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When to use functional programming languages and techniques

May 21, 2013 10:30am PDT

If a project requires lots of concurrency/parallelism, its own language, or lots of math, you should think functional programming.

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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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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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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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Embrace the JSON standard in your C# code

April 16, 2013 7:16am PDT

Looking for a leaner approach than XML for formatting and sending data? Then give JSON and even Json.NET, a tool for working with JSON data within C#, a try.

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10 workplace wellness tips for IT managers

April 2, 2013 4:57am PDT

Techies have a unique approach to life - and your employee wellness program needs to reflect that. These tips will get yours moving in the right direction.

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Use paired programming to increase efficiency and reduce bugs

March 26, 2013 9:11am PDT

Justin James discusses two ways to use paired programming and offers tips on what you should consider in terms of work setup and skill levels for this exercise.

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Poll: Do you program against Office?

February 28, 2013 12:35am PST

Answer this one-question poll to let us know whether you program against Office and, if so, how often.

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The ABCs of Android game development: Prepare the canvas

February 2, 2013 9:52am PST

In the first installment of his five-part app developer series, William J. Francis creates a drawing surface and a framework for controlling and updating the contents of an Android game.

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Poll: Do you think C++ will regain the spotlight?

January 31, 2013 8:24am PST

Let us know whether you predict C++ is primed for a resurgence in market share by taking this one-question poll.

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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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Learn the right programming skills for your career

January 10, 2013 8:05am PST

Determining what programming skill to learn may take several hours, but once you complete it, you should know what to master to get the job you want.

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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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Introduction to Android native development

December 28, 2012 11:08am PST

Android developer Tim Mackenzie notes that native code should be used only when necessary. Find out when it is needed.

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Revisited: The greatest programming tip ever written

November 30, 2012 12:19pm PST

Here's an ingenious little tip to all programmers that will (viciously) guarantee an improvement in the quality of the code you produce.

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Try F# site: A top-notch programming resource

November 23, 2012 10:04am PST

Microsoft Research's Try F# tutorial site is the best resource Justin James has tried for learning F#. Read about the site's highlights, as well as its weak spots.

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Using Android UI kit for programmatic layouts

November 21, 2012 2:59pm PST

Everything that can be done using an XML layout can also be done programmatically in Android. Follow this Android development tutorial on creating a dynamic user interface.

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