Best Article of June 2023

This competition has ended

Overview
Entries
Participants
Winners
Prizes
Rules

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
No author can be nominated twice.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Eligibility

This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; however, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of CodeProject or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter

Entry is by the submission process described above. Please read the submission requirements before submitting your entry and ensure the article is tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category.

Lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries will be disqualified. Any entry containing content that CodeProject deems objectionable for any reason will be disqualified. All decisions of CodeProject with respect to any aspect of the competition, including, without limitation, the eligibility of entries, are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to this competition. CodeProject reserves its right to modify the Rules.

CodeProject assumes no responsibility for lost, late, delayed, destroyed or misdirected mail, voice messages, email or any computer errors or malfunctions. No correspondence will be entered into with entrants.

CodeProject does not assume any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information, technical malfunctions, human or technical error, lost, delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer line or network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered are void. If for any reason, in the opinion of CodeProject in its sole discretion, the competition is not capable of running as originally planned, or if the administration, security, fairness, integrity or the proper conduct of the competition is corrupted or adversely affected, including by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond its control, CodeProject reserves its right to cancel, terminate, modify, amend, extend or suspend the competition including cancelling any method of entry, and select a winner from previously received eligible entries. CodeProject reserves its right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the competition or to be acting in violation of the Rules or otherwise in a disruptive manner. CodeProject reserves its right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent of the law for any attempts to deliberately damage the competition web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this competition. CodeProject shall not be held responsible for any errors or negligence that may arise or occur in connection with the competition including any damage to an entrant's computer equipment, system, software or any combination thereof, as a result of their participation in this competition or from downloading any material from the competition website where applicable.

Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

How to Restart a USB Port

23 Mar 2024Uwe_Sieber

Shows how to use IOCTL_USB_HUB_CYCLE_PORT to restart a USB port under Windows

C++

Windows

Perceptual Hash based Image Comparison: Coded in "plain old C". An Anecdotal View

4 Jun 2023GeorgeDS

An anecdotal report describing issues encountered in coding a minimal perceptual hash capability, in plain old C, in to 35 year old rolling development, with the goal of running on a noob Win 10/11 installation.

algorithm

Templated Data container with Razor

26 Jun 2023Pete O'Hanlon

Rather than littering a razor component with @if (a == b) logic to show items, use render fragments to make a declarative component

Blazor

Razor

data

SqlServer & EF7: Using datetime vs datetime2 date type

8 Jun 2023Mark Pelf

Showing problems with limited accuracy of SqlServer data type “datetime” in .NET7 EF7 environment

.NET

database

Tracing and Logging Technologies on Windows. Part 2 - Simple Ways Tracing in the Kernel Mode

15 Jun 2023Maxim Kartavenkov

Discussion of simple ways of tracing and also new tracing technologies involved in Windows 10

Unveiling the Counterintuitive Nature of the Monty Hall Problem - A Simulation-Based Investigation

13 Jun 2023Jack Devey

This post delves into the perplexing Monty Hall paradox, examining the probabilities associated with sticking or switching doors in the game scenario.

Blazor WASM Hosted App with Cookie-based Authentication and Microsoft Identity

24 Aug 2023Michael Kanios

Build Blazor WASM hosted app with Authentication and Authorization

Dev

WASM

WebAssembly

An Intuitive Guide to CSS Glassmorphism

28 Jun 2023Anurag_Gahrat

In this guide, learn about CSS Glassmorphism, its history, its characteristics, and how to create it, along with examples.

Git – 4 Ways to Ignore Files

30 Jun 2023Mark Pelf

Using .gitignore is not a good solution for every use case. There are alternatives.

DevOps

Git

VS2022, ver. 17.6.2 – EntityFramework6 Broken

6 Jun 2023Mark Pelf

Fix for adding new DB tables does not work in VS 2022, ver. 17.6.2, EF6 (Classic)

entity-framework

Visual-Studio

Using a Variation on RLE to Achieve Lossless Compression for Near-consecutive or Grouped Tabular Data

9 Jun 2023Jack Devey

Introducing a lossless compression mechanism for data structured in a table or matrix

performance

algorithm

Entity Framework 7 – Code First – Using CLI

1 Jun 2023Mark Pelf

Tutorial on EF7 – Code First approach using Command Line (CLI)

.NET

entity-framework

database

Free Gamma: Precisely Calibrate Your Display

9 Jun 2023AbdulRahman A. Badry

Alter your display gamma-ramp to correct & calibrate it

WinAPI

LAN Manager Authenticate Failure

21 Jun 2023Bruno van Dooren

Exploring an alternative reason for LAN Manager Authentication Failure

policy

ntlm

security

How to Create a Code Editor in React and ChakraUI

2 Jun 2023Glenn Viroux

A step-by-step tutorial on how to implement your first code editor in React

Multitouch Support for Ten-Finger Playing

24 Jul 2023Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

Microtonal Fabric uses multitouch screen support for musical keyboards

From Modern to Unbelievably Modern C++

20 Jun 2023Coral Kashri

CoreC++ talk - experience summarize, and self opinions

C++17

C++

Using WinSCP and PowerShell Script to Copy or Move Files from a One Virtual Machine/Remote Server Path to a Path in a Local Server

7 Jun 2023Micah Ebohon

When you want to get files from a remote machine and needed by a system or other process, it is possible using WinSCP and PowerShell script.

PowerShell

virtual-machine

Mastering MultiIndexes in Pandas: A Powerful Tool for Complex Data Analysis

19 Jun 2023Glenn Viroux

How to use multi indexing in pandas, with practical use cases such as monitoring changes in the earth surface temperature.

Creating Reliable Production and Staging Environment for WooCommerce on AWS

23 Jun 2023Gábor Angyal

A walkthrough on how to create a real staging environment for WooCommerce

WordPress

AWS

Automated Ice Skater MonoGame Solution

26 Jun 2023Jo_vb.net

Get started MonoGame and use IceSkater C# project

Monogame

text

Fix for Error - "The remote session was disconnected because license store creation failed with access denied."

28 Jun 2023zidane168

Fix for common issue encountered when using Remote Desktop

SysAdmin

remote-desktop

Render Graphic Functions with Minimal Integer Math, Able to Drive CNC

30 Jun 2023altomaltes

This algorithm uses very simple integer math (add and multiply) to render arcs, lines, etc. to CNC machines or a computer surface.

algorithm

graphics

Dynamic Polymorphism: Key Concept to Master OOP

27 Jun 2023Bohdan Stupak

A look at what dynamic polymorphism is and how it is crucial to mastering OOP

EspMon Reboot

11 Jul 2023honey the codewitch

Monitor your PC's CPU and GPU with an ESP32

C++

Arduino

ESP32

How to Setup Kubenetes Cluster Using Kubeadm in EC2 Instance

3 Jul 2023Lingaraj 2023

A step by step guide to setup the kubernetes cluster (one master + one worker) in EC2 instances

cloud

Kubernetes

containers

Optional DependencyInjection in .NET

11 Jun 2023Federico Alterio

How to optionally inject a dependency using Microsoft DependencyInjection container

dependency-injection

Property-based Tests and Clean Architecture are Perfect Fit

6 Jun 2023Bohdan Stupak

The article provides an example of applying property-based testing on a pure functional domain.

.NET

Dev

CAPTCHA - How to Prevent Robot or Digital Entry on a Form which Could Lead to Causing Damages to Data

26 Jun 2023Micah Ebohon

Google Captcha usage and integration snippet

PHP

captcha

security

AjaxControlToolkit Accordeon has Bad Influence on PagerTemplate of Gridview

8 Jun 2023Herman<T>.Instance

AjaxControlToolkit Accordeon's bad influence on Gridview PagerTemplate

Frisbee - A Simple DICOM Editor

26 Jun 2023Sudheesh.P.S

Frisbee is a simple DICOM Editor which helps to edit DICOM files

PHP Sample of Database Connection Configuration File having Both Connection String for MySQL and MSSQL

1 Jun 2023Micah Ebohon

Having MSQL and ODBC connection string in one configuration file for your application

MySQL

SQL-Server

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

AbdulRahman A. Badry

Software Developer (Senior)

Sudan

Software developer

altomaltes

Software Developer (Senior)

Spain

Involved in tecnology since 18, especially in "low level program". Started with electronics, z80 assembler, i86 assembler, PASCAL, C (microcontrollers), C++. Some awards won in electronic magazines. Some interesting m2m projects. Using and teaching linux since 1995. Degree in electronics.
Creative temperament. This made me well know at work by every folk soon.
Got fun in nature and travelling.

Anurag_Gahrat

Engineer

India

I am a Full Stack Developer, Freelancer, and Technical Writer based in India. Currently, I am working as a Software Engineer in one leading IT services company.

Bohdan Stupak

Team Leader

Ukraine

Team leader with 8 years of experience in the industry. Applying interest to a various range of topics such as .NET, Go, Typescript and software architecture.

Bruno van Dooren

Software Developer

Belgium

I am a former professional software developer (now a system admin) with an interest in everything that is about making hardware work. In the course of my work, I have programmed device drivers and services on Windows and linux.

I have written firmware for embedded devices in C and assembly language, and have designed and implemented real-time applications for testing of satellite payload equipment.

Generally, finding out how to interface hardware with software is my hobby and job.

Coral Kashri

Software Developer (Senior)

Israel

Senior C++ developer.
C++ Senioreas blog writer.
Passionate about investigating the boundaries and exploring the advanced capabilities of C++.

Federico Alterio

Italy

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Gábor Angyal

Software Developer Code Sharp Kft.

Hungary

Making webshops faster at codesharp.dev

GeorgeDS

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Glenn Viroux

Belgium

Aerospace engineer and software developer from Antwerp, Belgium.

Currently building https://ballisticapp.io

Herman<T>.Instance

Software Developer (Senior)

Netherlands

I started in the eightees with Basic and QuickBasic. When the ninetees started dBase was my thing. Close to the millenium years I swapped to C++ and since 2003 it is only programming in c#.

There is one thing about me.
Not that kind of OO guy and definately not an ORM-fan. I know a database to well to give the importance of data out in the hands of a tool.

honey the codewitch

United States

Just a shiny lil monster. Casts spells in C++. Mostly harmless.

Jack Devey

Student

United Kingdom

I like programming and maths

Jo_vb.net

Engineer

Germany

Retired
My latest article:
WPF DataGrid UC with RowDetails, Grouping, Filter and more![^]

Lingaraj 2023

Software Developer (Senior)

India

This member doesn't quite have enough reputation to be able to display their biography and homepage.

Mark Pelf

Software Developer

Serbia

Mark Pelf is the pen name of just another Software Engineer from Belgrade, Serbia.
My Blog https://markpelf.com/

Maxim Kartavenkov

Software Developer (Senior)

Russian Federation

I'm a professional multimedia developer (more than 10 years) in any kind of applications and technologies related to it, such as DirectShow, Direct3D, WinMM, OpenGL, MediaFoundation, WASAPI, Windows Media and other including drivers development of Kernel Streaming, Audio/Video capture drivers and audio effects. Have experience in following languages: C, C++, C#, delphi, C++ builder, VB and VB.NET. Strong knowledge in math and networking.

Micah Ebohon

Business Analyst Personal

Nigeria

I have experience in application development in the use of .Net, PHP, MSSQL, JAVA....

Michael Kanios

Team Leader RiskMatrix

Cyprus

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Pete O'Hanlon

CEO

United Kingdom

A developer for over 30 years, I've been lucky enough to write articles and applications for Code Project as well as the Intel Ultimate Coder - Going Perceptual challenge. I live in the North East of England with 2 wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife.

I am not the Stig, but I do wish I had Lotus Tuned Suspension.

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

Architect

United States

Physics, physical and quantum optics, mathematics, computer science, control systems for manufacturing, diagnostics, testing, and research, theory of music, musical instruments… Contact me: https://www.SAKryukov.org

Sudheesh.P.S

India

A senior engineer who likes reading and coding Smile | :)

. I can be reached at sudheeshps@gmail.com

Uwe_Sieber

Software Developer

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

zidane168

Technical Lead

Vietnam

---------------------------------------------------
Thanks for code project, I joined code project's community in the begin of the year 2008. Code project helped me so much when I still a student.

Now I had working about 14 years (2023). Let Code project plentiful as thank its. So I decide sharing my little knowledge for help another students and developers.

Here is my technical blog: https://learn-tech-tips.blogspot.com
I will share many knowledge about Application, Web, Game, Programming languages C#, C++, Web(HTML, CSS, javascript). Office (Excel, Photoshop) and another useful things Smile | :)

---------------------------------------------------
I'm developer, I like code,
I like to learn new technology and want to be friend with people to improve my skills Smile | :)

Thanks and Best Regards!
Zidane (huuvi168@gmail.com)
https://learn-tech-tips.blogspot.com

First Prize	Bohdan Stupak - Dynamic Polymorphism: Key Concept to Master OOP
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject


First Prize	GeorgeDS - Perceptual Hash based Image Comparison: Coded in "plain old C". An Anecdotal View
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject


Second Prize	honey the codewitch - EspMon Reboot
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject


Second Prize	Uwe_Sieber - How to Restart a USB Port
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
No author can be nominated twice.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.