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Support rich text with the Yahoo! User Interface Library
The Yahoo! User Interface Library allows developers to build powerful Web interfaces using code that has been fully tested for proper functionality. The Rich Text Editor is just one example of the...
Posted by Tony Patton | November 5, 2007, 11:53 PM PST | Latest comment by webmaster@...
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Remember a form's position between uses in VB.NET
There are times when it's handy for developers to be able to remember where a form was located the last time the application was used. This quick VB.NET tip shows you a way of using Application...
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | November 1, 2007, 9:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Introducing JavaFX: Sun's new family of Java-based products
JavaFX currently consists of JavaFX Script and JavaFX Mobile. JavaFX Mobile is a complete mobile operating and application environment built around Java and Linux. JavaFX Script is a highly...
Posted by Peter Mikhalenko | October 31, 2007, 11:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by sipoyraj@...
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Developers need to lead the way in a business revolution
Developers, we are rapidly approaching a major inflection point (we may already even be there). The amount of code we write to pretend that legacy systems are not legacy is beyond too much.
Posted by Justin James | October 31, 2007, 8:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by logistic@...
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Sometimes a variables table is better than hard coding into a package
When writing PL/SQL packages, there are times where it's better to store a variable in a table instead of coding it into the package. It's most useful for a variable that you might want to change...
Posted by Rex Baldazo | October 31, 2007, 3:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui
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Why developers should check out ColdFusion 8
Brian Kotek says existing ColdFusion users will find a lot to be happy about in version 8. He urges developers to try the application server and give it an honest look.
Posted by Brian Kotek | October 26, 2007, 9:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by williambq@...
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Create shortcut menus for forms in VB.NET using ContextMenuStrip
In order to implement shortcut menus for a form, you can add the VB.NET ContextMenuStrip control to your form. Irina Medvinskaya explains how to use this control.
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | October 25, 2007, 11:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by swapnagourishetty@...
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Learn what the Java 2D API graphics package offers
The Java 2D API is an API for drawing two-dimensional graphics in Java, as well as an extension of the capabilities of Sun's Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT). Learn about the most interesting...
Posted by Peter Mikhalenko | October 24, 2007, 9:32 AM PDT
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The programming paradigm needs an update
Find out what Justin James really dislikes about programming, and then share your ideas about what direction the programming paradigm should take in the future.
Posted by Justin James | October 23, 2007, 9:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by bcroner
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Windows Presentation Foundation: Another piece of the .NET puzzle
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a framework that is available under the .NET Framework umbrella beginning with version 3.0. A main benefit of WPF is the promise of a common application...
Posted by Tony Patton | October 23, 2007, 8:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by MadestroITSolutions
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A surfeit of caches
A cache is useful in theory. By storing a temporary copy of some page or image, the servers can deliver it faster to the client computer. But if you've ever been stuck trying to debug a problem...
Posted by Rex Baldazo | October 23, 2007, 3:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Sharing the event logic between controls in VB.NET
Whenever you write the code logic that may be used for more than one control, it makes sense to try to save time by creating only one procedure that will handle the event and perform that logic....
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | October 19, 2007, 12:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by dev.sendmail@...
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When will Microsoft fully embrace Web standards?
Microsoft’s slow push towards standards compliance with strides in Internet Explorer 7 gave Web developer Tony Patton hope that the company had finally realized the benefits of Web standards....
Posted by Tony Patton | October 18, 2007, 3:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tig2
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Why do programmers often fly under the radar?
Why do we get so little respect? Is it that we do not toot our horns enough? Do our managers fail to understand our work, so they can't evangelize it properly? Do we make relatively more money...
Posted by Justin James | October 17, 2007, 11:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Extend ASP.NET with HTTP modules
HTTP modules allow you to process incoming requests and outgoing responses to and from an ASP.NET application. Tony Patton offers a closer look at using HTTP modules in ASP.NET applications.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 16, 2007, 7:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by aspatton
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Switching Oracle Portal to a new database is easier than Oracle Tech Support says
If you do not have to support an Oracle Portal, consider yourself lucky. We recently ran into a problem that forced us to quickly move to a new metadata database. Once again, the lousy Oracle...
Posted by Rex Baldazo | October 15, 2007, 4:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Book review: The Art & Science Of CSS
Read this book review of SitePoint's The Art & Science Of CSS by Jonathan Snook, Steve Smith, Jina Bolton, Cameron Adams, and David Johnson to find out why Tony Patton thinks it offers something...
Posted by Tony Patton | October 15, 2007, 11:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by nickpixel
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See how simple it is to create a fading form in VB.NET
Even though you may be able to implement purely cosmetic features in an application, it's important to keep the functionality in mind. In this VB.NET tip, Irina Medvinkskaya shows how to give...
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | October 12, 2007, 12:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by Arijit.Ravi
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Should I make Google part of the programmer's interview?
I've noticed lately that even though everybody in IT uses Google, not everybody knows some of the quick basic tips that can really help when trying to zero in on the answer to a particular search....
Posted by Rex Baldazo | October 9, 2007, 6:15 PM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Book reviews: Get up to speed on .NET's Windows Communication Foundation
Two of O'Reilly's recent books attempt to bring you up to speed on a new technology included in .NET 3.0 called Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Check out whether Tony Patton deems either...
Posted by Tony Patton | October 9, 2007, 1:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by aspatton
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Seven traits of effective programmers
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.
Posted by Justin James | May 4, 2013, 9:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by cmckinney@...
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C# developer interview questions and answers
Software development hiring managers and potential interviewees will find these open-ended C# proficiency interview questions and answers useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | August 13, 2012, 1:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by jhalaka
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JavaScript interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample JavaScript proficiency interview Q&As and code snippets useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | December 14, 2012, 1:07 PM PST | Latest comment by belli_bettens@...
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Why programmers should study the art of programming
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.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 10, 2013, 8:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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ASP.NET development interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample ASP.NET proficiency interview Q&As useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 22, 2012, 9:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Akanksha Kalla
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SQL Server database developer interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these open-ended SQL Server proficiency interview Q&As useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | September 28, 2012, 5:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Let users pick a file to open via OpenFileDialog in VB.NET
Whenever you need to allow a user to open a particular file without forcing the user to type the full path and file name, you can use the OpenFileDialog class. OpenFileDialog has a number of...
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | August 23, 2007, 3:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tokinabo
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Streamline CSS development with LESS
LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 16, 2013, 9:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by maszsam@...
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How developers can survive a 'go live' scenario
Something always goes wrong in a "go live" scenario. Prepare your development team, your work environment, and yourself to handle these high-pressure situations.
Posted by Justin James | April 25, 2013, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Refurbished
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How to test Web services with soapUI
SmartBear's soapUI is a fantastic tool for testing and demoing Web services. Follow these instructions on how to use soapUI to perform Web service testing.
Posted by Justin James | August 27, 2012, 10:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by web-testing-services
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Configuring SQL Developer for MySQL
I rant against Oracle products a lot in this blog, but I have to admit I actually like a few of their products. One of them is SQL Developer. Strangely though, the feature I kind of like best is...
Posted by Rex Baldazo | November 27, 2007, 5:56 PM PST | Latest comment by MariposaLibre
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Expand your utility belt with Underscore.js
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.
Posted by Tony Patton | April 24, 2013, 11:07 AM PDT
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Write a resume that will land you a programming job
Justin James lays out what he sees on a developer's resume that makes him say "wow!"... and what makes him say "ugh!"
Posted by Justin James | October 8, 2007, 10:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by aliyadesouza
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Two approaches to redirection in ASP.NET
ASP.NET provides a few ways to move to different pages. Tony Patton looks at these options and provides commentary on when you should use which approach.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 14, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mandlaanilbabu
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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
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Improve web page load time with yepnope.js
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.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 10, 2013, 11:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by mmesford
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Creating a Web service with VB.NET
VB.NET allows you to use Web services as if they were entirely local objects since most of the marshaling between the client and the server is taking place in the background. This tip shows you...
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | October 4, 2007, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by nimblebits
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Learn how to use the DateTimePicker control in VB.NET
Visual Studio .NET's DateTimePicker control offers a convenient way to allow users to make a date/time selection. In this quick tip, Irina Medvinskaya creates a sample that uses the DateTimePicker...
Posted by Irina Medvinskaya | July 26, 2007, 10:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by harshalj90
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When to use functional programming languages and techniques
If a project requires lots of concurrency/parallelism, its own language, or lots of math, you should think functional programming.
Posted by Claudio Caballero | May 21, 2013, 10:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by Mark Miller
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Develop PowerShell code within Visual Studio
Former PowerShell skeptic Tony Patton describes how the PowerGUI Visual Studio Extension brings PowerShell development into Visual Studio.
Posted by Tony Patton | March 16, 2012, 2:30 PM PDT
