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And if an agent asks you to do a 'quick test' tell them to swivel
I don't mind being grilled by a techy manager at a company, but I'm not having some pimp trying to catch me out on something they don't even understand.Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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This Scott Hanselman article might give you some ideas.
There are some questions/topics that tend to crop up fairly regularly e.g. (apologies for the C# slant)
DataSet vs. DataReader
Dispose & Finalize patterns
Collections (dictionaries, generics, etc.)
new & override modifiers
Assemblies
Nullable types (less frequent that one)
I've also been quizzed on the Enterprise Application Blocks in the past, and questions on design patterns (not .NET specific) are also common in my experience.
If the role is for ASP.NET then expect questions on postbacks, ViewState, SessionState, ApplicationState, validators, etc. and if the role specifically states .NET 3.0/3.5 then you should of course expect questions on WCF (bindings, endpoints, etc) WWF (not the wrestling) and WPF.Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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BL,
'Milan, if you're reading this, now's your chance to "step up to the plate" and show us what you know!',
well as you know I am a massive advocate of .Net and the possibilities in the .Net area for contractors.
As for stepping upto the plate, I think some very knowledgable people have already done that and supplied some excellent responses.
Good work folks.
Remember, plenty of room on the <TOOT><TOOT> .Net gravy train.
Milan.Comment
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^^^Originally posted by milanbenes View PostBL,
'Milan, if you're reading this, now's your chance to "step up to the plate" and show us what you know!',
well as you know I am a massive advocate of .Net and the possibilities in the .Net area for contractors.
As for stepping upto the plate, I think some very knowledgable people have already done that and supplied some excellent responses.
Good work folks.
Remember, plenty of room on the <TOOT><TOOT> .Net gravy train.
Milan.
Translation.... I just change the tapes when I am told.Comment
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WHSOriginally posted by milanbenes View PostBL,
'Milan, if you're reading this, now's your chance to "step up to the plate" and show us what you know!',
well as you know I am a massive advocate of .Net and the possibilities in the .Net area for contractors.
As for stepping upto the plate, I think some very knowledgable people have already done that and supplied some excellent responses.
Good work folks.
Remember, plenty of room on the <TOOT><TOOT> .Net gravy train.
Milan.
"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Of all the modern frameworky technologies, .NET is probably the easiest to pick up and blag, just watch out for Tay at al trying to catch you out on specialised knowledge. If you're willing to take a drop in rates while you 'pick it up' properly it can be done.Originally posted by zeitghostIt's no wonder I'm stuck in my nice little embedded timewarp... I can't understand the words & TLAs anymore...
Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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