Rob Bihun

Recently I was given a requirement where clients can enter alternate text for particular content and even alternate text to the alternate text. They wanted it so that the default text would only show if the first and second alternate text was null.

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.NET 3.5, LINQ, General linq, coalesce, c#

I will go into some of the newer features of C# 3.0 specifically those that are involved with LINQ.

On July 25th and 26th the BSDA will be hosting an event called LINQ Bootcamp where presenters will go through the book “Programming Microsoft LINQ” chapter by chapter (1 – 12).  It will be a fun weekend and a great chance to get your feet wet with LINQ.

If you don’t think you will be able to make it to the event I would still check out the book.

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LINQ linq, asp.net, extension methods

Today I was asked if we could set up a 301 Redirect for all non “www” request. For example if someone requested http://robbihun.com/page/about-me.aspx it would automatically do a 301 (permanent) redirect to http://www.robbihun.com/page/about-me.aspx thus making all existing links (and SEO links) work without issue.

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ASP.NET, General redirect, asp.net

I like it when a new programming challenge crosses my mind. This is something i've never done before and it was a fun, quick challenge.

It all started with a simple twitter post that said 

So who's writing the scipt to automatically put 
 #squarespace into every tweet for the next 30 days?

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General for fun, javascript, fiddler, twitter, blu

I love using the jquery validation plugin in my .NET projects; however, there are some things to keep in mind when using it – especially when used in conjunction with master pages.

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ASP.NET, jQuery, General asp.net, jquery, tips