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AsyncSpark
Explore the power of asynchronous programming in .NET 8 with our comprehensive demonstration.
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With DataSpark, you can easily explore fundamental data science techniques, from data cleaning to basic statistical analysis, all using the familiar environment of .NET and simple CSV files.
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Engage in fun and challenging trivia games. TriviaSpark offers a variety of quizzes to test your knowledge and keep you entertained.
Go To TriviaSparkWebSpark, developed by Mark Hazleton, is a family of web applications designed to enhance your digital experience. Built on the Microsoft .NET 8 framework and using Bootstrap 5, WebSpark offers a range of tools for various needs.
The Evolution of WebSpark
From Web Project Mechanics to WebSpark: A Journey of Innovation in Web CMS
My 25-year journey in web development began in 1999 when I purchased my first domain, Frogsfolly.com, and launched it using FrontPage to generate HTML files. This early experience laid the foundation for my understanding of web technologies.
WebSpark, my current web content management system (Web CMS), has a rich history that began with the creation of Web Project Mechanics. It all started as a way to share photos of my children in a private, protected way while my wife and I were on expatriate assignments in Poland and the UK. Initially developed using Java Server Pages (JSP), it was quickly migrated to the Microsoft Stack, including using MS-Access as the backing database.
- 1999 - Purchased Frogsfolly.com and launched it using FrontPage to generate HTML files.
- 2003 - Created a basic web CMS built with JSP at first and then with Active Server Pages.
- 2002 - ASP.NET: Launch of the .NET Framework with support for Web Forms.
- 2008 - Transitioned Web Project Mechanics to .NET Framework, enhancing performance and scalability.
- 2009 - ASP.NET MVC: Introduction of the MVC design pattern for web applications.
- 2016 - ASP.NET Core: A cross-platform, high-performance framework.
- 2020 - .NET 5: Unification of .NET Framework and .NET Core.
- 2021 - .NET 6: Introduction of Long-Term Support (LTS).
- 2022 - .NET 7: Focus on productivity enhancements and cloud-native applications.
- 2023 - .NET 8: Further performance improvements and streamlined development features.
- 2024 - .NET 9: Enhanced performance, new features for cloud-native development, and AI integration support.