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	<title>Software Engineer Blog | TechRepublic</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Web developers, software engineers, and programmers of various stripes will find a variety of tutorials and tips to help them improve their methods, deepen their coding skills, and build better applications.]]></description>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Reverse engineering your .NET applications]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/reverse-engineering-your-net-applications/6834]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The .NET Framework makes it easy to reverse engineer an existing application. Discover what techniques to use to deter prying eyes from deconstructing your code.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The .NET Framework makes it easy to reverse engineer an existing application. Discover what techniques to use to deter prying eyes from deconstructing your code.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-18T13:30:35Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Streamline CSS development with LESS]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/streamline-css-development-with-less/6817]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/streamline-css-development-with-less/6817]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-16T16:07:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Why programmers should study the art of programming]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/why-programmers-should-study-the-art-of-programming/4160]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Chip Camden encourages programmers to cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the trade by accumulating a knowledge of its history and keeping an eye on recent developments.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Chip Camden encourages programmers to cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the trade by accumulating a knowledge of its history and keeping an eye on recent developments.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/why-programmers-should-study-the-art-of-programming/4160]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-11T03:58:54Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Improve web page load time with yepnope.js]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/improve-web-page-load-time-with-yepnopejs/6789]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The yepnope.js library offers a simple approach to asynchronously and conditionally loading web page resources. Here's a basic usage guide for yepnope.js.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The yepnope.js library offers a simple approach to asynchronously and conditionally loading web page resources. Here's a basic usage guide for yepnope.js.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/improve-web-page-load-time-with-yepnopejs/6789]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-10T18:03:57Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Seven traits of effective programmers]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/seven-traits-of-effective-programmers/6750]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/seven-traits-of-effective-programmers/6750]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-05T04:18:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[CodePaLOUsa: Humanitarian Toolbox, F#, open source licensing, happiness]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/codepalousa-humanitarian-toolbox-f-open-source-licensing-happiness/6755]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Software development madness returned to the River City last week by way of CodePaLOUsa. Read about some of the conference's highlights.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Software development madness returned to the River City last week by way of CodePaLOUsa. Read about some of the conference's highlights.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/codepalousa-humanitarian-toolbox-f-open-source-licensing-happiness/6755]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-29T17:48:40Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[How developers can survive a 'go live' scenario]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/how-developers-can-survive-a-go-live-scenario/6724]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Something always goes wrong in a "go live" scenario. Prepare your development team, your work environment, and yourself to handle these high-pressure situations.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Something always goes wrong in a "go live" scenario. Prepare your development team, your work environment, and yourself to handle these high-pressure situations.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/how-developers-can-survive-a-go-live-scenario/6724]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-25T17:51:59Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Expand your utility belt with Underscore.js]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/expand-your-utility-belt-with-underscorejs/6713]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The JavaScript library Underscore.js streamlines tasks and allows you to do more with fewer lines of code. Get a sense of what you can do with some of its 60+ functions.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The JavaScript library Underscore.js streamlines tasks and allows you to do more with fewer lines of code. Get a sense of what you can do with some of its 60+ functions.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/expand-your-utility-belt-with-underscorejs/6713]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-24T18:07:10Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Long-term trends in development methodologies]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/long-term-trends-in-development-methodologies/6703]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Agile techniques, user feedback incorporated into the development process, and the cloud are three trends that warrant your attention.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Agile techniques, user feedback incorporated into the development process, and the cloud are three trends that warrant your attention.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/long-term-trends-in-development-methodologies/6703]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-18T22:59:53Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Embrace the JSON standard in your C# code]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/embrace-the-json-standard-in-your-c-code/6684]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Looking for a leaner approach than XML for formatting and sending data? Then give JSON and even Json.NET, a tool for working with JSON data within C#, a try.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Looking for a leaner approach than XML for formatting and sending data? Then give JSON and even Json.NET, a tool for working with JSON data within C#, a try.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/embrace-the-json-standard-in-your-c-code/6684]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-16T14:16:39Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Long-term technology trends developers need to know]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/long-term-technology-trends-developers-need-to-know/6665]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Justin James highlights some factors developers should consider when making tech decisions about languages, Web Services, databases, and more.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Justin James highlights some factors developers should consider when making tech decisions about languages, Web Services, databases, and more.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/long-term-technology-trends-developers-need-to-know/6665]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-12T03:01:45Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Spell-check .NET applications with NHunspell]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/spell-check-net-applications-with-nhunspell/6567]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ NHunspell provides full-featured spell-checking, thesaurus, and hyphenation features for .NET applications. Here's how to get and use NHunspell.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ NHunspell provides full-featured spell-checking, thesaurus, and hyphenation features for .NET applications. Here's how to get and use NHunspell.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/spell-check-net-applications-with-nhunspell/6567]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-05T19:45:59Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Open source's profound impact on the development community]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/open-sources-profound-impact-on-the-development-community/6628]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Justin James gives a brief overview of open source's evolution and how perceptions about it have changed. He also explains how open source gives developers new career options.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Justin James gives a brief overview of open source's evolution and how perceptions about it have changed. He also explains how open source gives developers new career options.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-03T03:02:31Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Build powerful web interfaces with Bootstrap]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/build-powerful-web-interfaces-with-bootstrap/6607]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Bootstrap provides developers and designers with a straightforward way to create web interfaces. Here's how to use the open source framework's design features.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bootstrap provides developers and designers with a straightforward way to create web interfaces. Here's how to use the open source framework's design features.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/build-powerful-web-interfaces-with-bootstrap/6607]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-01T16:32:28Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[VsVim brings the power of vim to Visual Studio]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/vsvim-brings-the-power-of-vim-to-visual-studio/6579]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Learn how to put VsVim, an adaptation of vim that works with the Visual Studio IDE, into action.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Learn how to put VsVim, an adaptation of vim that works with the Visual Studio IDE, into action.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/vsvim-brings-the-power-of-vim-to-visual-studio/6579]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-28T04:18:01Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Use paired programming to increase efficiency and reduce bugs]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/use-paired-programming-to-increase-efficiency-and-reduce-bugs/6596]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Justin James discusses two ways to use paired programming and offers tips on what you should consider in terms of work setup and skill levels for this exercise.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Justin James discusses two ways to use paired programming and offers tips on what you should consider in terms of work setup and skill levels for this exercise.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/use-paired-programming-to-increase-efficiency-and-reduce-bugs/6596]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-26T16:11:24Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[AWS Elastic Beanstalk simplifies Amazon cloud deployments]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/aws-elastic-beanstalk-simplifies-amazon-cloud-deployments/6519]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ See how Amazon Web Services Elastic Beanstalk with .NET via Visual Studio provides a straightforward way for developers to deploy their .NET applications to the AWS cloud.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ See how Amazon Web Services Elastic Beanstalk with .NET via Visual Studio provides a straightforward way for developers to deploy their .NET applications to the AWS cloud.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/aws-elastic-beanstalk-simplifies-amazon-cloud-deployments/6519]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-21T19:08:11Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Two ways to integrate UserVoice into your application]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/two-ways-to-integrate-uservoice-into-your-application/6549]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Learn how to UserVoice to provide help desk and feedback services for users. This powerful tool might make your developers, support staff, and users happy.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Learn how to UserVoice to provide help desk and feedback services for users. This powerful tool might make your developers, support staff, and users happy.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/two-ways-to-integrate-uservoice-into-your-application/6549]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-19T03:47:42Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Five technical considerations for SaaS applications]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/five-technical-considerations-for-saas-applications/6515]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Should you commit to a vendor? Can your application scale? These are just two of the questions developers should think about when building a SaaS app.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Should you commit to a vendor? Can your application scale? These are just two of the questions developers should think about when building a SaaS app.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/five-technical-considerations-for-saas-applications/6515]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-14T20:59:13Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Integrate AWS with .NET applications by using a Visual Studio add-in]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/integrate-aws-with-net-applications-by-using-a-visual-studio-add-in/6468]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The AWS Toolkit for Visual Studio simplifies building .NET applications using Amazon Web Services features. Get details on using the extension.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The AWS Toolkit for Visual Studio simplifies building .NET applications using Amazon Web Services features. Get details on using the extension.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/integrate-aws-with-net-applications-by-using-a-visual-studio-add-in/6468]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tony Patton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-03-11T21:56:17Z</pubDate>
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