TechRepublic

Avoid using magic numbers and string literals in your code

Have you ever had to spend your valuable time searching through code changing string literal values? Most developers cringe at such a proposition. See why using constants and/or .NET resource files is ...
InfoQ

Java Gets a Boost with String Templates: Simplifying Code and Improving Security

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
InfoWorld

String comparisons in Java

Java’s String class encapsulates an array of bytes. A byte can be converted to a char, in which case, String becomes an array of characters used to compose words, sentences, or any other data you want ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Customize Code Generation in EF

EF uses the standard Visual Studio Custom Tool mechanism and Single File Generator. This infrastructure allows a Custom Tool, generally a code generator, to be attached to any loaded file. If you open ...
InfoWorld

Getting started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio or VS Code

In this article, we’ll cover what GitHub Copilot is, why it matters, and how you can use it to generate and optimize code inside Visual Studio. We’ll also examine how GitHub Copilot can fix issues in ...