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Ok, I'm developing a chat bot for a client. But I'm having a hard time figuring out the best way to do this. Because the bot isn't that big, I thought use a table with the phrase and the response. Then use LIKE. Not as easy as I thought though. …

Ok, at university we did a lot of Java. And I can remember the tutor saying "Exceptions are great for debugging applications, but shouldn't be used in deployed applications for error handling". Now I'm kinda confused, because I feel they provide a lot of flexibility in handling errors. So why …

Ok, so my app basically checks multiple mail accounts for incoming messages every 5 minutes. I know about threads but have never coded a multi threaded application. What's the best way to go about this? Start the thread, have it call an instance method to check for mail, and then …

I have SQL Compact installed, and I'm using VS C# 2008 Express. I'm kinda confused though. I try to add: [CODE]using System.Data.SqlServerCe;[/CODE] And get an error. It don't even pop up in intellisense. I've tried adding reference paths to the DLL's (not sure if I'm doing it right) but still …

hey guys! do you have idea how to print a * and in a square symbol like this ***** * * * * * * ***** i have my code in here but it didnt follow like that

What's the deal with databases in C#? I'm used to using MySQL in PHP, but my confusion is this. If I develop an app, and sell it on, would the end user need anything installed? How do other app developers store data that's quick and easy to access? Any help …

Hope the new year is going well for all. I have a 200 pound (GBP Sterling) budjet for C# books. My C# knowledge is good enough already that I can code apps, but I need more knowledge on doing things like: - HTTP - Databases (MS Access atm ... but …