Those of us who spend our working lives developing Windows applications will have seen it a million times. End users will also be familiar with this error. Anyone who spent time in the 1990s downloading files over dial-up connections (which could easily be disconnected) will also get a shudder of recognition at this message. That bleep of a Windows error, that reassuredly vague dialogue box, the knowledge that you ar…

During the Google I/O conference yesterday, Google revealed their brand new Android L Developer Preview. This is actually the FIRST time Google is releasing a developer preview, so it’s a pretty big deal.  Not only does Android L have a new enhanced look, but it also has deeper ties to the web making it more user friendly. 

For More In-Depth Info about Android L from Industry Pros, Check Out:

• Full List of Fea…

We have hit the half way point of the year, so it seemed a good time to take a look at some interesting trends we have seen so far in 2014. Hopefully you will recognise the majority of these, and will have touched them in your work at some point. Add a comment below with your thoughts.

1. Flat Design
Our first trend affects designers, UX/UI professionals, and developers alike. All of these people will have struggled…

HTML5, in one form or another, has been with us since 2004. In 2009 the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) joined forces to work on the standard, with WHATWG focusing on the ‘living standard’ (something that is never complete, and constantly improved) and W3C responsible for the formal HTML5 specification (effectively the reference standard).…

Since the Microsoft BUILD developer conference in April, there have been a raft of announcements and product updates concerning the company's developer tools and services. The official release of Update 2 for Visual Studio 2013 is the latest of these, and will be particularly welcome news to those building desktop and mobile apps for the Windows ecosystem.

New features and improvements

Update 2 brings with it a…

An overview of Google Input Tools

Latest figures from around the web suggest that over two billion people now use the Internet, with nearly two thirds of these using it every single day. Usage spans the globe, with nearly fifty percent of users in Asia alone. In fact the majority of web users are now non-English speakers. This poses a number of interesting challenges and opportunities for language and how it is used…

In this episode, recorded at TechEd in Houston, Robert Green is joined by Brian Lagunas of Infragistics, who shares with us best practices for building applications using MVVM. Brian starts off by reviewing what MVVM is and what it isn't. He then demonstrates several things you should not do and why you should not do them. In addition to the demos, Brian gives his advice on how he approaches some common scenarios.

What is C#?

C# is an object oriented programming language developed in 2000 by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft. Anders has an impeccable heritage in this area, having previously worked on both Turbo Pascal and Delphi. Since creating C#, Anders has moved onto the development of TypeScript, a Microsoft project to create an enhanced version of JavaScript.

The C# language was designed to be platform independent and borrows…

Software developers like Jeff Atwood have had a major influence on the greater development community over the years. For those just starting their careers, or for those with years of experience, both groups can benefit from reading some of Atwood's content on his blog, Coding Horror.

According to Atwood, his computer software developer journey began in the 1980s with the TI-99/4a microcomputer by Texas Instruments…

Remembering all of the command types for different development programs can be a monumental task, even for seasoned devs. Luckily, there are some cheat sheets available to help users if they can't remember certain functions in a pinch.

HTML
As any dev knows, HTML is a popular language used to create web pages and content for Internet browsers. To help devs that need a quick reference, PSACake.com has a helpful…

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by American Football. The speed, the strength, the dedication – I was engrossed by all of it, from my favorite players to the colorful team logos.To me, football was the perfect metaphor for the balance of life. When slowed down in an instant replay, the game can look like a ballet, but when played full speed it is has the force of a 5-car collision.

As I went through…

The first Philly Code Camp was hosted 8 years ago, so if you’ve ever wondered how it all got started, check out this interview with the founders, Bill Wolfe and Andy Schwam. PhillyDotNet hosts 2 code camps per year, and Fall 2013 was their 18th code camp! Make sure you go to phillydotnet.org for more information on their next event or how you can get involved in the community.

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We sat down with Infragistics President and CEO, Dean Guida, to chat about the year in review, how Infragistics got its start, and where it's headed in the future. Read on!

Looking back, 2013 has been a really great year for Infragistics – How does that make you feel?

It feels great! It's great to be a part of this awesome team. And things just keep getting better. One million developers in our community and…

Let’s face it: movie producers just don’t make good coders.

If you’ve ever watched a movie that features technology – more specifically, anything that falls under the movie-terminology umbrella of “hacking” – chances are, you’ve laughed at how badly the filmmakers have botched up its portrayal. Sure, there are some exceptions where the technology enhances the story, follows some logic, and makes sense for the time period…

With the holiday season upon us, it seems you can't leave your house without being faced with dozens of ways to "make a difference". Whether it's by adding a few dollars onto your shopping total for a worthy cause or tossing some spare change into a Salvation Army bucket, this time of year can inspire even the grinchiest of grinches to give back and feel good.

But sometimes, don't you wish there…

Exciting Changes at Infragistics

Wow, we’ve been busy over here. In 13.2 we made lots of changes: we transformed our brands, updated our products and their features, redesigned our website, and updated our pricing structure – all for the better! At Infragistics, we’re proud to be the company that helps you deliver stunning applications easily and we want everything we do to reflect that.

New Branding and Products

The role of cloud computing in mobile app development continued to expand recently as IBM and Deutsche Telekom announced that they had joined forces to offer a new cloud-based environment for developers. In order to create this new service, the companies will combine the capabilities of IBM's app development platform Worklight with Deutsche Telekom's Developer Garden. Users will then be able to access the service…

Infragistics community member David Ismailov is no stranger to User Experience, design and development. In his role as UX and 3D Technical Manager at Optitex in Israel, David relies on tools that provide quality and efficiency – tools like Infragistics’ Indigo Studio.

We had the opportunity to chat with David about his design process and the impact that prototyping has on the development of great apps. Read on to learn…

John Papa is known as one of the most knowledgeable people out there when it comes to programming and the computer world. Infragistics had the chance to pick his brain about what makes him tick, what he loves best about coding, and where he sees the field in the future. Read the full interview below.
 

Q: OK, so you have been at this for a while – how did you get into programming?

My father was (and still is) my inspiration…

Do you know John Papa, one of the leading icons in the developer community?  John was formerly the Senior Technical Evangelist for Microsoft on the Silverlight, Windows Phone and Windows 8 client teams.  Now, he is a Microsoft Regional Director, as well as an author of 100+ articles and 10 books. When it comes to knowing about the industry, John can be trusted as a go-to authority in the fields of Windows, HTML5, JavaScript…

At the age of nine, what was your biggest accomplishment? Most people would likely say something along the lines of organizing their trading cards in numerical order, or finally beating Super Mario Bros. 3. Pranav Kalyan, however, had much bigger (and more tech savvy) challenges in mind.

Pranav, who is a fourth grader at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills, CA just outside of Los Angeles, became the world’s youngest…

Microsoft's .NET platform is an important aspect of the Windows operating system, providing key functionality for common applications that run on the OS. According to Microsoft, .NET offers developers a steady programming model for creating highly visual user experiences and secure communication-based apps.

Those looking to learn more about .NET should consider listening to the weekly .NET Rocks podcast, hosted…

Take a peek at this week's Developer Humor... Grandpa's Technology!

Developer Humor: Grandpa's Technology by Infragistics WinForms Controls

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Usability testing has long been used as an essential tool for user experience and user interface designers. Even with the most ideal requirements and the perfect project team, nothing compares to getting a product in front of real people for testing. Despite its simple nature, usability testing can be difficult to implement correctly. Here are five of our top tips on conducting great usability sessions:

1. Choosing the…