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Little data and enterprise applications: Big problems?

May 21, 2013 10:00am PDT

It can be surprising what little things can be a big problem for enterprise applications when trying to manage the data that each system produces.

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Amazon to develop 3D smartphones. Why?

May 21, 2013 7:40am PDT

Amazon has plans to develop 3D smartphones. Somebody please give me a reason why this is a good idea.

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Demand for SQL and C# skills fuels UK job surge

May 21, 2013 7:23am PDT

The number of permanent IT jobs on the market in the UK in the first quarter of 2013 increased for the fourth year in a row.

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Visual Studio compiler options, part 3: Option Compare

May 20, 2013 10:31am PDT

Option Compare is a compiler option in VB.NET with the right default for all new projects. Here's what SMBs need to know about the option.

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Download TechRepublic Pro's Application/Project Development Policy

May 20, 2013 5:47am PDT

TechRepublic Pro has created a policy template that allows you to set the stage for guidelines to be used during a project.

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How app developers can get their pots of gold

May 17, 2013 4:02am PDT

There are more ways than ever to create and consume content. This is good news for software developers, who now have even more opportunities to strike it rich.

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Android Studio can fix Android development

May 16, 2013 7:29pm PDT

Google has finally decided to get rid of the Eclipse albatross from Android's neck.

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Streamline CSS development with LESS

May 16, 2013 9:07am PDT

LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends standard CSS. The result is leaner code that is easier to maintain.

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Another book for your iOS developer's library

May 14, 2013 11:52am PDT

The demand for mobile apps and for the developers to create them is an undeniable force.

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Control Vim with voice commands

May 12, 2013 6:43pm PDT

Struggling to grok Vim from the keyboard? Maybe voice commands are the solution.

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Why programmers should study the art of programming

May 10, 2013 8:58pm PDT

Chip Camden encourages programmers to cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the trade by accumulating a knowledge of its history and keeping an eye on recent developments.

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A strategy to improve application development

May 10, 2013 12:19pm PDT

Following these strategies will help ensure the business value of your app development projects.

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Five Integrated Development Environment applications

May 10, 2013 11:05am PDT

When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.

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Chrome add-on Responsive Inspector lets you preview media queries

May 9, 2013 6:00am PDT

A handy add-on for the Chrome browser allows you to inspect media queries on active URLs and understand how responsive websites interact at various screen sizes.

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Get a handy (code-friendly) text editor for your Android tablet

May 7, 2013 10:06am PDT

Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that DroidEdit is a great tool for any developer or admin who needs to troubleshoot code on the go.

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Security tips for application developers

May 6, 2013 12:45pm PDT

This post was originally published in the Software Engineering Blog in July 2012. WhiteHat Security recently published its 2012 Website Statistics Report (PDF), which gives a broad view of the...

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Seven traits of effective programmers

May 4, 2013 9:18pm PDT

Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.

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