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String.Format versus String Concatenation vs StringBuilder

Michael Merrell — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:28:59 +0000

Given most programming problems there is an almost endless number of ways to implement a solution for even the most simple task. One of those tasks that many take for granted is string manipulation. When talking to a friend recently about this it brought up the question of which method is faster and better performing. [Read More...]

An Advantage Google Plus (G+) Has Over Facebook: Photos

Michael Merrell — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:29:23 +0000

With the addition of a new player, Google Plus, into the social media space you may be wondering what sets it apart from Facebook behemoth. After spending several months using Google Plus I can say that there is a strong list of features that set it apart from Facebook. Everyone looks for something different so [Read More...]

How to insert the same NewID unique identifier into multiple columns

Michael Merrell — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:48:12 +0000

Recently I came across the need to insert the same unique identifier into two separate columns in the same insert statement. It turns out that it is a relatively easy solution but something that took a little bit of ingenuity. So it’s not often, in fact I can’t think of many instances where you would [Read More...]

The Advantages of Arvixe ASP.NET Web Hosting

Michael Merrell — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:18 +0000

Recently I switched to Arvixe web hosting on a suggestion from a random stranger and I have to say that so far the decision has been very rewarding. With this post I’m going to go into detail the advantages that Arvixe web hosting has provided me and why if you are looking for a new [Read More...]

In-line If Else Statements Performance Vs Standard If Else Statement Blocks

Michael Merrell — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:15:23 +0000

While writing a large series of in-line if / else statements I came across a very fundamental question. Which one is faster, in-line if / else statements or your standard if / else statement block? No matter who I asked no one seemed to have a good answer, so I took it upon myself to [Read More...]