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PHP Modules Based Framework launched
The MBFramework is a PHP / MySQL / Smarty development platform that allows a developer to build web applications by clearly separating user interface, application logic and database operations. With an already predefined set of modules and with an architecture that allows the development of new modules, this framework reduces development time and cost. read more
Summer of NHibernate Screencast Series
Steve Bohlen created an amazing series of screencasts that will help you get up to speed with NHibernate. Other techniques and tools like refactoring, unit testing and code coverage are also introduced. Visit Steve Bohlen's website
.Net DatabaseHandler is on its way to version 2.0.
This data provider writen in C# and based on the .Net Framework 2.0 now includes connectivity to Oracle databases besides MS SQL Server, MySQL and MS Access which are already present in version 1.1.read more
NUnit 2.5 Released
The final release of NUnit 2.5 is now available at http://www.nunit.org. NUnit is a unit-testing framework for all .Net languages read more
.Net DatabaseHandler at Tucows
This C# library for database connectivity continues to increase in popularity. Listed at Tucows, the .Net DatabaseHandler 1.1 already reached 83% of popularity and was recently awarded by Soft32Download.com!
Building Automated Backups
Backups are the foundation of any well run database server, or even any computer system. Numerous articles have been written about SQL Server backups and now author and expert database administrator Paulo Luis Gonçalves brings us a new twist on building automated backups using devices. This article explains how to do it for MS SQL 2000 and 2005. read more
Guidelines for Test-Driven Development
Find out how to incorporate Visual Studio Team System into test-driven development practices emphasized in Agile development methodologies. read more
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What's so great about C# 4.0? Troy Magennis looks at the new features added into C# 4.0 that combine to improve code readability and extend your ability to leverage LINQ to Object queries over dynamic data sources.
3/9/2010 12:00:00 AM
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This chapter explains the basics of process management and also introduces the basic synchronization operations and wait functions that will be important throughout the rest of the book.
2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM
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IronRuby is Microsoft's implementation of the Ruby language on top of the DLR. Its main goal is to provide seamless interoperability between Ruby and the .NET Framework. Shay Friedman gives you your first taste of IronRuby.
2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM
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Walker Royce wraps up this series by suggesting ways to estimate costs realistically in a largely unpredictable industry.
2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM
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Continuing his series of 'top 10' lists, Walker Royce discusses the modern software development process in the Agile enterprise.
2/17/2010 12:00:00 AM
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You adopted MVC to get better control over your URL structure. Then you’re asked to provide REST access over the same data. Instead of developing a new API and set of endpoints that mirrors what you already have, you can augment the existing application to respond to requests for JSON and XML as well as handle data updates and deletes. Scott Seely shows you how.
2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM
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In part 5 of this series, Walker Royce examines the scientific community's relationship with uncertainty.
2/8/2010 12:00:00 AM
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Continuing his comparison of iterative software management versus conventional software management, Walker Royce shows that by applying proper engineering practices early, modern principles result in less total scrap and rework across the life of the software product.
2/4/2010 12:00:00 AM
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Aaron Erickson argues that Nick Carr had it wrong: IT not only matters in the modern organization, but matters to a huge degree.
1/21/2010 12:00:00 AM
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In part 2 of this series, Walker Royce examines the evolution of agility in the software delivery model.
1/14/2010 12:00:00 AM
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