuel Economy v2.3 : Keep track of your car's fuel economy and maintenance in general. Maintain records for multiple vehicles. Create...(read more)

Silverlight for Windows Mobile to be launched in Q2

2008-03-08T15:59:36Z

Microsoft has announced that Silverlight for Windows Mobile will be available during Q2 2008. It will be launched as a browser plug-in and it will support Silverlight 1.0 only (Silverlight 2 is currently in Beta). Unfortunately, the announcement indicates that Windows Mobile 6 will be supported and not previous versions. This is probably because of limitations in Pocket IE in older Windows Mobile versions. At Mix08, there was a Weatherbug being demoed as a proof of concept that worked like a charm...(read more)

Having trouble creating an MSI for Windows Mobile apps?

2008-02-26T16:16:52Z

Well, you are not the only one... Creating an MSI file for application distribution is really simple, but when you want to distribute an application that runs on the Windows Mobile environment, it is not that simple any more. This is especially true if you are new to Windows Mobile development. Why a CAB if I want an MSI? The answer is "multiple hardware platforms", you obviously want to deliver a well developed solution, and your application will probably be rolled out to different hardware...(read more)

BlueKatana Tool-Applications for Windows Mobile 1

2008-02-25T20:10:58Z

Our team has re-released some of the applications created recently. They were created as a training exercise by our team members. Each team member has chosen a pet project and executed the training to completion by creating their application. All proceeds go directly to the developers. Please be on the lookout for more small tool-applications from our team. It is our intention to keep posting more applications as we move forward. So far we have posted: Tip Calc v2.0 : Enter your meal total, the percentage...(read more)

Why you need to know about SQL Server Compact Edition (SQL CE)?

2008-02-14T13:01:14Z

So you are a developer who works on applications that run on the desktop; or you are a project manager who has only heard of SQL Server Compact Edition... In any case, if you have hardly heard of SQL Server CE, or you are assuming that SQL Server CE runs only on portable devices, then you should read on to learn about some new powerful options available for your environment of choice. Well, SQL Server CE in not only intended for devices who run on the Windows CE platform (Windows Mobile, Xbox 360...(read more)

Inyeccion de SQL Server

2008-02-12T11:21:08Z

Una amiga mia ha experimentado algunos problemas en su sitio web. Alguien le ha estado haciendo un lio terrible con el uso de Inyeccion de SQL Server... Por favor lean el articulo que escribi al respecto en el foro de bases de datos si se encuentran en una situacion similar. La solucion no es 100% a prueba de hackers, pero al menos va a hacer que la implementacion de inyeccion de SQL sea mas dificil para la gran mayoria de los hackers....(read more)

SQL Server Injection

2008-02-11T07:16:00Z

A friend of mine has been experiencing some trouble with her websites. Someone has been making a mess off of her websites by doing SQL injection... Please read the post I submitted to the Database forum if you are faced with similar behavior from one of your websites into your database(s). The solution will not make your website absolutely 100% hacker proof, but it will make things pretty difficult for using SQL injection in it....(read more)

Innovate ON Windows Mobile

2008-02-07T07:11:00Z

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have built somewhere around 19,000 applications for Windows Mobile. Microsoft has built a website called Innovate ON Windows Mobile . This portal is designed as part of the Microsoft Partner Program. It is meant for helping ISVs in the development, testing and marketing processes required for creating software. It covers from the very basic resources such as what tools to use and how to install them to access to mobile webcasts, events, etc. The website comes really...(read more)

.Net Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable Available for Download

2008-02-05T07:09:43Z

Yes! It is ready and available for download here ! It's been out there for about a month actually, but everything has been so hectic lately that I had no time to mention it or add the link on the BlueKatana website. This package contains the runtimes and libraries for version 3.5 with support for applications developed for .Net CF 3.5, 2.0 and 1.0. Very cool new features such as WCF (Windows Communication Foundation), LINQ, SoundPlayer and many more features. Please have in mind that if you want...(read more)

South Florida Code Camp 2008 a Success

2008-02-03T11:17:00Z

Yesterday was a long day, I woke up at 5 AM so that I would make it on time to the Code Camp. Everything went great, I met with Silvia at the event. She is a friend of mine who was also going to the SFCC, chatted for a bit and then went on to the speaker room to make sure that everything was prepared for the marathon I was about to start (4 presentations - 2 in English and 2 in Spanish). Our friends at http://fladotnet.net did a great Job at organizing this event. We had a great attendance: 617 people...(read more)

SF Code Camp 2008 - Todo Listo

2008-01-30T11:25:38Z

Finalmente! Ya termine de preparar el material para el South Florida Code Camp 2008. Esta disponible al lado derecho de esta pagina en bajo el titulo de Links, como SkyDrive (Downloads), ahi encontraran las carpetas publicas del SF Code Camp 2008. Los archivos quedaran ahi por unas semanas hasta que necesite el espacio para otro evento. Si vas a asistir, te vere ahi; si no puedes o si estas lejos de nosotros, por supuesto que puedes bajar y usar los materiales. Hay cuatro presentaciones, dos en español...(read more)

SF Code Camp 2008

2008-01-30T06:58:38Z

Finally, I am done with the material for the South Florida Code Camp 2008. It is available for download from this page in the Links section under SkyDrive (Downloads), you will find the files in the public folders for the SF Code Camp 2008. I will leave the files here for a few weeks until I need the space for another event. If you will attend, see you there, if you don't or if you are far away from us, you can surely use the materials and download them. There are four presentations, two in English...(read more)

Preparandome para el SF Code Camp

2008-01-23T06:09:59Z

Estas presentaciones toman bastante tiempo para preparar... Contenido, imagenes, transiciones, los programas para mostrar... espero terminar todo a tiempo para el evento y para que todos disfruten de las presentaciones tanto como yo disfruto de prepararlas. Voy a intentar publicar las presentaciones en la carpeta compartida de SkyDrive para que tengan una oportunidad de ver el contenido de antemano. Si no se anotaron al evento por favor apurense ya que no queda mucho espacio disponible. La pagina...(read more)

Preparing for the SF Code Camp

2008-01-23T05:04:00Z

These presentations take a while to prepare... Content, imaging, transitions, then the code to be used... hopefully I will get everything completed for the event and people enjoy the presentations as much as I enjoy preparing them. I will try to post the presentations in the shared folder before I go to the event so that you have the opportunity to see them beforehand. If you haven't signed up for the event, please hurry up, there aren't that many seats left. The event's website is http...(read more)

Visual Studio 2008 Gratis

2008-01-20T02:41:26Z

Me llama la atencion que solo un pequeño grupo de personas saben de la linea "Express" de productos Visual Studio. Cuando se lanzo Visual Studio se presento en paralelo la linea de productos "Express" que es gratis . Continuando con la tradicion de SQL Server Express que se distribuye en forma gratuita ; Microsoft ha lanzado tambien una linea gratis de sus editores de lenguajes de programacion. Visual Studio es un paquete integrado de desarrollo, varios lenguajes se pueden editar...(read more)

Free Visual Studio 2008

2008-01-18T06:27:09Z

It has come to my attention that only a few people know of the existence of the Express line of products in the Visual Studio suite. When Visual Studio was launched it deployed also as a free "Express" line of products. Continuing with the SQL Server Express tradition that ships free ; Microsoft released a free line of their programming language editors. Visual Studio is an integrated development suite, however; their free set of products was released as independent programming language...(read more)

Mobility Metro TTT

2008-01-13T04:56:26Z

I will post about this event in a few days. There is a lot to write about and I have been busy preparing the presentations for the SF Code Camp which are due soon....(read more)

Nuevos Foros

2008-01-08T06:23:49Z

Acabo de crear los foros correspondientes a mi blog. Puedes llegar ellos con un click si usas el link a Forums bajo el titulo de Navigation a la derecha de esta columna. Tambien se puede llegar ahi llendo a http://bluekatana.com y haciendo click en el boton de Forums/Tech Support a la izquierda de la pagina. Por favor fijate que hay varias categorias en donde puedes publicar tus preguntas asi que por favor trata de publicar tu pregunta en la categoria correspondiente....(read more)