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Modernizer enables HTML5 on older browsers
Modernizr allows developers to start using HTML5 today with a high degree of compatibility even on older browsers.
Posted by Justin James | June 7, 2012, 2:43 PM PDT
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Poll: Does developing 'native' apps in HTML make sense?
Justin James thinks using HTML to develop Metro apps for Windows 8 feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. What do you think about developing "native" apps in HTML?
Posted by Justin James | June 5, 2012, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by todd_dsm
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GitHub for Windows delivers simple version control
Justin James walks you through GitHub's GUI client for Windows and explains why he thinks GitHub is worth checking out.
Posted by Justin James | May 31, 2012, 3:09 PM PDT
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Take your JavaScript skills to the server with node.js
The node.js framework makes JavaScript programming easier by embracing real-time application development with an event-driven, non-blocking I/O approach.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 28, 2012, 7:31 AM PDT
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Zoosk's 'in a relationship' with Google Closure
Zoosk's VP of engineering explains why their development team chose the scalable Google Closure, a JavaScript tool set, as a replacement to a PHP-based architecture.
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 22, 2012, 6:33 AM PDT
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Getting HTML5 to work on a simple site
Justin James reviews The HTML5 Developer's Cookbook and describes using the Modernizr library to convert some features on his site to HTML5.
Posted by Justin James | May 21, 2012, 9:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Poll: Would you quit a job over the use of certain development technologies?
Some developers might think it's ludicrous, especially in this economy, to resign because you don't like the technologies used at work. Some would disagree. Where do you stand?
Posted by Justin James | May 16, 2012, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by hilikus_666
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My first Windows 8 application: A wrap up
If you're serious about Windows 8 development, read these pointers, find out what might trip you up more than anything else, and learn what to consider in terms of testing.
Posted by Justin James | May 15, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Poll: Who makes the technical decisions in your organization?
Take this poll to let us know whether a business manager, a technical manager, a senior tech person, line staff, or the team makes the technical decisions in your organization.
Posted by Justin James | May 7, 2012, 8:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by shonlh@...
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Utilize JavaScript messaging with postal.js
Tony Patton covers the key concepts of postal.js, an in-memory service bus for server and client-side JavaScript development.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 7, 2012, 6:52 AM PDT
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Making a Total row in Agile Platform
Justin James discusses his two approaches to making a Total row in the OutSystems Agile Platform. Find out why his first try didn't work out well.
Posted by Justin James | May 4, 2012, 10:33 PM PDT
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Poll: Does Microsoft 'move the cheese' too often?
Software developers, are you look for alternatives because of Microsoft's churn rate on technologies? Let us know by taking this poll.
Posted by Justin James | May 3, 2012, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by apotheon
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Developer news: IronPython 2.7.3 Alpha 1, Standing Cloud Marketplace, Nokia's Code Warrior
Read about how Casablanca eases REST work in C++, VPS.NET, a free course to get up-to-date with ASP.NET MVC, the best application UIs of the year, and more.
Posted by Justin James | May 2, 2012, 10:29 AM PDT
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Focus on iPad development instead of Windows 8 for now
After studying the details about Windows 8 versions, Justin James encourages software developers to look at iPad development first.
Posted by Justin James | April 28, 2012, 5:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mark Miller
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My first Windows 8 application: Performance problems
Justin James discusses the trials and tribulations of week three of his Windows 8 Metro/WinRT application development project.
Posted by Justin James | April 27, 2012, 3:10 PM PDT
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ASP.NET basics: the page life cycle
This overview of the ASP.NET page life cycle covers how and when page elements are loaded and corresponding events are fired.
Posted by Tony Patton | April 24, 2012, 12:52 PM PDT
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Developer news: Go 1, FileMaker 12, IE10 Compact Inspector
Read about Appcelerator Titanium 2.0, MAVIS, whether to make a "full" site vs. a mobile site, RubyTeach 2012, Eclipse Spring Training, and more.
Posted by Justin James | April 18, 2012, 10:12 AM PDT
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My first Windows 8 application
Justin James replaces the sample data sources in his Windows 8 Metro/WinRT application with connections to the Microsoft Research OData source. He says writing the code to use the data is a horrid...
Posted by Justin James | April 17, 2012, 11:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ron_007
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Poll: How much of your logic is in services?
Let us know whether all, some, or none of your non-UI logic is in services by taking this developer poll.
Posted by Justin James | April 16, 2012, 2:47 PM PDT
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jsFiddle: An online playground for your JavaScript, HTML, CSS
jsFiddle lets developers play with the three core elements of Web development. Check out this powerful application for rapid prototyping and testing.
Posted by Tony Patton | April 13, 2012, 9:16 AM PDT
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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 robonmatt
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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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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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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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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 sqlservermasters
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Migration paths: Replacing Java for internally developed programs
Due to the unique and entrenched position Java holds in the business world / detail a variety of migration paths away from Java, for desktop applications as well as applets
Posted by James Sanders | May 31, 2013, 5:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by wdewey@...
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The art of the small test program
When your application fails, Chip Camden suggests creating a Small Test Program because it will help vendors and developers help you. Here's what is involved in creating such programs.
Posted by Chip Camden | June 6, 2013, 6:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by phscnp
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Avoid getting buried in technical debt
Ward Cunningham wrote in 1992 that shipping first-time code is like going into technical debt. Chip Camden explains that the usefulness of the technical debt metaphor is awareness.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 24, 2013, 1:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by mdwalls
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Reverse engineering your .NET applications
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.
Posted by Tony Patton | May 18, 2013, 6:30 AM PDT
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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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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
