Software Engineer

Archive: 01-2013

• Poll: Do you think C++ will regain the spotlight?

  Let us know whether you predict C++ is primed for a resurgence in market share by taking this one-question poll.

  Posted by Justin James | January 31, 2013, 8:24 AM PST

• Craft a P3P policy to make IE behave

  Justin James describes how web application developers can solve a quirk of Internet Explorer involving the Platform for Privacy Preferences Project standard.

  Posted by Justin James | January 29, 2013, 5:49 AM PST

• Windows Phone 8 development: How to get started

  Here’s the rundown of what you need to know to start developing for Windows Phone 8. We also highlight the differences between Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 development.

  Posted by Justin James | January 28, 2013, 3:35 AM PST

• Advice for developers about UX, requirements, project management

  Read why Justin James thinks developers should continue to focus on user experience, get to know their users, and improve project management.

  Posted by Justin James | January 25, 2013, 9:11 PM PST

• Poll: Do you work with SOAP or REST services?

  Do you mainly work with SOAP or REST, a little of both services, or neither? Let us know by taking this developer poll.

  Posted by Justin James | January 25, 2013, 9:22 AM PST

• Visualize code with Visual Studio 2012's Code Map

  Tony Patton highlights what you can do with the Code Map feature of Visual Studio 2012. Find out if he plans to use Code Map in future projects.

  Posted by Tony Patton | January 23, 2013, 1:24 PM PST

• Poll: Do you plan to develop for BlackBerry 10?

  RIM’s incentives for developing for BlackBerry 10 might be enough to get developers’ attention. Let us know whether you plan to develop for the platform.

  Posted by Justin James | January 15, 2013, 11:53 AM PST

• Windows 8: An unprecedented opportunity for enterprise developers

  Sanjay Bhatia says the real opportunity for Windows 8 developers is not in making a $10 app that anyone can clone, but in providing solutions that offer businesses a six figure ROI.

  Posted by Guest Contributor | January 14, 2013, 9:17 AM PST

• CSS interview questions and answers

  Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample CSS proficiency interview Q&As and code snippets useful.

  Posted by Tony Patton | January 10, 2013, 12:12 PM PST

• Updated advice about agile, the cloud, HTML, and web apps

  Justin James shares his new perspectives about agile methodologies, the cloud, HTML, and web applications.

  Posted by Justin James | January 10, 2013, 11:24 AM PST