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XML Literals let VB.NET developers write XML inline with <code><%= … %></code> expressions, giving IDE validation and LINQ interop. This post explains the syntax, namespace handling, a product‑catalog example, trade‑offs, and when to choose literals over C#‑style construction.
Replace verbose loops with LINQ to Objects for cleaner VB.NET order filtering. See a practical example filtering high-priority orders with deferred execution warnings.
Learn how to keep your VB.NET UI responsive while downloading large files with Async/Await. The article walks through a WinForms example, explains key concepts, trade‑offs, and provides a verification checklist.
Stop VB.NET UI freezes by implementing Async/Await. Learn how to handle I/O-bound tasks, avoid deadlocks, and manage synchronization contexts to keep your applications responsive.
VB.NET XML literals let you write static XML directly in code, avoiding string concatenation errors. Learn how to use them, compare with LINQ to XML, and verify the output in a simple console example.
Cancellation observation timing in VB.NET async methods When an async method in VB.NET contains multiple await points and a CancellationToken is cancelled after the first awaited task completes synchronously, the runtime may not observe the cancellation until the next await point. This creates a window where the continuation executes despite the token being
VB.NET Late Binding and Option Strict Compiler Behavior When working with COM interop in VB.NET, developers must choose between Option Strict Off for runtime late binding and Option Strict On for compile‑time safety. Off allows late‑bound member access but risks runtime failures; On enforces type checks but can break existing code. This creates a concrete co
Integration Boundary VB.NET applications using System.Transactions.TransactionScope or explicit DbTransaction objects rely on ADO.NET's common abstraction layer to coordinate work across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. The abstraction promises a single Rollback() call that undoes all enlisted operations, but the underlying providers diverge sharply when
In VB.NET on .NET Framework 4.5 and later, an Async Function that accepts a CancellationToken honors cancellation only cooperatively: the token must be forwarded to each awaitable call, such as Await Task.Delay(interval, ct) , or checked through IsCancellationRequested . When the token is accepted but never passed along, a CancellationTokenSource configured
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