How to pass ASP.NET server side array to client side

In ASP.Net , this is a very often requirement to pass the server side array to client side and access them using java script. It this post I am describing the simplest way to pass the server side array to client side. Here I will show you two things, one is how to pass the server side array to client side and bind that array to empty "htmldropdown" list.

Happy New Year 2013

Wish to all my friends and developers a very Happy New Year 2013 !!

Return SQL Query Result as XML in SQL Server- AUTO Mode

In previous post Return SQL Query Result as XML in SQL Server , I explained For XML clause for getting the query result as XML. I also explained RAW mode of this clause. Today I will explain AUTO  mode in FOR XML  clause.

Return SQL Query Result as XML in SQL Server

SQL Server gives you option to retrieve data as XML by supporting For XML clause, which you can use as a part of your query. For XML clause supports different options that let you define the format of XML data.

For XML clause supports four modes- RAW, AUTO, EXPLICIT, PATH. When you include the FOR XML clause in your query, you must specify one of these four modes.

Validate ListBox and DropDown List using Required Field Validator

In Asp.Net, sometimes we need to validate List Box and Drop Down List using Required Field validator. Here I am sharing the code for validating List Box and Drop Down List, it is tricky and avoids to use java script function for validation.