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Project Management

Evaluate these five elements before hiring a Web designer

When you're interviewing candidates for a Web designer position, you should carefully assess their skill set. Here's a list of technologies to look for and some questions you can ask to help you choose the best candidate.

Developer

Dynamic HTML may be the one Web development book you need

Although many Web development books claim to be comprehensive, O'Reilly's DHTML reference lives up to this claim and then some. See why it may be your primary Web dev go-to book.

Software

Turn your most frustrating Web development experience into free software

Share the gory details of your toughest Web project, and you could win a copy of Macromedia's Studio MX or other great prizes. Start your stroll down memory lane and fire off that e-mail.

Developer

J2EE vs. .NET: There is no debate

The debate surrounding the merits of .NET over Java and vice versa make for great online discussions, but is there really that much to fight over? Probably not, according to Builder.com members.

Software

Builder.com members sound off on managing different personality types

Builder.com members took issue with management advice that one columnist recommended for navigating personality conflicts. See what your peers had to say and offer your own two cents.

CXO

I don’t get paid to do your job too

Don't get stuck doing other people's work. Learn how to say "no" or get your boss to do it for you. Find out what other Builder.com members have to say about backing out of a request for help.

Developer

Does Namo WebEditor 5 offer a viable alternative to Dreamweaver?

Dreamweaver is the de facto standard for Web development tools. But can Namo WebEditor 5 offer the same functionality for less money?

Developer

Use body language to deliver your message

One of your most effective means to communicate with team members may not involve words. See why senior editor Matthew Osborn believes body language can say it all.

Developer

Find out more about Apache XML projects with these articles

While you can grab some great XML tools at the Apache site, you can easily lose track of what is available and how useful the XML projects are. We'll get you up to speed with this XML digest.

CXO

Train your team to gain long-term benefits

Instead of dropping loads of cash for external expertise, consider training your in-house folks. The strategy not only will improve your team's skill sets, but it may also boost morale.

PURPOSE Finding a back-end developer with programming and technical expertise as well as superior collaboration and communication skills will require a comprehensive recruitment strategy. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: TYPICAL ...

PURPOSE Application engineers need to have technical expertise in programming, design, business and the software and hardware required to run the application. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE ...

PURPOSE The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for employee performance reviews, which will clearly document accomplishments and areas of opportunity via an encouraging and thought-provoking analysis. This will assist in determining the next steps for employees as well as their future at the organization. This policy can be customized ...

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Evaluate these five elements before hiring a Web designer

Dynamic HTML may be the one Web development book you need

Turn your most frustrating Web development experience into free software

J2EE vs. .NET: There is no debate

Builder.com members sound off on managing different personality types

I don’t get paid to do your job too

Does Namo WebEditor 5 offer a viable alternative to Dreamweaver?

Use body language to deliver your message

Find out more about Apache XML projects with these articles

Train your team to gain long-term benefits

Hiring kit: Back-end developer

Hiring kit: Application engineer

Employee performance review policy

Employee time off policy