Learning Electronics

Noting some resources I have found useful. Add Ohms: This is a series of entry-level electronics video tutorials.  Short bits, nothing hugely in-depth.  And nothing for code – just pure electronic components. Arduino Starter Kit: Comes with actuators,...

Refreshing the DataTemplateSelector

The DataTemplateSelector could be a cool tool for changing out which DataTemplate is used to display an element within a list.  I started using it for a media feature to figure out whether an element’s thumbnail should display as image, sound, or video. The...

Serializing data with C#

Years ago, there appeared to be only XmlSerializer.  Then came the DataContractSerializer particular for use with WCF.  Now, it appears there are a couple JsonSerializers – who knows what will be next? Recently, I had to implement a Serializer.  I tried a few of...

Windows Store app development setup

UWP apps have a bunch of extra setup options that typical WPF does not have.  This article either explains or points to resources that could help.  Most, if not all, of the focus will be on the package.appxmanifest file that is generated with defaults upon creating a...