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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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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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Improve web page load time with yepnope.js

May 10, 2013 11:03am PDT

The yepnope.js library offers a simple approach to asynchronously and conditionally loading web page resources. Here's a basic usage guide for yepnope.js.

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Expand your utility belt with Underscore.js

April 24, 2013 11:07am PDT

The JavaScript library Underscore.js streamlines tasks and allows you to do more with fewer lines of code. Get a sense of what you can do with some of its 60+ functions.

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Get some JSON in your database

April 16, 2013 10:24pm PDT

If you deal with JSON day in, day out, at least have a database that can handle JSON as well.

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Open source's profound impact on the development community

April 2, 2013 8:02pm PDT

Justin James gives a brief overview of open source's evolution and how perceptions about it have changed. He also explains how open source gives developers new career options.

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Build powerful web interfaces with Bootstrap

April 1, 2013 9:32am PDT

Bootstrap provides developers and designers with a straightforward way to create web interfaces. Here's how to use the open source framework's design features.

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Dissect layouts using Android's Hierarchy View

March 26, 2013 9:43pm PDT

The next time you see an Android app where the UI really shines consider using Google's ADT Plugin for Eclipse to dissect it.

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Does your website need a browser diet?

March 26, 2013 9:00am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux reviews guidelines and resources for front end performance design. Applying these principles will help get rid of your website's browser bloat.

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Tips for making use of the Google Web Toolkit

March 19, 2013 10:13am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux offers an overview of the components in the Google Web Toolkit.

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Dotcom's new venture: Mega security or Mega problems?

February 4, 2013 6:00am PST

Patrick Lambert looks at the hype and criticism surrounding Kim Dotcom's new website, Mega. Does it really offer perfect privacy through encryption?

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Create navigation bars with Responsive Web Design techniques

January 31, 2013 6:00am PST

Ryan Boudreaux recommends some navigation bar designs and demos as a good way to start implementing Responsive Web Design for your website.

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Java insecurity: Options are few for many enterprises [Update]

January 16, 2013 6:49am PST

Scott Lowe explains the challenges of trying to remove Java on an organizational level, a route many IT pros --tired of dealing with continual exploits -- would love to take.

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A developer's predictions for 2013

December 31, 2012 2:45pm PST

Justin James reflects on the Java and .NET ecosystems and looks ahead to 2013. Let us know if you agree with his predictions about the development landscape.

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10 skills for developers to focus on in 2013

December 16, 2012 6:21am PST

Development trends that began to emerge in 2012 are picking up steam. Here's a look at the must-know technologies for the year ahead.

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JavaScript interview questions and answers

December 14, 2012 1:07pm PST

Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample JavaScript proficiency interview Q&As and code snippets useful.

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Poll: Do you use language interoperability in .NET or Java?

November 20, 2012 11:46pm PST

Take this one-question TechRepublic poll about using language interoperability in .NET or Java.

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'When Can I Use' website takes guesswork out of browser compatibility

November 20, 2012 9:30am PST

Want to freshen up your website with new HTML5 and CSS3? This resource will quickly tell you if the new web elements and styles are compatible with your selected browsers for mobile or desktop.