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Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Let performance thrive. Performance tools for C, C++, and Fortran developers
Jan 2013
Intel® Parallel Studio XE 2013 and Intel® Cluster Studio XE 2013 can help you achieve top application performance, whether creating an innovative app or an HPC cluster. Explore the...
Provided by Intel Software
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Reset local administrator password VBScript
Apr 2004
One of the best tools Microsoft has ever given the average administrator is scripts. This handy VBScript allows administrators to quickly reset the local administrator password.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Create users in Active Directory from a CSV file with this VBScript
Jan 2006
This VBScript will create users with passwords in Active Directory in the Users container. Creating users can be tedious, especially when user information already resides in your company's HR...
Provided by TechRepublic
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How do I... Use C# to upload and download files from an FTP server?
Oct 2007
Many third party components exist that enable developers to implement upload and download capabilities in their applications. With C# and the .NET Framework Microsoft has given developers this...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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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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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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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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70+ Keyboard shortcuts to move faster in Microsoft Access
Jul 2005
This handy, two-page table lists more than 70 keyboard shortcuts and their corresponding functions for Microsoft Access. Download and print this time-saving document and post it near your keyboard...
Provided by TechRepublic
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A pragmatic approach to training programmers
Jul 2009
Justin James believes there should be two educational tracks for software programmers: a true computer science program that focuses on a very mathematical, theoretical approach to programming, and...
Provided by Justin James
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Create Active Directory users and Exchange mailboxes from a CSV file with VBScript
Jan 2006
This VBScript will create Active Directory users and Exchange accounts from a CSV file. Creating users and Exchange accounts can be tedious, especially when user information already resides in...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Gather Windows system details with this VBscript
Jan 2006
This handy VBscript gathers information on Windows machines and writes the information to a CSV file. Use the handy VBscript to gather a variety of system information on and Windows machines in...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The Network Address Inventory script
Jan 2002
Use this VBScript to inventory the Host name, IP address, and MAC address of every computer on your network using Microsoft Excel.
Provided by TechRepublic
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How do I... Use threading to increase performance in C#? (Part 2)
Mar 2008
Part 1 of this series demonstrated basic usage of the ThreadPool object and demonstrated a few different techniques that you can use with the ThreadPool. One of the main disadvantages of the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Understand schema-based XML filtering
Feb 2010
Edmond Woychowsky shares code that creates XSL using an XML schema. He says that using the code as a starting point when dealing with BizTalk may help you keep your sanity.This download is also...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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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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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 skills developers will need in the next five years
Apr 2009
If you're a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. Justin James lists the skills you'll want to work on...
Provided by Justin James
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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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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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How do I... Implement the Soundex function in C#?
Apr 2008
For years Microsoft SQL Server has provided developers with a method called Soundex that is used to retrieve an encoded string. Words that sound alike have similar encodings, so you can use this...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How do I... Determine the distance between ZIP codes using C#?
Mar 2008
Calculating the distance between ZIP codes has become a common feature in search engines. For instance, if you're searching for restaurants, a Web site will often allow you to enter a ZIP code and...
Provided by Zach Smith
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The Choice command is back in Windows Vista
May 2008
Microsoft has put the Choice command back in Windows Vista and made it a bit more powerful. Since the Choice command can come in extremely handy in a lot of situations and because it has been...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Book chapters
Create ASP.NET applications
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' ASP.NET Unleashed, 2nd Edition teaches you how to work with ASP.NET applications. An ASP.NET application consists of all files located within a particular...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Get up to speed on scripting tools and techniques
Jul 2005
This book excerpt from Paraglyph Press offers an excellent overview of scripting and scripting tools. This introductory chapter to Windows Admin Scripting Little Black Book, Second Edition, lays...
Provided by Paraglyph Press
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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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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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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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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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Book chapters
Create a photo gallery using CSS
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself CSS in 10 Minutes, discusses how to create a photo gallery using a series of floated div elements. You don't need to be a CSS expert to create...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Let performance thrive. Performance tools for C, C++, and Fortran developers
Jan 2013
Intel® Parallel Studio XE 2013 and Intel® Cluster Studio XE 2013 can help you achieve top application performance, whether creating an innovative app or an HPC cluster. Explore the...
Provided by Intel Software
-
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Cloudera Manager - Simple, Centralized CDH Deployment and Management
Aug 2012
Cloudera Manager is the market-leading management platform for CDH, a 100% open source and enterprise-ready distribution of Apache Hadoop and related projects. Cloudera Manager Free Edition will...
Provided by Cloudera
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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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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
-
Downloads
Understand schema-based XML filtering
Feb 2010
Edmond Woychowsky shares code that creates XSL using an XML schema. He says that using the code as a starting point when dealing with BizTalk may help you keep your sanity.This download is also...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
-
Downloads
Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
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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A pragmatic approach to training programmers
Jul 2009
Justin James believes there should be two educational tracks for software programmers: a true computer science program that focuses on a very mathematical, theoretical approach to programming, and...
Provided by Justin James
-
Downloads
10 skills developers will need in the next five years
Apr 2009
If you're a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. Justin James lists the skills you'll want to work on...
Provided by Justin James
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IT Hiring Kit: Programmer
Nov 2008
The IT Hiring Kit for Programmers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a programmer's position in your company. This kit comes with a detailed job description,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Try command-line looping for added efficiency
Sep 2008
Creating complex commands is one of the strengths of the command line, even though it takes an investment of time to learn this skill. Using loops, you can take often-used commands that would...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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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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The Choice command is back in Windows Vista
May 2008
Microsoft has put the Choice command back in Windows Vista and made it a bit more powerful. Since the Choice command can come in extremely handy in a lot of situations and because it has been...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
Downloads
How do I... Implement the Soundex function in C#?
Apr 2008
For years Microsoft SQL Server has provided developers with a method called Soundex that is used to retrieve an encoded string. Words that sound alike have similar encodings, so you can use this...
Provided by Zach Smith
-
Downloads
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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How do I... Determine the distance between ZIP codes using C#?
Mar 2008
Calculating the distance between ZIP codes has become a common feature in search engines. For instance, if you're searching for restaurants, a Web site will often allow you to enter a ZIP code and...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Use threading to increase performance in C#? (Part 2)
Mar 2008
Part 1 of this series demonstrated basic usage of the ThreadPool object and demonstrated a few different techniques that you can use with the ThreadPool. One of the main disadvantages of the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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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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How do I... Warn a user before they submit a form or follow a link on an HTML page?
Dec 2007
Ever have an instance where you wanted to warn a user that they were about to delete a record or submit a form on a Web page? Zach Smith shows you how to use simple JavaScript statements to warn...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Create a customized JavaScript jump menu in Dreamweaver CS3?
Nov 2007
If you are in charge of maintaining a Web site, one of your recurring tasks is likely accommodating a committee of supervisors or clients that want to add links to the site on a continuing basis....
Provided by John Lee
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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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How do I... Use C# to upload and download files from an FTP server?
Oct 2007
Many third party components exist that enable developers to implement upload and download capabilities in their applications. With C# and the .NET Framework Microsoft has given developers this...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Get user input using the MessageBox object in C#?
Oct 2007
Nearly all .NET developers have experience with the MessageBox object for displaying simple messages to users. Zach Smith shows you how to use the MessageBox as a user input component by using the...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How Do I... Implement Drag-n-Drop in C# applications?
Oct 2007
Drag-n-Drop is a fundamental function of the Windows operating system. Users are used to the action of clicking on an item and dragging it to another location/program to either move, copy, or...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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How do I... Serialize a hash table in C# when the application requires it?
Oct 2007
The .NET Framework is unable to serialize any object that implements the IDictionary interface. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, hash tables. At some point in your application...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Catch system level events in C#?
Sep 2007
Nearly all C# developers are accustomed to subscribing to events that originate from the local application. What may come as a surprise to some developers is the fact that some system level events...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How Do I... Create an HTML page with multiple colored links?
Aug 2007
Before the advent of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML designers were stuck with a limited range of options when choosing color attributes for their anchor tags. But if you understand basic HTML,...
Provided by John Lee
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How do I... Resize images using GDI+ while preserving their aspect ratio?
Aug 2007
There are many projects that require the automatic resizing of an image. A good example of this is a Web site such as Flickr that allows users to upload images. The user-supplied images are...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Convert images to grayscale and sepia tone using C#?
Aug 2007
The Microsoft .NET Framework provides developers with many different libraries that enable them to create and modify images. In this How do I... Zach Smith demonstrates two methods for converting...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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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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The architecture of a flexible .NET file processing system -- Part 2
Jun 2007
While Web services are taking the world by storm, and service oriented architecture is becoming the norm, some companies still rely on importing flat files to communicate with partners. BizTalk...
Provided by Zach Smith
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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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How do I... Get started using the F# programming language
Jun 2007
F# (pronounced F Sharp) is a functional programming language based upon OCaml. It was developed by Microsoft's Microsoft Research department. F# runs within the .NET CLR, which means it can be...
Provided by Justin James
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Book chapters
Create advanced PHP 5 forms with these powerful techniques
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' PHP 5 Unleashed, discusses how accomplish various tasks with PHP, such as protecting values passed to HTML forms, encoding data and data transformation, and...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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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How do I... Use C# to upload and download files from an FTP server?
Oct 2007
Many third party components exist that enable developers to implement upload and download capabilities in their applications. With C# and the .NET Framework Microsoft has given developers this...
Provided by Zach Smith
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Book chapters
Use Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition to develop custom applications that link to an SQL Server Express database
Nov 2006
SQL Server Express is an innovative database product that combines power, flexibility, ease of use, and no cost, as well as the ability to develop custom applications using Visual Basic Express....
Provided by Sybex
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Create users in Active Directory from a CSV file with this VBScript
Jan 2006
This VBScript will create users with passwords in Active Directory in the Users container. Creating users can be tedious, especially when user information already resides in your company's HR...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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
-
Downloads
Let performance thrive. Performance tools for C, C++, and Fortran developers
Jan 2013
Intel® Parallel Studio XE 2013 and Intel® Cluster Studio XE 2013 can help you achieve top application performance, whether creating an innovative app or an HPC cluster. Explore the...
Provided by Intel Software
-
Downloads
Cloudera Manager - Simple, Centralized CDH Deployment and Management
Aug 2012
Cloudera Manager is the market-leading management platform for CDH, a 100% open source and enterprise-ready distribution of Apache Hadoop and related projects. Cloudera Manager Free Edition will...
Provided by Cloudera
-
Downloads
How do I... Determine the distance between ZIP codes using C#?
Mar 2008
Calculating the distance between ZIP codes has become a common feature in search engines. For instance, if you're searching for restaurants, a Web site will often allow you to enter a ZIP code and...
Provided by Zach Smith
-
Downloads
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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Downloads
A pragmatic approach to training programmers
Jul 2009
Justin James believes there should be two educational tracks for software programmers: a true computer science program that focuses on a very mathematical, theoretical approach to programming, and...
Provided by Justin James
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Book chapters
Create a photo gallery using CSS
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself CSS in 10 Minutes, discusses how to create a photo gallery using a series of floated div elements. You don't need to be a CSS expert to create...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Downloads
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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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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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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Create better interactive PDF Web forms with the FDF Toolkit
Aug 2005
Using the additional capabilities of Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) you can create Web forms that contain source information and interactive features resulting in a better overall user...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The Network Address Inventory script
Jan 2002
Use this VBScript to inventory the Host name, IP address, and MAC address of every computer on your network using Microsoft Excel.
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Downloads
The PathPing utility script
Jul 2002
Streamline the use of the PathPing utility by moving it out of the command-line-only category and giving it a GUI front end with Windows Script Host and VBScript.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Use scripting to control apps and perform Windows tasks
Jan 2006
This sample chapter from Windows Admin Scripting Little Black Book, 3rd Edition will show you how to script applications and Windows from the command line, script the Windows shell and common...
Provided by Paraglyph Press
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Extend the capabilities of your .NET application with Excel integration
Aug 2005
A .NET application may be greatly enhanced by providing additional functional via Excel integration. This includes the number-crunching capabilities inherent in Excel, as well as charting and much...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Create ASP.NET applications
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' ASP.NET Unleashed, 2nd Edition teaches you how to work with ASP.NET applications. An ASP.NET application consists of all files located within a particular...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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How to write scripts to administer Windows
Aug 2003
Windows administrators can make their lives a lot easier by taking advantage of scripting. This guide shows how to use both Windows shell scripting and VBS to build admin scripts. It also provides...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Building an asynchronous FTP client class in C#
Mar 2005
While it's a relatively old technology, the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is still a viable and useful communication method for moving data across a network. This in-depth article explains how an...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Get up to speed on scripting tools and techniques
Jul 2005
This book excerpt from Paraglyph Press offers an excellent overview of scripting and scripting tools. This introductory chapter to Windows Admin Scripting Little Black Book, Second Edition, lays...
Provided by Paraglyph Press
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Tools & Templates
Automated Trouble Ticket Tool
Sep 2004
Manage help desk calls easily with this VBA-driven Excel workbook. It offers forms for opening and updating tickets, printable statements for record keeping, and a report feature. This version...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Combine the versatility of XML and JavaScript to create an adaptable quiz application
Aug 2005
Follow the creation and evolution of a JavaScript-based quiz application as a developer satisfies the specified requirements for a client-side-only solution. Developing applications based on the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Master advanced PHP error handling techniques
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Advanced PHP Programming discusses PHP's built-in support for error handling. In programming, both external errors and code logic errors are inescapable....
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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
Create a basic Web form application with C#
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself the C# Language in 21 Days, discusses how to use C# to create Web applications. Learn how to use C# with ASP.NET to create Web-centric dynamic...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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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...
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Enable Remote Desktop remotely with this member-submitted admin script
Mar 2006
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. This script allows an administrator to remotely enable the Remote Desktop...
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10 useful PHP configuration variables
Mar 2005
PHP is a very popular scripting language among Web developers. When it comes to configuring your PHP setup, the default configuration is designed to get you up and running quickly. However, these...
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Book chapters
Test and debug Windows-based applications with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCAD Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-316), discusses...
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Deploy Windows application with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCAD Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-316), discusses...
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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...
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Create a dynamic photo gallery with PHP and your digital camera's metadata
Sep 2005
Automatically organize your digital photography by taking advantage of your cameras built-in metadata and PHP's EXIF functions. With cell phones, disposable cameras, and other modern gadgetry,...
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