<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Simple Talk RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/</link><item><title>The Top 5 WPF and Silverlight Gotchas</title><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Chris Farrell</author><description><![CDATA[As WPF and Silverlight sit on the .NET framework, they’re subject to the rules of the Garbage Collector. That means there are a few unique ways in which WPF will cause your application to leak memory, and Chris Farrell points out the most prominent culprits.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/the-top-5-wpf-and-silverlight-gotchas/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/images/placeholders/placeholder.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Top 5 .NET Memory Management Misconceptions</title><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Clive Tong</author><description><![CDATA[.NET Memory management is an impressive and comprehensive system, but it's not flawless, and it’s occasionally a little anti-intuitive. As a result, there are a few common misconceptions which need to be dispelled before you can really get the most out of the .NET framework.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/the-top-5-.net-memory-management-misconceptions/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=5817" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Under the ORM Hood: Revealing the SQL</title><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Nick Harrison</author><description><![CDATA[Your application code may look neat and clean, and you are using a sound Object-relational Mapper, but when you put the pedal to the metal, you're not getting the performance. The time has come to lift the hood and see what SQL is being generated by the ORM, and what part of your code is causing the bottlenecks. The effect can be spectacular.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/under-the-orm-hood-revealing-the-sql/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=4238" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Fast Guide to Application Profiling</title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Chris Farrell</author><description><![CDATA[In this sample chapter from his recently released book (co-Authored with Paul Glavich) Chris Farrell gives us a fast overview of performance profiling, memory profiling, profiling tools, and in fact everything we need to know when it comes to profiling our applications. This is a great first step, and The Complete Guide to .NET Performance Testing and Optimization is crammed with even more indispensable knowledge.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/the-fast-guide-to-application-profiling/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=3462" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Optimizing Memory Usage in a .NET Application with ANTS Memory Profiler</title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Florian Standhartinger</author><description><![CDATA[Most people have encountered an OutOfMemory problem at some point or other, and these people know that tracking down the source of the problem is often a time-consuming and frustrating task. Florian Standhartinger gives us a walkthrough of how he used the ANTS Memory Profiler to help make an otherwise painful task that little bit less troublesome.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/optimizing-memory-usage-in-a-.net-application-with-ants-memory-profiler/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=2857" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Understanding Performance Profiling Targets</title><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Paul Glavich</author><description><![CDATA[In this sample chapter from his upcoming book, Paul Glavich explains performance metrics and walks us through the steps needed to establish meaningful performance targets. He covers many metrics such as "time to first byte" and explains why you should add some contingency into your estimated performance requirements.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/understanding-performance-profiling-targets/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=2592" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Using a Profiler to Speed Application Performance</title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Ryan Garaygay</author><description><![CDATA[Use a profiler to measure before you optimise. If ever you doubt this advice, then you should read this fascinating account of how an application was given a five-fold speed increase just by finding out exactly where the performance problems were and then tackling them in detail.
]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/using-a-profiler-to-speed-application-performance/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=1722" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Optimising a High-Performance Computing Tool</title><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Viet Yen Nguyen</author><description><![CDATA[Many computer systems nowadays have their ‘correctness’ checked using sample testing, but this isn't enough where failure can lead to catastrophe. Model Checking techniques are far better because they explore all scenarios and verify whether responses meet expectations in each instance. Now there is publicly available .NET Model Checker that introduces a new way for .NET developers to test their systems]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/optimising-a-high-performance-computing-tool/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=1261" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Why and How of .NET Profiling</title><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Amirthalingam Prasanna</author><description><![CDATA[Amirthalingam Prasanna gives a simple and practical guide about why you need to profile your .NET applications and how you would go about doing it.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/the-why-and-how-of-.net-profiling/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=874" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NET Performance Cribsheet</title><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Robyn Page and Phil Factor</author><description><![CDATA[Robyn and Phil tackle the topic of how to make .NET applications perform well. As usual, they try to take a terse, practical approach to the mysteries of JIT, CLR and GC. After giving many performance tips, they come to the conclusion that rules and tips are less useful than rolling up your sleeves and measuring or profiling everything possible, to see what's really happening with your application.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/net-performance-cribsheet/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/images/placeholders/placeholder.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Make sure your .NET applications perform</title><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>James Moore</author><description><![CDATA[Improving the performance of your application often boils down to rephrasing the problem you are trying to solve. James discusses common pitfalls and problems when creating applications in .NET.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/make-sure-your-.net-applications-perform/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=645" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>.Net application profiling</title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Paul Glavich</author><description><![CDATA[Performance is a concern for all but the simplest of applications. Making your applications perform well seems a simple enough ask, but it can be something of a black art. This is where profiling comes in.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/.net-application-profiling/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=42" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Understanding XML web services for testers</title><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Helen Joyce</author><description><![CDATA[This White Paper investigates how XML web services are implemented, considers the customizable features of web services and looks at load testing a web service, specifically so that test strategies can be formulated.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/understanding-xml-web-services-for-testers/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=22" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Web Services Testing</title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Neil Davidson</author><description><![CDATA[This article aims to give an introduction to the challenges in testing web services, for those who do not have detailed technical knowledge about web services.]]></description><link>http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/performance/web-services-testing/</link><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.simple-talk.com/content/file.ashx?file=15" /></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>
