Say good-bye to VisualAge and hello to WebSphere Application Developer, IBM’s latest Java IDE. Find out where it excels and where it still falls a little short.
XML is a wonderful advancement in data formatting, but it provides no inherent security. There are various XML security techniques, and this article provides a summary and comparison of the most popular.
The eternal dilemma facing tech leaders is whether to build a business solution from scratch or mold an off-the-shelf application to needs of the enterprise. Here’s what you need to know about both approaches before making this critical project decision.
Streamlining data transmission is a critical challenge for any enterprise. Thankfully, the TCP/IP protocol provides many ways to optimize data transfer. This article examines several options and shows how they can boost performance.
Streamlining data transmission from the client to the server is an ongoing challenge, and some aspects of high-performance network transmission can be confusing. This article explores various methods for boosting transmission speeds.
Which makes for a better primary key: natural data points or meaningless values? Database developers have strong opinions on this facet of primary key design. This article settles the debate once and for all.
Have you got a dead power supply? The problem could be just a 50-cent fuse. Find out how to determine if a fuse is faulty, as well as how to replace it.
How does Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) work, and what does it offer your company? TechRepublic’s director of application development, Brian Moore, comes clean on SOAP.
Windows NT logon scripts can make an admin’s life much easier, providing simple ways to do regular tasks. This article from contributor Pedro Sousa discusses logon scripts and explains what they can do for you.
Is scope creep sucking the life out of your projects? Don’t let it get the better of you. Learn how scope creep starts and what you can do to prevent it.
