Code Art Engineering

16/09/2026

Built this because I got tired of hacking together custom-drawn controls every time a project needed a live dashboard.

WinForm Gauge: GDI+ rendered, animation-ready, zero third-party dependencies. Circular/linear/rectangular gauges, dark & light themes, warning/error coloring built in.

Free core's on NuGet. Full C # source + advanced controls (needle gauges, performance chart, input control) available for $35 if you want to go further.

👉 https://www.codearteng.com/2026/09/winform-gauge.html

07/07/2026

🚀 Learn to code by building something you'll actually use — your own personal finance app.

Most "learn to code" courses teach you syntax with throwaway examples. This one is different: you'll build XP Tracker (a gamified progress companion) and then a full Expenses Tracker desktop app — real software, from your first line of C # to a finished, professional WinForms application with Git version control, automated tests, and AI-assisted development done responsibly.

What you'll learn along the way:
✅ C # fundamentals & Object-Oriented Programming — taught through real financial concepts, not toy examples
✅ Git, GitHub, and professional version control habits from day one
✅ Automated unit testing — know exactly what's working as you build
✅ How to use GitHub Copilot & Claude as coding assistants, not crutches
✅ Real personal finance concepts: income, expenses, transfers, savings, and credit card billing — modeled the way real financial software does it

Module 1 is completely FREE, whether you're a complete beginner or someone who's dabbled in code and wants to build something real, this course meets you where you are and takes you all the way to a finished application you can actually use.

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26/04/2026

正在把 WinForms 项目迁移到 WPF，却不知从何下手？这本书就是为你写的。在同时深度使用两个框架多年之后，我终于写出了当初自己最需要的那本指南。

📘 Code Art Engineering：从 WinForms 到 WPF — 全书 338 页，系统覆盖开发者在迁移过程中真正会遇到的难题：

✅ 架构差异 —— 事件驱动的 WinForms vs. 基于 XAML 的 WPF
✅ 布局管理 —— 绝对定位 vs. Grid 容器
✅ MVVM 与数据绑定 —— 两个框架下的实现方式
✅ 样式与主题 —— 从设计器驱动到 XAML 驱动的工作流
✅ 路由事件、命令与自定义控件
✅ 真实代码，逐行对比，一目了然

没有废话，没有 "Hello World" 示例，只有帮你交付生产级应用的实战工程经验。

无论你是准备转型的资深 WinForms 开发者，还是正在从零构建现代 Windows UI 的新手，这本书都能陪你走过整个过程。

After years of working with both frameworks, I wrote the guide I wish existed when I made the switch.

📘 Code Art Engineering: From WinForms to WPF — a 338-page deep dive covering everything developers actually struggle with during the migration:

✅ Architecture differences — event-driven WinForms vs. XAML-powered WPF
✅ Layout management — absolute positioning vs. grid containers
✅ MVVM & data binding — how it works in both frameworks
✅ Styling & theming — from designer-centric to XAML-centric workflows
✅ Routed events, commands, and custom controls
✅ Real code comparisons, side by side

No fluff. No "Hello World" examples. Just practical engineering — the kind that helps you ship production-quality apps.

Whether you're a seasoned WinForms dev making the leap, or a junior building modern Windows UIs from scratch, this book meets you where you are.

https://leanpub.com/author/book/fromwinformtowpf/home
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20/09/2025

Tired of messy database comparisons?

Check out DatabaseComparer from CodeArtEng! 🚀 This powerful tool helps you compare schemas & data, highlight differences, and even auto-generate sync scripts. Perfect for developers, DBAs, and DevOps teams who want smooth, error-free deployments.

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08/06/2025

WPF Gauge, inspired by famous WinForm Gauge is not available for WPF.
Find out more here: https://ko-fi.com/s/3f529cefbb

🚀 Elevate your WinForm .Net applications with precision and style! Introducing our cutting-edge Gauge Control – the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. 🎯 Level up your user interface today!
https://winformgauge.codearteng.com/

07/06/2025

Excited to share update from our "From WinForms to WPF" eBook:

✅ New Chapter Added: Deep dive into Dependency Properties—one of WPF’s most powerful features! Learn how they work, why they’re essential, and how to use them like a pro.

🌙 Dark Version Now Available: Prefer coding in dark mode? We’ve got you covered! The sleek, eye-friendly dark edition is ready for your late-night learning sessions.

22/03/2025

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18/03/2025

🚀 Introducing SQL Helper
Tired of writing complex SQL queries? Want to streamline database transactions without hassle? Meet SQL Helper – a powerful .NET package that handles all SQL transactions and table creation with minimum SQL code!

✅ Seamless Integration – Just plug it into your .NET project and start executing queries effortlessly.
✅ Minimum SQL Knowledge Required – No more debugging long SQL scripts—focus on building your application!
✅ Performance Optimized – Designed for efficiency, ensuring fast and secure database operations.

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14/03/2025

NUnitUpdate: Are you struggling to convert your NUnit test cases from version 3 to version 4? We’ve got the perfect tool for you!

✅ Effortless Migration – Convert your test cases quickly and accurately.
✅ Save Time & Effort – No more manual updates or compatibility issues.
✅ Seamless Transition – Ensure your tests run smoothly on NUnit 4.

NUnit Test Case Update Utility. Contribute to Code-Art-Engineering/NUnitUpdate development by creating an account on GitHub.

23/11/2024

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