How to upgrade .NET Framework? First of all you need to install desired framework version on both development and client machines. Development machine is an environment where you code and build your project. It requires .NET Framework Developer Pack. Client machine is an environment where your application is used. It requires lighter package .NET Framework … Continue reading .NET Framework upgrade
Converting numbers to strings without scientific notation in C#
C# will automatically convert numbers which are of type float, double or decimal and have a lot of precision (lots of numbers after the decimal point) to scientific notation. The means if you have a double which for example contains the value .00009 and attempt to convert it to a string C# will display it as 9E-05. Of course … Continue reading Converting numbers to strings without scientific notation in C#
Discouraging use of the var keyword and ternary if operator
I would always favour typing more code to make it more explicit, more readable and to ensure consistency in style throughout a software system. Minimising the bytes and lines needed to do something shouldn’t take preference over readability. My two pet hates in this regard are the var keyword and ternary (?) if operator. I know var … Continue reading Discouraging use of the var keyword and ternary if operator