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Optimizing Your Code (Visual C++ 2010 Beta)
Optimization is the process of fine-tuning executable code for best performance and smallest code size. This topic introduces several mechanisms to optimize code that Visual C++ provides.

ASP.NET Dynamic Data Scaffolding
Create extensible data-driven Web applications by using predefined elements for viewing and editing data.

Setting up Team Foundation Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 to Require HTTPS and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Configure Team Foundation clients to use HTTPS and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections to connect to Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server installed on Windows Server 2008 with Internet Information Services 7.

Creating a Web Part for SharePoint by Using a Designer
Learn how to use Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 to create a Web Part for Sharepoint.

Code Contracts
Specify preconditions, postconditions, and object invariants in your code with Code Contracts.

Working with Smart Device Unit Tests
Learn how to verify the correctness of managed code in Visual C# or Visual Basic smart device projects.