 | Visual Studio Parameter Tips
When using methods with large numbers of parameters or with multiple overloaded versions, remembering the sequence of required parameters can be difficult. Using Visual Studio's parameter tips commands, the need for this recall is removed. |
| Using MDI Layout in Visual Studio
The tabbed document layout in Visual Studio is ideal when switching between code and design windows. However, when using displays with very high resolution, much of the available space can be wasted and the number of visible documents is limited. |
| Visual Studio Interface Implementation Shortcut
When using interfaces in object-oriented programming, implementing large interfaces can be time consuming. Visual Studio assists in this process by providing a handy shortcut to implementing interfaces using either the implicit or explicit syntax. |
| Visual Studio Code Analysis
Visual Studio Team System 2008 includes code analysis tools in the Development and Team Suite editions. Using the code analysis feature, source code for managed assemblies can be scanned to ensure compliance with standard programming and design rules. |
| Creating Unsaved Visual Studio Projects
When you first start Visual Studio, you may be asked if to save your new project. Sometimes it is useful to be able to create a project temporarily without saving to disk. In Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, saving can be delayed using option configuration. |
| Visual Studio Code Regions
Visual Studio code regions allow blocks of code to be named and for these blocks to be collapsed to hide their contents. This can be useful for organising your code and hiding areas in the text editor that are not immediately linked to the task in hand. |
| Show Advanced Members in Visual Studio
The Intellisense system within Visual Studio allows the automatic completion of object members such as methods, properties and events whilst typing. This speeds up development and reduces typing errors. However, sometimes some members are unavailable. |
| Visual Studio Task List Comments
When you are developing software, the temptation exists to write code quickly and return later to improve readability and functionality. Using Visual Studio, comments can be added in the code to highlight these areas and show reminders in the task list. |
| Set the Visual Studio 2003 Start-Up Action
When you first begin using Visual Studio 2003, a start-up page is displayed when you launch the development environment. The start-up page is useful but other options are available for the start-up action including automatically opening the last project. |
| Set the Visual Studio 2005 Start-Up Action
When you first begin using Visual Studio 2005, a start-up page is displayed when you launch the development environment. The start-up page is useful but other options are available for the start-up action including automatically opening the last project. |