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10+ tips for getting your application into production
Jan 2008
Developers usually consider an application successful if it meets budget, delivery, and business requirements. But getting from development to final acceptance can be a sticky path to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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How do I... Display multiple values in an Access value list control?
Jan 2008
You can populate a list control with an explicit list of values and generally, that list consists of one column, although you can display more. Creating a multi-column value list control is the...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... Use threading to increase performance in C#? (Part 1)
Jan 2008
Threading is commonly used by developers to increase the performance of applications. However, if used incorrectly threading can have the exact opposite effect. Bad threading logic can actually...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Develop a Web site accessible by visually impaired users and comply with the law
Feb 2008
Poorly designed Web pages create a significant challenge to someone who cannot see your Web pages. However, it is easy to make good decisions about page design -- once you understand the Section...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Whitepapers - Video
Microsoft Online Services
Mar 2008
This video presents an overview of Microsoft Online Services.
Provided by Microsoft
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Mining project requirements -- techniques to use before and after an interview
Mar 2008
Conducting a good interview to gather project requirements can be a daunting task -- particularly if you are interviewing a stakeholder who holds a high position in the organization, or has a...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Book chapters
Tackle complex reengineering projects -- one bite at a time
Jun 2008
Developers are rarely charged with creating entirely new "Greenfield" systems. IT projects are typically mired in the accumulated complexities of pre-existing systems. This sample chapter from...
Provided by IBM Press
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10 things a developer should never ignore
Jun 2008
Whether you're a head-down developer in a large organization, a systems designer, or a single jack-of-all-trades for your own company, certain practices can help you produce a better end product...
Provided by Bill Stronge
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How do I... Make C# or .NET Framework applications accessible in the system tray?
Jun 2008
Putting an icon for your application in the system tray is a great way to insure that your program is easily accessible to the user. Zach Smith explains how to use the system tray with C# and the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Use an Excel spreadsheet to prototype your reports
Jun 2008
Prototyping is a tried and true method for capturing the design details of user interface design. Less-experienced developers sometimes overlook the output requirements of a system when designing...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Set processor affinity programmatically in a multi-core system
Jun 2008
Multi-core CPU personal computers are now commonplace and application developers should be aware of them and consider the potential more than one CPU can have on the performance of their...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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The architecture of a flexible .NET file processing system -- Part 4
Jul 2008
The first three parts of this series concentrated on the overall architecture of the .NET file processing system and how the messages get created and routed. In this installment, Zach Smith...
Provided by Zach Smith
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10 ways to increase the productivity of your programmers
Jul 2008
Developer time doesn't come cheap -- yet in some shops, maintaining developer productivity can be a struggle. Justin James discusses a number of ways to remove the obstacles that may be keeping...
Provided by Justin James
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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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Getting started with ADO.NET's Entity Framework
Nov 2008
The ADO.NET Entity Framework is a new way to build the data access layer of your Windows or web applications. It's an Object Relational Mapping (ORM) technology that makes it easy to tie together...
Provided by Packt Publishing
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How do I... Configure SQL Mail in SQL Server 2000?
Mar 2009
SQL Mail is a component of SQL Server that allows you to send and receive e-mail by working side by side with a mail server. Steven Warren describes the possibilities of SQL Mail and explains how...
Provided by Steven Warren
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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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9 myths, truths, and partial truths about developer efficiency
Jun 2008
Tons of products on the market claim to improve developer efficiency, from different languages to IDEs, automated build tools to automated build environments. Justin James set out to bust some...
Provided by Justin James
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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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The architecture of a flexible .NET file processing system -- Part 3
Aug 2007
In the Part 1 of this series Zach Smith described the overall architecture of a dynamic and scalable file import system. In Part 2 of the series, he got into the details of designing a highly...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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10 of the more useful PHP network information functions explained
Oct 2006
Since network programming is one of the areas most developers find potentially troublesome, it is worthwhile spending some time browsing PHP's built-in network functions to understand the kind of...
Provided by Melonfire
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Part 2: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Help your analysis team draft an actionable detailed use case
Dec 2007
An analysis team writes detailed use cases to describe the steps and characteristics of business processes. While use cases are often a central feature of a software requirements specification,...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Part 1: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Create a scrolling content box in CSS?
Apr 2008
There is an alternative CSS markup that will let you confine large blocks of content to a set width and height and let you scroll through them using a scrollbar control. This gives the effect of...
Provided by John Lee
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Get complete development tools for free with Express Editions
Apr 2007
Microsoft offers Express Editions of both Visual Studio .NET 2005 and SQL Server 2005. This gives developers all the tools they need to create .NET applications and could create a generation of...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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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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Read and write MP3 tags with Perl and manage your music files
Mar 2007
CPAN comes with an MP3::Tag module, which provides ready-made tools to read and extract metadata from MP3 files, making it a simple matter to identify the title, artist and genre of a particular...
Provided by Melonfire
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Use open source Subversion for personal document management
Mar 2007
The open source version control system Subversion has rapidly become a developer favorite. It enjoys an excellent reputation and a wealth of free, online documentation, as well as a growing body...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Manage WinForm controls using the Anchor and Dock properties
Mar 2007
Many beginning WinForms developers have trouble keeping the controls on their forms uniform and organized. Often the controls look fine at design time, but when the form is resized at runtime the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Use the .NET FileSystemWatcher object to monitor directory changes in C#
Mar 2007
There are many instances that require systems to perform certain tasks when files or directories are created or modified. One of the more interesting objects included in the Microsoft .NET...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Convert an XML file into an Excel spreadsheet with this technique
Mar 2007
Developers often deal with information that is in no way user-friendly without really thinking about how a user would handle it. XML is a prime example --- most users don't know what to make of...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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Create better Web sites with CSS and the Font Control property
Feb 2007
Putting font information into a CSS file has a number of important advantages: it's easy to do, doesn't require any special software, and works uniformly on most major browsers. More importantly,...
Provided by Melonfire
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10 Perl modules all Java developers should know
Feb 2007
There are numerous CPAN modules which are designed to import Java classes into Perl scripts or access Java APIs like Swing, JDBC and JNI. This document lists the ten most important and useful...
Provided by Melonfire
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A utility to parse fixed length flat files in C# using XML templates
Feb 2007
There are many issues that need to be tackled when trying to communicate with an older system. One issue that often comes up is the fact that older systems are rarely able to export data in easily...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Create cross-platform database-driven applications with JDBC
Jan 2007
The Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API offers a unified interface to different databases, providing a series of generic functions that are internally translated into native function calls. This...
Provided by Melonfire
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Part 2: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Part 1: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Build a better Web site by understanding floated elements in CSS
Jan 2007
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are rapidly becoming the de facto standard for Web page layout and positioning. Using them correctly, however, requires a sound analysis of the functional purpose of a...
Provided by Melonfire
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10 tips for customizing menus and toolbars in your Access apps
Jan 2007
When you build an Access application, you'll generally want to tailor the menus and toolbars so that users have all the tools they need but won't stumble over the built-in options. Access expert...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Five common errors in requirements analysis (and how to avoid them)
Jan 2007
In the traditional waterfall model of software development, the first phase of requirements analysis is also the most important one. This is the phase which involves gathering information about...
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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Dynamic XML document construction with the PHP DOM
Dec 2006
When working with XML-based applications, developers often find themselves facing the requirement to generate XML-encoded data structures on the fly. Although this task might seem intimidating,...
Provided by Melonfire
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Use C# and the .NET Framework to develop your own plugin architecture
Nov 2006
Many dynamic applications allow third parties to create plugins that extend the functionality of the application. In the past creating an architecture that would allow plugins was difficult, which...
Provided by Zach Smith
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The top 5 changes in C# 3.0 for developers looking for more flexible solutions
Nov 2006
Microsoft's C# 2.0 introduced several features that developers immediately began taking advantage of, such as generics and anonymous methods. For C# 3.0, scheduled for release in 2007, Microsoft...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Simplify your PHP coding with 10 network programming PEAR classes
Nov 2006
The PHP Extension and Application Repository (PEAR) has a number of packages that can significantly simplify your network programming projects. This document lists 10 PEAR packages of specific...
Provided by Melonfire
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Use this simple Access application to catalog MP3s and other files
Nov 2006
IT pro Tim Chapman created a handy application that makes it easy to generate a listing of files in a specified folder. He originally wrote the app so he could build an Access table containing his...
Provided by Tim Chapman
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10 of the more useful PHP network information functions explained
Oct 2006
Since network programming is one of the areas most developers find potentially troublesome, it is worthwhile spending some time browsing PHP's built-in network functions to understand the kind of...
Provided by Melonfire
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Protect sensitive Web site data by encrypting information with MySQL
Oct 2006
Securing Web site data stored in MySQL from hackers or snoopers is a critical concern, both to avoid unauthorized use or damage to your application and to retain your competitive advantage. MySQL...
Provided by Melonfire
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More effective requirements gathering with Microsoft OneNote
Oct 2006
The requirements gathering process is very difficult. Getting the information from the subject matter experts and packaging it into a coherent set of thoughts that the architect and developers can...
Provided by Robert L. Bogue
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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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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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9 myths, truths, and partial truths about developer efficiency
Jun 2008
Tons of products on the market claim to improve developer efficiency, from different languages to IDEs, automated build tools to automated build environments. Justin James set out to bust some...
Provided by Justin James
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10 ways developers can meet user expectations and ease frustrations
May 2009
Some users may make unrealistic demands, but most of the time, they just want software that's easy to use and that works the way it's supposed to. Justin James itemizes several basic user...
Provided by Justin James
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Use the .NET FileSystemWatcher object to monitor directory changes in C#
Mar 2007
There are many instances that require systems to perform certain tasks when files or directories are created or modified. One of the more interesting objects included in the Microsoft .NET...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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10 ways IT wastes money on development
Jun 2009
To deliver value, IT departments must keep a tight rein on how they use their budget - and that includes development efforts. Justin James cites some of the most common areas where IT throws its...
Provided by Justin James
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The architecture of a flexible .NET file processing system -- Part 3
Aug 2007
In the Part 1 of this series Zach Smith described the overall architecture of a dynamic and scalable file import system. In Part 2 of the series, he got into the details of designing a highly...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Downloads
Five common errors in requirements analysis (and how to avoid them)
Jan 2007
In the traditional waterfall model of software development, the first phase of requirements analysis is also the most important one. This is the phase which involves gathering information about...
Provided by Melonfire
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Downloads
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
-
Downloads
10 of the more useful PHP network information functions explained
Oct 2006
Since network programming is one of the areas most developers find potentially troublesome, it is worthwhile spending some time browsing PHP's built-in network functions to understand the kind of...
Provided by Melonfire
-
Downloads
Part 2: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Modify Word documents using C#?
Jan 2008
Accessing Word components from C# isn't quite as straight-forward as many other features of C# and the .NET Framework. With that said -- it's not rocket science either. You simply need to know...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Book chapter: Create an Angry Birds-like app using GameSalad
Jul 2012
This chapter from Learn GameSalad for iOS offers tips on learning gravity, basic physics, and camera controls when creating an Angry Birds-like game. Title: Learn GameSalad for iOS: Game...
Provided by Apress
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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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Use the advantages of custom attributes in your C# applications
Apr 2007
In the .NET Framework attributes are used for many different reasons -- from defining which classes are serializable to choosing which methods are exposed in a Web service. Attributes allow...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Manage WinForm controls using the Anchor and Dock properties
Mar 2007
Many beginning WinForms developers have trouble keeping the controls on their forms uniform and organized. Often the controls look fine at design time, but when the form is resized at runtime the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How Lean Six Sigma affirms agile programming practices
Feb 2010
Joe Goss examines how the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control and the agile software development methodologies address the eight areas of waste defined by Lean Six Sigma.This download is also...
Provided by Joe Goss
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How do I... Publish a custom application performance counter in C#?
Apr 2008
One important aspect of enterprise level application development is the need to monitor processes and determine if those processes are working as intended. This can be solved many different ways...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Convert an XML file into an Excel spreadsheet with this technique
Mar 2007
Developers often deal with information that is in no way user-friendly without really thinking about how a user would handle it. XML is a prime example --- most users don't know what to make of...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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Help your analysis team draft an actionable detailed use case
Dec 2007
An analysis team writes detailed use cases to describe the steps and characteristics of business processes. While use cases are often a central feature of a software requirements specification,...
Provided by Joe Goss
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SolutionBase: Deploying applications using GFI LANguard
Apr 2007
Deploying applications in an organization can be an exercise in frustration. Deployment tools are either too expensive (SMS), or limited (plain MSI files and Group Policy). An interim solution can...
Provided by Derek Schauland
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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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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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Part 1: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines of C#
Jan 2007
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. This speeds up...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Convert CVS repositories to Git
Mar 2010
Vincent Danen shows you how to use the git-cvs plugin to convert CVS repositories to Git and reap the rewards of speed and efficiency that come with it.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Create a scrolling content box in CSS?
Apr 2008
There is an alternative CSS markup that will let you confine large blocks of content to a set width and height and let you scroll through them using a scrollbar control. This gives the effect of...
Provided by John Lee
