On of the biggest challenges for web-based systems is the printed document. Our clients must be able to print out multi-page reports that are in a stable and clean format regardless of what machine downloads them, what browser they are using, and what printer is being used.
SQLCommand
Using a stored procedure is the best way to interact with a database. I’ll use an example from the Dilithium Networks TCAN system (case.aspx).
Adding Default Values to Azure tables
In order to enable editing via ODBC, Azure tables cannot have null values in them. When creating tables, I often forget to add defaults. Here’s how to do it after-the-fact.