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Data Management

New book does a great job covering SQL Server and XML

Developing applications utilizing Microsoft SQL Server offers many challenges. This new book by Ken Henderson provides many real-world answers and tips to make this job considerably easier.

Data Centers

Create an embedded Web server to administer your application

Embedding a Web server for displaying status information and administering an application offers many benefits. Follow these steps to create your own embedded Web server.

CXO

Need a reference for Ant? Stick to the online documentation

Ant is an excellent build tool for Java projects, but documentation is sparse. In this review of the latest O'Reilly title, we tell you why you should probably save your money and read the online docs to learn more about this handy tool.

Developer

How does the Java logging API stack up against log4j?

The log4j logging package is very popular, but does it duplicate the functionality that's readily available in the standard Java JDK logging package?

Developer

Counting lines of code can help measure progress

One developer has come around to thinking that counting lines of code can yield useful information. He explains why and shares a sample app that automates the process.

Developer

Use JCE to share Java cryptography keys

The Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) simplifies the process of using encryption and digital signatures and allows the necessary keys to be shared with non-Java systems. Here's one way to use this powerful feature.

Developer

Solve application issues with the factory pattern

The factory pattern streamlines application issues, like when a developer must reply to users based upon the machine they are using. Learn how to use it with these examples.

CXO

Develop strategic metrics during design

New development in your organization calls for core metrics that will help you measure the success of your system. This article discusses the importance of working with strategic metrics and providing important feedback to your organization.

Developer

Collect metrics in your Java applications

Collecting metrics is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of every development project. Add these Java classes to your next application to accumulate vital data.

Data Management

Increase SQL Server stored procedure performance with these tips

Database developers often use stored procedures to increase performance. Here are three tips to help you get the most from your SQL Server stored procedures. We've even thrown in a bonus performance tip for counting records without accessing a table.

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New book does a great job covering SQL Server and XML

Create an embedded Web server to administer your application

Need a reference for Ant? Stick to the online documentation

How does the Java logging API stack up against log4j?

Counting lines of code can help measure progress

Use JCE to share Java cryptography keys

Solve application issues with the factory pattern

Develop strategic metrics during design

Collect metrics in your Java applications

Increase SQL Server stored procedure performance with these tips

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