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50+ Keyboard shortcuts to move faster in Microsoft PowerPoint
Jul 2005
This list provides more than 50 keyboard shortcuts to help you work faster in Microsoft PowerPoint. This handy, two-page table lists more than 50 keyboard shortcuts and their corresponding...
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How do I... Generate barcodes using C#?
Nov 2007
There are many libraries that you can buy to generate barcodes from the .NET Framework. But why buy one when you could use a free font in conjunction with a few GDI+ functions? Zach Smith shows...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Use Microsoft Message Queuing in C# for inter-process communication
Mar 2007
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) is a way to send messages to a queue for later processing. The messages are sent to the queue by a "Producer" application, and retrieved from the queue by a...
Provided by Zach Smith
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6 steps to better software documentation
May 2005
Well-written documentation plays a far more important role than it is often given credit for. By answering common user questions, support documentation like a user manual or technical cheat sheet...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you can do to create better documentation
Jul 2007
Documentation isn't exactly the reason why most IT professional chose their career. But with the right amount of enthusiasm, hard work and attention to detail you can become a much more valuable...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
An effective PowerPoint presentation requires more skill than clipart
Jul 2005
Effective communication with a PowerPoint presentation takes more skill than many of us want to believe. How effective was your last PowerPoint presentation? While it is relatively simple to...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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10 things that make software user-friendly
Sep 2010
A product that's difficult to figure out, inefficient to use, or poorly supported is not going to win much of a user base. See whether you agree with these criteria for user-friendliness.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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The Find Master Browser Utility script
Oct 2001
Use this VBScript to locate the master browser in any Windows peer-to-peer workgroup.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 reasons why use cases are indispensable to your software development project
Nov 2007
Well-written use case narratives (or simply "use cases") offer the analysis, development, and testing teams an invaluable guidebook. A use case is a formalized story that describes how someone...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Measure CPU and memory consumption of a Java application using standard APIs
May 2006
The Java library described in this document will measure native Java process size and current CPU usage using standard APIs for both a Windows XP and Solaris operating system environment. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
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17 useful PHP array functions complete with examples
Jul 2005
This document outlines some of the more useful functions in the PHP array toolkit, and features detailed explanations and usage examples. Like arrays in other programming languages, PHP arrays...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Master the use of variables in your Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) procedures
May 2007
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) procedures often need to store temporary values for use in statements and calculations that come later in the code. Although you may get away with using the...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Empty Folder Tracker
Aug 2003
You don't want empty folders to waste resources on your Windows machines--but you also don't want to waste time locating them and deleting them manually. Use this handy VBS utility to quickly find...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Capture the right user requirements with these best practices for writing software specifications
Jul 2006
An application development specification describes how to meet user needs: it gives shape to the requirements, defines the quality of the product, and elaborates the product's design and...
Provided by Melonfire
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10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field
Nov 2007
Programmers enjoy a reputation for being peculiar people. In fact, even within the development community, there are certain programmer archetypes that other programmers find strange. Justin James...
Provided by Justin James
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Hands-on programming: Create a function library from an external configuration
Jan 2010
Developer Justin James shows you how to create a generic class that can be retrieved by name and a class that inherits from the generic class and pre-loads itself with functions stored in an...
Provided by Justin James
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Book chapters
Perfect your software by applying these critical testing processes
Aug 2007
The quality of any software project is unknown until the development team starts pounding on it, looking for ways to push the system under test as far out of control and away from the expected as...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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GUI scripting in bash
Jul 2010
GUI programming for shell scripts, with helper programs like Zenity and kdialog, is much easier to accomplish than GUI programs for other programming environments. Vincent Danen demonstrates what...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things you should know about PowerPoint abuse
Sep 2005
Who hasn't sat through a badly constructed, poorly delivered presentation? This list of mistakes will help you avoid some of the most commonly made PowerPoint blunders. PowerPoint is a wonderful...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Applied reflection: Write 80 percent less access code when interacting with a database
Sep 2006
With databases behind virtually every application, quite a bit of time is spent by application developers writing code to interact with databases. Zach Smith explains how to combine the Microsoft...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Book chapters
Create and use images to make better Java applications
Aug 2007
Since the introduction of Java 2D in J2SE 1.2, Java programmers have had access to a straightforward and effective image-processing model. Learn how to use Java 2D's powerful facilities to...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Access the true power of JavaScript with object oriented programming
Jun 2005
This download takes an in depth look at some of the key concepts of object oriented programming (OOP) in JavaScript and then discuss how JavaScript implements them. While object oriented (OO)...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Learn advanced JavaScript techniques with this free chess game tool
Aug 2005
Whether it is determining the position of a pawn on a chess board or a button on a Web interface, properly coding JavaScript requires thorough knowledge of the underlying logic. Programming is as...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Get up to speed on C# basic concepts
Jun 2006
C# is a simple, modern, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language that combines the high productivity of rapid application development languages with the raw power of C and C++. The C#...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Master the fundamentals of C#
Jul 2007
Explore the fundamentals of the C# programming language in this sample chapter from C# Primer: A Practical Approach. Investigate Web forms and type inheritance as well as predefined language...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Release management: Unnecessary evil or Holy Grail?
Nov 2009
Release management is not a checkpoint or a fix for bad development practice when it comes to releasing needed changes into production. But it can improve the process governing those changes --...
Provided by Erica Henson
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Book chapters
Use the Adapter design pattern in Java to interface consistently with clients
Nov 2006
Leverage the power of design patterns in Java: learn how to use the Adapter pattern to provide consistent interfaces to clients in this sample chapter from Design Patterns in Java, 2nd Edition....
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Powerful PowerPoint presentations
Jan 2001
We've collected seven articles offering the best of our PowerPoint tips and tricks. Download this article compilation and set your presentations on fire!
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13 useful data manipulating Perl string functions
Jun 2005
This download will familiarize you with Perl's string functions, by listing and explaining some of the most important functions, together with sample code, and guidance on when to use each one. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Driver Query tool HTA
Aug 2002
This HTML Application (HTA) uses Windows Script Host and VBScript to give XP Pro's Driver Query tool a GUI front end.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Maximize Lunch and Learns: Make the Most of Your Presentations
Aug 2005
This sample presentation from TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2006 provides tips and recommendations for maximizing Lunch and Learn-style training presentations.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Take advantage of powerful built-in constructs with 10 unusual Perl variables
May 2005
The cryptic variable naming scheme can cause severe heartache for novice programmers trying to understand Perl, and can take some getting used to even for experienced developers. However, Perl's...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 gifts to give your development team this holiday season
Nov 2010
Show your developers how much you appreciate their hard work and loyalty by choosing from this list of gift ideas. Some are more tangible than others -- and some won't cost you a dime.This...
Provided by Justin James
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Take advantage of built-in PHP flexibility to execute external programs
Nov 2006
The PHP language has over 1500 built-in functions and more than 150 add-on extensions. The built-in flexibility of PHP allows developers to launch their own external programs from within PHP and...
Provided by Melonfire
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Using IPC channels and .NET Framework 2.0 to communicate between processes
Dec 2006
Many C++ developers are used to using named pipes to communicate from one application to another. Unfortunately the .NET Framework does not supply an easy way to access named pipes. With the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Book chapters
Learn Java from the ground up: Explore basic principles and functions of programming via a simple virtual computer model
Jan 2007
Ground-Up Java focuses on basic concepts, key techniques, and working examples to transform the true beginner to programming into someone who really "gets" Java. This sample chapter explains, in...
Provided by Sybex
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10 ways to screw up your VBA code
Nov 2010
It's easy to get enticed into cutting corners when you write VBA code -- but that's likely to create problems down the road. Susan Harkins looks at some misconceptions that lead to bad practices,...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10+ of my favorite Windows API functions to use in Office applications
Dec 2010
When a VBA solution falls short of your needs, there's probably a Windows API function that can handle the job. Susan Harkins lists 10 handy APIs and explains how you can put them to work.This...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Book chapters
Get started developing iPhone apps
Jan 2010
This chapter from iPhone for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach looks at iPhone functionality, the updated features of the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3x operating system, the Cocoa frameworks,...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Learn to use data structures with VB 2005 Express
Dec 2005
This preview chapter from Visual Basic 2005 Express: Now Playing offers a solid introduction to using queues, stacks, and hash tables to manipulate data. Visual Basic 2005 Express is designed to...
Provided by No Starch Press
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10+ of my favorite Windows API functions to use in Office applications
Dec 2010
When a VBA solution falls short of your needs, there's probably a Windows API function that can handle the job. Susan Harkins lists 10 handy APIs and explains how you can put them to work.This...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10 gifts to give your development team this holiday season
Nov 2010
Show your developers how much you appreciate their hard work and loyalty by choosing from this list of gift ideas. Some are more tangible than others -- and some won't cost you a dime.This...
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
10 ways to screw up your VBA code
Nov 2010
It's easy to get enticed into cutting corners when you write VBA code -- but that's likely to create problems down the road. Susan Harkins looks at some misconceptions that lead to bad practices,...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Tools & Templates
Product usage survey
Sep 2010
You may not be seeing any obvious signs that your relationship with a client is souring, but there could be hints that everything isn't as rosy as it once was -- or could be again. This survey...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 things that make software user-friendly
Sep 2010
A product that's difficult to figure out, inefficient to use, or poorly supported is not going to win much of a user base. See whether you agree with these criteria for user-friendliness.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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GUI scripting in bash
Jul 2010
GUI programming for shell scripts, with helper programs like Zenity and kdialog, is much easier to accomplish than GUI programs for other programming environments. Vincent Danen demonstrates what...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
10 signs that software is becoming more standardized
Jul 2010
Have you noticed that certain features keep turning up in more and more software? Brien Posey has -- and he thinks such standardization is on the rise. See if you agree with his observations.This...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Hands-on programming: Create a function library from an external configuration
Jan 2010
Developer Justin James shows you how to create a generic class that can be retrieved by name and a class that inherits from the generic class and pre-loads itself with functions stored in an...
Provided by Justin James
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Book chapters
Get started developing iPhone apps
Jan 2010
This chapter from iPhone for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach looks at iPhone functionality, the updated features of the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3x operating system, the Cocoa frameworks,...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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10 reasons to use Azure for your cloud apps
Jan 2010
Cloud platforms are available from various vendors, including Amazon, IBM, and Google. But Deb Shinder thinks Microsoft Azure might be the best choice.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Release management: Unnecessary evil or Holy Grail?
Nov 2009
Release management is not a checkpoint or a fix for bad development practice when it comes to releasing needed changes into production. But it can improve the process governing those changes --...
Provided by Erica Henson
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10 ADO best practices
May 2009
You can work more efficiently with data when you know how to take advantage of the ActiveX data objects (ADO) library. Susan Harkins offers some pointers that will help you use ADO objects...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Real-world use of ColdFusion 8: Two technical case studies
Nov 2008
Brian Kotek looks at how two growing organizations -- NaturalInsight and FoodSHIELD -- are using ColdFusion 8 to solve business problems. He also drills down into what developers think ColdFusion...
Provided by Brian Kotek
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Book chapters
Improve your UI by expressing time effectively
Jul 2008
Your user interface may convey time for various reasons, such as through progress indicators that tell users how long they have to wait for an operation to complete. This chapter from Designing...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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Get Up To Speed: The GIMP
May 2008
If you are familiar with the Photoshop, then you will know your way around the Linux equivalent called The GIMP. The GIMP (GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Project) is an open source image...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 non-monetary benefits to attract and retain top developers
Mar 2008
When recruiting developers, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that money is what brings in the best and the brightest. After all, developers tend to receive paychecks a bit beefier than...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I... Create an image mask when using Sony Vegas?
Feb 2008
Sony Vegas is an image editing and manipulation application geared toward the average amateur editor, but it is still a very powerful and capable tool. Creating what is commonly known as a mask in...
Provided by Steven Warren
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How do I... Generate barcodes using C#?
Nov 2007
There are many libraries that you can buy to generate barcodes from the .NET Framework. But why buy one when you could use a free font in conjunction with a few GDI+ functions? Zach Smith shows...
Provided by Zach Smith
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10 reasons why use cases are indispensable to your software development project
Nov 2007
Well-written use case narratives (or simply "use cases") offer the analysis, development, and testing teams an invaluable guidebook. A use case is a formalized story that describes how someone...
Provided by Joe Goss
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10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field
Nov 2007
Programmers enjoy a reputation for being peculiar people. In fact, even within the development community, there are certain programmer archetypes that other programmers find strange. Justin James...
Provided by Justin James
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Book chapters
Master the grammar of NXT-G and build a ScanBot
Oct 2007
LEGO and National Instruments designed the computer language NXT-G to explicitly run on a toy, but that doesn't mean it's "just a toy" or that it can't be used to write "real" programs. There is...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Represent the Fibonacci Sequence as a collection in the form of an STL sequence class
Oct 2007
Anyone who appreciates mathematical elegance will appreciate the Fibonacci sequence and its associated relationship, the Golden Ratio. In this chapter download from Extended STL: Collections and...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Reap the benefits of modular programming within the NetBeans platform
Sep 2007
As applications become more and more complicated, they are more frequently assembled from modules that were developed independently. Modular coding enables developers to achieve and manage this...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Create and use images to make better Java applications
Aug 2007
Since the introduction of Java 2D in J2SE 1.2, Java programmers have had access to a straightforward and effective image-processing model. Learn how to use Java 2D's powerful facilities to...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Perfect your software by applying these critical testing processes
Aug 2007
The quality of any software project is unknown until the development team starts pounding on it, looking for ways to push the system under test as far out of control and away from the expected as...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Write automated tests in xUnit using Test Double patterns
Aug 2007
Automated testing is a cornerstone of agile software development: an effective testing strategy delivers new functionality more aggressively, accelerates user feedback, and improves quality. In...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Organize your Web Tools platform (WTP) development project
Aug 2007
Java Web application developers with a working knowledge of Java programming and some experience using Eclipse will benefit from the discussion of the architecture of Java Web applications and...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Learn semantic tagging techniques for Java developers
Jul 2007
Java developers who wish to participate in building the Semantic Web need to be familiar with official standards such as Resource Description Framework (RDF) in order to tag documents...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Create useful and relevant JavaScript documentation with JSDoc
Jul 2007
Whatever the reason, not documenting an application is never a good thing, even if it is usually something of a chore. This is especially true when given the task of documenting client-side...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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Book chapters
Create more secure software: Apply static analysis to your code review process
Jul 2007
Network security, judicious administration, and wise use are all important, but ultimately, software security cannot be left to the system administrator or the end user. It is the responsibility...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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10 things you can do to create better documentation
Jul 2007
Documentation isn't exactly the reason why most IT professional chose their career. But with the right amount of enthusiasm, hard work and attention to detail you can become a much more valuable...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Develop a more agile and effective software development process with continuous integration (CI)
Jul 2007
Developing software requires planning for change, continuously observing the results, and incrementally course-correcting based on the results. This is how continuous integration (CI) operates....
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Master the fundamentals of C#
Jul 2007
Explore the fundamentals of the C# programming language in this sample chapter from C# Primer: A Practical Approach. Investigate Web forms and type inheritance as well as predefined language...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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10 JSP tag libraries no programmer should be without
Jun 2007
One of JSP's most overlooked features is its ability to work with reusable code blocks, aka "tag libraries", to add new functionality to a JSP application. These tag libraries, declared using...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Write, compile, and execute a program in C++
Jun 2007
Learning any new programming language requires writing programs. Learn how to write, compile, and execute simple programs in C++ in this sample chapter from C++ Primer, 4th Edition. First,...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Audit your code for security problems
Jun 2007
If you're a developer who has joined a development project already in progress or have decided to use third-party code, or if you're an administrator who is worried about the quality of code...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Master the use of variables in your Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) procedures
May 2007
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) procedures often need to store temporary values for use in statements and calculations that come later in the code. Although you may get away with using the...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Create ZIP archives dynamically and on the fly with Perl
May 2007
Perl has the ability to dynamically create and read compressed ZIP archives without relying on external tools and utilities, via its Archive::Zip module. This tutorial runs you through the basics,...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Apply object-oriented analysis and design to the problem of software complexity
Apr 2007
Failure to master the complexity of software often results in projects that are late, over budget, and deficient in their stated requirements. In this sample chapter from Object-Oriented Analysis...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Get professional image editing for free with GIMPShop
Apr 2007
Professional quality image editing tools are not quite as expensive as you may think. The open source image editing application called GIMPShop is every bit as powerful as the expensive standard...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Book chapters
Follow the rules to more effective C# programming
Apr 2005
For C# programmers, no single function generates more discussion and more confusion than GetHashCode(). Hash-based containers use hash codes to optimize searches. In .NET, every object has a hash...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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The Find Master Browser Utility script
Oct 2001
Use this VBScript to locate the master browser in any Windows peer-to-peer workgroup.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 reasons to use Azure for your cloud apps
Jan 2010
Cloud platforms are available from various vendors, including Amazon, IBM, and Google. But Deb Shinder thinks Microsoft Azure might be the best choice.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Get started developing iPhone apps
Jan 2010
This chapter from iPhone for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach looks at iPhone functionality, the updated features of the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3x operating system, the Cocoa frameworks,...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
13 useful data manipulating Perl string functions
Jun 2005
This download will familiarize you with Perl's string functions, by listing and explaining some of the most important functions, together with sample code, and guidance on when to use each one. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Driver Query tool HTA
Aug 2002
This HTML Application (HTA) uses Windows Script Host and VBScript to give XP Pro's Driver Query tool a GUI front end.
Provided by TechRepublic
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File Compare Tool executable file
Sep 2002
For IT pros, using the FC DOS-based command can be frustrating. That is why Greg Shultz developed a neat little HTML Application (HTA) that uses Windows Script Host and VBScript to give the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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GUI front end for NetStat
Feb 2004
NetStat is a powerful utility, but the command line switches can be confusing. This HTA application can make NetStat more user-friendly.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Code better and find bugs faster with built-in NetBeans debugging support
Jul 2005
Debugging is a fact of life for any Java developer. This chapter from NetBeans(TM) IDE Field Guide: Developing Desktop, Web, Enterprise, and Mobile Applications shows you how the built-in debugger...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Guaranteeing production readiness prior to application deployment
Nov 2004
This white paper goes far beyond the typical recommendations of testing and documentation of new applications. We offer numerous practical tips to guarantee first-time successful deployment of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Maximize Lunch and Learns: Make the Most of Your Presentations
Aug 2005
This sample presentation from TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2006 provides tips and recommendations for maximizing Lunch and Learn-style training presentations.
Provided by TechRepublic
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What are you teaching your software developers and is it hurting you?
Feb 2006
If your software developers are learning how to be software developers through their experience at your organization, perhaps you should ask what you are teaching them. Learning a programming...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
An effective PowerPoint presentation requires more skill than clipart
Jul 2005
Effective communication with a PowerPoint presentation takes more skill than many of us want to believe. How effective was your last PowerPoint presentation? While it is relatively simple to...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Downloads
100+ Keyboard shortcuts to move faster in TextPad
Jul 2005
This list provides more than 100 keyboard shortcuts to help you work faster with the TextPad text editor. This handy, four-page table lists more than 100 keyboard shortcuts and their...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Make your C# programs react with Delegates, Events, and Indexers
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself the C# Language in 21 Days, discusses how to work with indexers, delegates, and events in C#. Learn about some of the more complicated topics...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Learn to use data structures with VB 2005 Express
Dec 2005
This preview chapter from Visual Basic 2005 Express: Now Playing offers a solid introduction to using queues, stacks, and hash tables to manipulate data. Visual Basic 2005 Express is designed to...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
Take advantage of powerful built-in constructs with 10 unusual Perl variables
May 2005
The cryptic variable naming scheme can cause severe heartache for novice programmers trying to understand Perl, and can take some getting used to even for experienced developers. However, Perl's...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
17 useful PHP array functions complete with examples
Jul 2005
This document outlines some of the more useful functions in the PHP array toolkit, and features detailed explanations and usage examples. Like arrays in other programming languages, PHP arrays...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Manipulate strings with PHP
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from PHP Phrasebook, discusses how to use PHP to manipulate strings. Of all data types PHP supports, strings are probably the ones most often used.This sample chapter,...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Ten commandments of egoless programming
Jun 2005
The term 'egoless programming' was coined more than 30 years ago to describe a philosophy that advocates putting developer egos on hold in the interest of producing higher-quality, lower-defect...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Learn advanced JavaScript techniques with this free chess game tool
Aug 2005
Whether it is determining the position of a pawn on a chess board or a button on a Web interface, properly coding JavaScript requires thorough knowledge of the underlying logic. Programming is as...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Create Impressionist painting effects using Photoshop
May 2006
This excerpt from Photoshop Fine Art Effects Cookbook demonstrates how Photoshop users can transform ordinary images into masterpieces that simulate the classic style of the famous French...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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10 CPAN Perl modules that make life easier for Win32 programmers
Jun 2006
The Comprehensive Perl Archive Network's (CPAN) collection of Windows-specific Perl modules eases the extension of the programming language to the Windows universe. This download catalogs 10 Perl...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Rethink concurrency: Task execution in Java 5.0
Jun 2006
Java 5.0 is a huge step forward for the development of concurrent applications in Java, providing new higher-level components and additional low-level mechanisms that make it easier to build...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Get up to speed on C# basic concepts
Jun 2006
C# is a simple, modern, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language that combines the high productivity of rapid application development languages with the raw power of C and C++. The C#...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
10 signs that software is becoming more standardized
Jul 2010
Have you noticed that certain features keep turning up in more and more software? Brien Posey has -- and he thinks such standardization is on the rise. See if you agree with his observations.This...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Tools & Templates
Product usage survey
Sep 2010
You may not be seeing any obvious signs that your relationship with a client is souring, but there could be hints that everything isn't as rosy as it once was -- or could be again. This survey...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 gifts to give your development team this holiday season
Nov 2010
Show your developers how much you appreciate their hard work and loyalty by choosing from this list of gift ideas. Some are more tangible than others -- and some won't cost you a dime.This...
Provided by Justin James
-
Downloads
Capture the right user requirements with these best practices for writing software specifications
Jul 2006
An application development specification describes how to meet user needs: it gives shape to the requirements, defines the quality of the product, and elaborates the product's design and...
Provided by Melonfire
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Downloads
12 Questions a developer must answer in a contract winning RFP response
Jul 2006
With rising competition, vendor selection is becoming increasingly complex and more and more clients are using the RFP response as a basis for comparison between different vendors to evaluate the...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Develop your first beans in Enterprise JavaBeans 3.0
Jul 2006
Just as the Java platform revolutionized the way we think about software development, the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) and Java Persistence specifications revolutionized the way we think about...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Convert tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge to ensure better application development
Sep 2006
Anyone who's ever developed an application from scratch knows that it's difficult to fully understand the objective of the user or subject matter expert, when they describe the problem that the...
Provided by Robert L. Bogue
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Applied reflection: Extracting business objects from data structures
Sep 2006
While transforming data structures into business objects is not a complex task, a significant amount of development time is devoted to this aspect of application development. Zach Smith shows you...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Downloads
Applied reflection: Write 80 percent less access code when interacting with a database
Sep 2006
With databases behind virtually every application, quite a bit of time is spent by application developers writing code to interact with databases. Zach Smith explains how to combine the Microsoft...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Control the flow of your Perl scripts by understanding and using program loops
Oct 2006
One of the most important things you can learn in Perl programming involves controlling the flow of your program. Learn the different Perl constructs that allow you to repeatedly execute a set of...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Add printer support to your Windows applications in Microsoft Visual Basic 2005
Oct 2006
Visual Basic 2005 enables developers to rapidly build applications, with enhancements across its visual designers, code editor, language, and debugger that help accelerate the development and...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Develop a framework to meet requirements for code and design reuse
Nov 2006
Frameworks allow software architects and developers to reuse code, abstractions and designs, and are typically built with the intention of large-scale reuse. However, it is fairly common for a...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Manipulate dates and time with these 10 Perl CPAN modules
Nov 2006
The ability to manipulate dates and times is fundamental to most programming languages, and Perl is no exception. However, it is often necessary go beyond the bare-bones capabilities built into...
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Take advantage of built-in PHP flexibility to execute external programs
Nov 2006
The PHP language has over 1500 built-in functions and more than 150 add-on extensions. The built-in flexibility of PHP allows developers to launch their own external programs from within PHP and...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Use JavaScript variables and built-in functions to update your Web pages automatically
Dec 2006
Focus on a simple script that automatically changes the date on your Web page in this sample chapter from The Book of JavaScript, 2nd Edition. Along the way, learn how JavaScript uses variables...
Provided by No Starch Press
