Hello. I am Paul Kinlan.

I've noticed a lot of searches related to C# and Xbox 360 development. While it's unclear what the future holds, some recent posts suggest that using the CLR on the Xbox 360 may be possible someday. Whether this will open up homebrew development remains uncertain, especially considering potential licensing restrictions. Though it's unlikely, we can still hold onto a glimmer of hope!

This post is a follow-up to my earlier one about using SOAP requests in ASP.Net to access the eBay API. I've finally figured out how to make it work! A few key things to note: most requests need the "version" attribute, some require the "DetailLevel" attribute, and you'll need an eBay Authentication Token (a cryptographic hash) for security. When using the WSDL URL, remember to include query string parameters so eBay knows what to do. I've included some sample C# code demonstrating how to build the request URL, set credentials, and handle the response.

This post explains AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and its use in .NET. AJAX allows web pages to update small sections without reloading the entire page, improving user experience. Traditional ASP.NET (1.x) struggles with this as it's designed to reload entire pages. However, .NET's flexible request pipeline allows plugins/HTTPHandlers to manage AJAX requests, enabling developers to execute specific methods within a page. The post lists several .NET AJAX frameworks, including AjaxPro, Arshad.NET, and AjaxAspects, and points readers to ajaxpatterns.org for more options.

I'm exploring the eBay API using ASP.NET and SOAP. It's proving a bit cumbersome due to its monolithic structure. Ideally, each API call would have its own WSDL and SOAP interface for easier management. Currently, I'm stuck on generating a User Token for authentication, having tried my developer account, regular eBay account, and a new account without success. Any advice on obtaining a User Token would be greatly appreciated!

I had a comprehensive blog post on sealed classes and their benefits within Google Search, but unfortunately, it was lost. I plan to rewrite it soon.

I'm not as impressed by Project Origami as others seem to be. While the idea of an ultra-mobile PC is appealing, and I'd like to own one, it feels like a somewhat predictable development in technology.

I'm considering adding an email subscription option for blog updates, as an alternative to RSS/ATOM feeds. Would you subscribe to email updates if offered?

This post discusses how to determine a user's locale in C#. For ASP.NET applications, the Request.UserLanguages array provides the user's preferred languages, with the first element being the primary locale. This can be used to set the thread's culture using CultureInfo.CreateSpecificCulture(). In Windows Forms or services, the current culture can be accessed via Thread.CurrentThread.CurrentCulture and several properties like TwoLetterISOLanguageName or DisplayName allow retrieval of locale information.

This post addresses a common search query: how to find file extensions using regular expressions in C#. I provide several regex examples for this purpose, including variations for finding extensions only at the end of a string and for specifically finding three-letter extensions.

I'm exploring the idea of a "Questions and Answers" microformat to add semantic meaning to questions and their corresponding answers within text. I propose using <span class=qa><span class=question>Where does paul kinlan live?</span><span class=answer>liverpool</span></span> as a potential structure. This could be beneficial for search functionality, allowing search engines to index question-answer pairs instead of entire pages. I'm looking for feedback on whether this is a valuable concept, worth pursuing, or if it has already been discussed elsewhere.