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The article attempts to get the results from a long-running asynchronous process as soon as those results are available using the observer pattern and offers information about the ObservableCollection which provides an easy way to create applications that monitor long-running processes.

The article discusses unit testing in modern program development and the challenges to performing unit tests for asynchronous code. Topics include using the async and await keywords, performing the incorrectly passing unit test, and coding to avoid async void unit tests. Other topics include async stubs and mocks, testing the successful scenario as well as exceptions, and technologies such as MSTest, NUnit, and Moq.

The article focuses on asynchronous services. Topics discussed include creating an interface with asynchronous methods in which types and not methods, are awaitable, unit testing synchronous methods wherein it is important to test how the code behaves both in success and failure conditions, and the faking of an asynchronous constructor when a service implementation must perform some asynchronous work.

The article discusses best practices in asynchronous programming. These include avoiding async void methods, avoiding mixing of synchronous and asynchronous code, and using ConfigureAwait for context-free code. Solutions to common problems when using async and await are also discussed. The problems cited when using async/await include task creation, handling streams of asynchronous data, and synchronizing access to a shared resource.

The article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of using asynchronous methods in programming. The author discusses how the Framework developers optimize object allocations and garbage collections when designing asynchronous methods. Particular focus is also given to the role of synchronization context in developing asynchronous methods.

The author provides information on the functions of the new await keyword and its relation to asynchronous method in programming. He discusses the differences between imperative and asynchronous programming. He also describes how the continuously executing code can be interrupted by the use of asynchronous methods.

The article focuses on the convenience brought by New Visual Studio Async CTP to asynchronous programming. The author clarifies the role of concurrency in making more responsive programs and the same time describes the issues involved in callbacks. Particular focus is also given to the right time in using DoEvents and on the proper way of using task-based asynchrony.

The article focuses on the on the integration of serial port in the Robotics Developer Studio (RDS) service. It says that SerialPort Service involves a source code for installing RDS. It adds the SerialPort service sends notifications through the ReceiveByte operation type when in asynchronous mode. Moreover, the two visual programming language (VPL) programs including EchoAsynch and EchoSynch allows the use of service in both asynchronous mode and synchronous mode.

The article discusses the core components required for building custom activities for business domain, including runtime responsibilities, design time experience, and asynchronous activity development. When building a custom activity, the first choice to make is whether to build a simple or a composite activity. Simple or basic activities are those whose logic and execution are encapsulated within the code of the activity. Composite activities, on the other hand, achieve their goals by relying on the execution of child activities.

Evaluates asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) core switch products for enterprise networks. Difficulties in using the ATM; Problems in getting ATM to interoperate with other networking technologies; Advantages of the Gigabit Ethernet over ATM; Improvements made by ATM vendors on their products. INSETS: Adtech advances.;How we tested the ATM switches.;Cisco takes a bow in its first Best of Breed..

Reflects on the attributes of the asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) that will ensure its place in the computer network industry. Illustration of the viability of ATM; Capabilities and limitations of ATM; Description of the quality of service offered by ATM; ATM costs; Marketing strategies of ATM vendors; Prospects for ATM technology in the face of technological advancements in network circuitry.

Tackles Indianapolis, Indiana-based aerospace engineering firm Rolls-Royce Allison's deployment of an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network. Features of the ATM network; Collaboration of the firm with Electronic Data Services Corp.; Router ports of the ATM network; Benefits of using the ATM network. INSETS: ATM: What the Users Say;Break It Down;Voices of Experience.

Compares several asynchronous transfer mode switches. Maximum switch backplane capacity; Physical fabric redundancy; Redundant optics; Classical Internet protocol client support; Includes 3Com's CoreBuilder 7000HD; Cabletron's SmartSwitch 2210; Olicom's CrossFire 9200.

Evaluates several asynchronous transfer mode switches. Includes Bay Networks Inc.'s Centillion 1600; Cabletron Systems Inc.'s SmartSwitch 6500; Fore Systems Inc.'s ForeRunner ASN-9000; Hitachi Internetworking's AN 1000-20. INSETS: How we tested ATM switches;Couldn't have tested without 'em;Fore wins best of breed.

Provides information on Java Message Service. Advantages of asynchronous communication; Idea behind messaging technology; Comments from Bob Bickel, senior vice president of Bluestone Software concerning extensible markup language.

Compares the performance of Gigabit Ethernet and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) local area networks (LAN). Application of the technologies; Vendors that launched Gigabit Ethernet switches and network interfaces; Advantage of Gigabit Ethernet over ATM LAN.

Explores the underlying differences between Gigabit Ethernet and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and their implications for network managers and designers. Biggest long-term difference administrators will see between Gigabit Ethernet and ATM; Short-term difference between the two technologies; Their functions.

Focuses on the agreement by LAN- and WAN-hardware designers on Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switching and reports that everyone is now settling into a common design methodology of conducting all communications through some form of packetization. The new semiconductor switching designs that are due for arrival by summer 1995; The ATM Forum; Isochronous Ethernet (IsoNet). INSET: Circuits to packets: Why the switch?.

Discusses asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and its waning influence on Internet technologies as of September 1997. Why ATM's is not the leader in voice, video, and data networks; The increasing popularity of frame relays, which are based on Internet protocol addresses; Frame relay as one of the cheapest transparent local area network services; Product and company information. INSET: Two ISPs show how IP challenges ATM..

Discusses networking protocol. The pros and cons of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and Internet protocol (IP); Technologies attempting to combine the best of IP and ATM; How IP routing compares with ATM; IP switching and tag switching. INSETS: Want better service? Make a reservation!.;May I speak to the manager?.;The bit boom..

Looks at the problem of creating computer software which will enable computers to connect onto asynchronous transfer mode (ATM). Advantages of applications that truly speak ATM; ATM connection-oriented protocols and why a new generation of software is need to handle ATM; Aspects of Microsoft and Intel's Winsock 2.0, LANE, and IP and their handling of ATM applications.

Provides answers to questions to help businesses decide if implementing asynchronous transfer modes (ATM) is viable in 1996 or something to plan on for the future. ATM and the reduction of bandwidth bottlenecks compared to local area networks (LAN); The transition from existing networks; Integrating technologies and protocols in legacy networks; Combining technologies; Tying together of international operations; Contact points. INSET: ATM energizes distributed computing, by Barry Nance.

Focuses on the growing use of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) by companies in the United States to speed up communications. Building a universal backbone; Commercial significance of ATM technology; Efforts to carry traditional local area network traffic over ATM networks.

Offers advice on improving traffic flow in an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network. Interaction of attached devices on a shared-medium LAN; Increase in contention for access to the shared transmission; Degradation of LAN performance as the number of attached devices increases; Connection-oriented ATM networks; Types of ATM traffic; ATM connection; Traffic policing.

Focuses on the management of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)-based computer networks. How to increase the speed and performance of computer networks; Information on fault management; Functions of network management; Specific issues which apply to ATM networks. INSETS: Details are the difference;ATM management musts.

Presents information on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology as it relates to computer networking. Evaluation of ATM switches; Products and services offered by selected vendors of ATM switches; Results of lab tests. INSETS: Top performers;Lab test vendor participants;Test methodology.

Focuses on the use of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) to link local area networks (LANs), while highlighting the quality of service offered by these networks. Information on a convention being held in July 1997; Details on how LANs function; Ways in which ATMs is controlled.

Presents information on data communication systems focusing on the problems with asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) to shunt LAN traffic onto Sonet (synchronous optical network) WANs. Detailed information on the ATM; Information on Sonet's key features; Indepth look at data communications systems. INSETS: Comparing capacity;Candidate for change;The ATM approach;The POS payoff

Offers corporate network managers advice on how to draft and evaluate a request for proposal (RFP) to get the fiscal facts on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) services. Pricing options for ATM services; Fees charged by regional providers; Inverse muxing over ATM; Permanent virtual circuits. INSETS: ATM alternatives.;Methodology..

Focuses on developments related to computer networking technologies of switching and routing. Background on the history of switching and routing; Impact of asynchronous transfer mode technology on computer networking; Wide Area Network switching and routing.

Comments on the functions of inverse muxing over asynchronous transfer modes (ATM) that let digital communication network managers acquire needed bandwidth. Cost-effectiveness of inverse muxing; Capacity of the technology to stamp local area network frames with quality-of-service tags; Case examples of digital communication applications of the medium.

Reports on the problems of the asychronous tranfer mode (ATM) on the wide-area networks (WANs). Assess services of ATM; Role of ATM inverse multiplexing.

Reports on the competition between frame relay and the asynchronous transfer mode (ATM). How to get the best performance from both technologies; Connecting the frame relay to the ATM backbone; Comparison of features of the ATM and frame relay. INSETS: Four questions for carriers.;Figure 2: Service interworking.;Figure 1: Network interworking..

Features Cells in Frames (CIF), which delivers all the benefits of asynchronous transfer mode's (ATM) quality of service and flow control without the need to replace Ethernet and token ring local area networks (LANs). Specifications for CIF over Sonet and point-to-point protocol links; Comparison with switches and ATM workstation; Rate flow control mechanism.

Discusses a number of issues computer network managers should consider when implementing voice over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks. Understanding the basic differences between voice and data; Packetization problems; Emerging telephony applications for ATM local area networks. INSETS: Voice choices.;Voice over ATM: Standard speak, by M.T..

Discusses what computer network managers should consider when implementing a 25-Mbit/s asynchronous transfer mode. Port count; Bus structure; Existence of onboard processor; Drivers; Local area network emulation schemes supported; List of switches and adapters; Driver software.

Focuses on the comprehensive set of specifications governing real-time traffic applications of asynchronous transfer modes (ATM). Telephony and videoconferencing applications in business; Mechanisms for transporting traffic with different network requirements; Emulation of circuits over an ATM network.

Describes the ATM Forum's Inverse Multiplexing specification for asyncrhonous transfer mode. Functional components; Link management; Source interface; Cell function; Unit management; Clocking discussion. INSET: Seeing into the stack, by P.Z..

Focuses on Asynchronous Transfer Mode testing. Specifications; Interoperability issues; Performance testing; Layers of abstraction; Future issues. INSETS: Testing documents, by S.C.;Key testing concepts..

Focuses on the Asynchronous Transfer Mode undertaking of kela, the institution that runs most of Finland's social security program. Features; Equipment contract awarding; Connection of workstations; Computing credos. INSET: Large-scale lessons..

Focuses on the need for concrete mechanism to integrate ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) into multiprotocol nets. ATM (MPOA) as a solution; Information on MPOA and its features; Promotion of two other schemes; Function of MPOA; LAN (local-area network) emulation contributing factor; Scalability limitations due to LAN emulation spec. INSETS: A lesson in LAN emulation.;Making sense of MPOA..

Focuses on the ATM Forum and the ITU's Telecommunications Standardization Sector (IUT-T) specifications, that makes it possible to balance ATM networks traffic. Detailed information on the specifications and their functions; Maximizing on utilization of resources; Differences between hop-by-hop and source routing; Estimation of best routes by the use of topology database; CBR and VBR services. INSET: The traffic tango..

Focuses on the inefficiency in voice traffic over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM). Problem with ATM specifications; Variable bit rate (VBR) as an alternative; Efforts by ATM Forum; Response by vendors.

Focuses on the ATM Forum and Internet Engineering Task Force's completion of interoperability specifications of asynchronous transfer mode. Performance advantages; Virtues of Classical IP; Routers; Subnetting. INSET: Classical IP or LAN emulation?..

Focuses on how to assess asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) analyzers. ATM-equipped protocol analyzers; Physical layer testers; Conventional analyzers.

Focuses on the use of customer network management (CNM) to improve the quality of service at the customer interface. Features of CNM interfaces; Impact of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) to CNM; CNM as a use interface; Core components of CNM; Issues associated with the integration of interfaces in internal management systems.

Presents the ATM Forum's model for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) management framework. Description of the five-layer ATM management model; Features. INSETS: Interim intelligence, by P.A. & K.C.;Up and AToM, by P.A. & K.C..

Reports on developments related to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)-based application program interfaces (APIs). Development of ATM APIs; Uses of APIs; How APIs can take advantage of the ATM technology.

Presents various arguments that detail the merits of 25 Mbit/s and 155 Mbit/s asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) as better alternatives for local area network (LAN) solutions. Cost difference; Speed; Impact on the ATM migration of users.

Focuses on the use of switched virtual circuits (SVC) in signaling in computer networks based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology. Inadequacy of existing permanent virtual circuits in ATM networks; Use of connection signaling in public networks; Efforts of the ATM Forum to develop a standard signaling protocol. INSET: Mandatory messages..