Is it possible to await an event instead of another async method?
In my C#/XAML metro app, there’s a button which kicks off a long-running process. So, as recommended, I’m using async/await to make sure … Read more
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“Permission Denied” trying to run Python on Windows 10
Seems as though an update on Windows 10 overnight broke Python. Just trying to run python –version returned a “Permission Denied” error. None … Read more
Getting content/message from HttpResponseMessage
I’m trying to get content of HttpResponseMessage. It should be: {“message”:”Action ” does not exist!”,”success”:false}, but I don’t know, how to get it … Read more
Adding headers when using httpClient.GetAsync
I’m implementing an API made by other colleagues with Apiary.io, in a Windows Store app project. They show this example of a method … Read more
Where do I mark a lambda expression async?
I’ve got this code: private async void ContextMenuForGroupRightTapped(object sender, RightTappedRoutedEventArgs args) { CheckBox ckbx = null; if (sender is CheckBox) { ckbx = … Read more
Signtool error: No certificates were found that met all given criteria with a Windows Store App?
I’m trying to sign a Windows 8 appx package with a pfx file I have. I’m using a command like so: signtool.exe sign … Read more
How does Windows 8 Runtime (WinRT / Windows Store apps / Windows 10 Universal App) compare to Silverlight and WPF? [closed]
As it currently stands, this question is not a good fit for our Q&A format. We expect answers to be supported by facts, … Read more
Synchronously waiting for an async operation, and why does Wait() freeze the program here
Preface: I’m looking for an explanation, not just a solution. I already know the solution. Despite having spent several days studying MSDN articles … Read more